Imaging on ankle returns clean
Jefferson was diagnosed Monday with a sprained left ankle following an MRI, and the Vikings are hopeful that he'll be able to play Sunday versus the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Jefferson missed the final two quarters of this past Sunday's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers after injuring the ankle, but head coach Kevin O'Connell downplayed any major concern afterward, noting that he considered having the star wideout check back in "a couple times" during the second half. The receiver's imaging a day later ruled out any long-term concern with the ankle, and though his practice activity could be managed to some degree during the upcoming week, he has a chance to avoid missing any further game action.
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Likely done for season
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J.J. McCarthy
Dealt to Giants for draft pick
The Giants acquired McCarthy from the Vikings on Monday in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Josh Oliver
Torn biceps feared
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Will Reichard
Makes every kick Sunday
Reichard hit all three field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Bucs.
Jordan Addison
Records first TD of season
Addison hauled in five of nine targets for 90 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 23-16 victory at Tampa Bay.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Another 20-plus touches Sunday
Jones tallied 17 carries for 58 yards and reeled in five of six targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 23-16 win in Tampa Bay.
Kyler Murray
Tosses first TD with Vikings
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Justin Jefferson
Nearly came back in after hurting ankle
Jefferson (ankle) "got close a couple times" to returning to Sunday's 23-16 win over the Buccaneers, head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game, Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Justin Jefferson
Won't return Sunday
Jefferson has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game in Tampa Bay due to an ankle injury.
Justin Jefferson
Tending to ankle injury
Jefferson is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Tampa Bay due to an ankle injury.