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Justin Jefferson Progresses After Ankle Injury, Set for Saints Return

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 1:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Justin Jefferson injured his ankle in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ Week 3 win over the Buccaneers.
He missed Week 4.
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson is progressing well in his recovery.
O'Connell said Jefferson had initial soreness and will be evaluated at practice before the Saints game.
The Vikings face the Saints in Week 5 at 1 p.m. ET.

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Justin Jefferson injured his ankle in the fourth quarter of the Vikings’ Week 3 win over the Buccaneers.
He missed Week 4.
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Jefferson is progressing well in his recovery.
O'Connell said Jefferson had initial soreness and will be evaluated at practice before the Saints game.
The Vikings face the Saints in Week 5 at 1 p.m. ET.