2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$3,469+15.7%1W−43%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $8,037
AGE27Jun 16, 1999
EXP6 yrssince 2020
HEIGHT6'1"
inherits 5% of MIN targets (25% vacated, his claim 18%)
Jefferson (ankle) brought in six of seven targets for 79 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for minus-11 yards in the Vikings' 23-13 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Making his return from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, Jefferson capitalized on an opportunity to perform in front of his home-state crowd. The perennial Pro Bowler was expected to be busy due to Jordan Addison's (hamstring) inactive status, and Jefferson ultimately led the Vikings across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets. The veteran receiver added his first touchdown since Week 1 when he recorded an impressive 15-yard scoring grab in the back corner of the end zone to cap off the first possession of the second half, and Jefferson will next set his sights on a vulnerable Colts defense in a Week 7 home matchup on Sunday, Oct. 25 following a Week 6 bye.
Jefferson (ankle) is listed as active Sunday at New Orleans.
Jefferson thus is set for his first in-game action since the second quarter of a Week 3 win in Tampa Bay, when he initially picked up a left ankle injury. After sitting out last Sunday versus the Dolphins, he logged three limited sessions during Week 5 prep, and with his status confirmed for Sunday, there's a good chance he serves as the top pass catcher for QB Kyler Murray with fellow WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) inactive, even if Jefferson can't handle a full workload.
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Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) were at practice Friday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
It's unclear if either wide receiver was a full participant, but this does suggest that both have a chance to play Sunday in New Orleans.
Jefferson (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.
Jefferson initially injured his ankle in the middle of a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay and missed this past Sunday's game against the Dolphins. So far this week, he's logged back-to-back capped sessions, and Friday's practice report may provide some clarity regarding whether or not a return to action Sunday in New Orleans is possible. For what it's worth, Jefferson told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com on Wednesday that he wants to play this weekend as a native of Louisiana, but ultimately it'll be a team decision regarding his status.
Jefferson (ankle) said Wednesday that he's aiming to play Sunday at New Orleans, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.
Coach Kevin O'Connell provided an update on Jefferson earlier Wednesday, saying the wide receiver "is doing well" and will be limited to begin Week 5 prep. Jefferson's ensuing activity level indeed was limited, but per the player himself he wants to play against the Saints as a native of Louisiana. The Vikings will take the situation "day by day," and his listing on Friday's practice report may be telling for his odds to suit up this weekend.
Jefferson (ankle) has been already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but the Vikings are hopeful that the superstar wide receiver will return for Week 5 against the Saints, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Jefferson was removed from the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers due to an ankle injury. Additional tests showed a minor ankle sprain for the seventh-year pro, and while he won't play Sunday, a return to practice during Week 5 prep would put Jefferson on track to play against New Orleans. Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings and tight end T.J. Hockenson will be Kyler Murray's top targets against Miami in Jefferson's absence.
Jefferson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
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Jefferson (ankle) remained absent from Friday's practice, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Jefferson, who exited the Week 3 win over the Buccaneers with an ankle injury, won't play in Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Dolphins, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
Jefferson was unable to return against Tampa Bay and then failed to practice throughout Week 4 prep. Head coach Kevin O'Connell has called the injury "relatively mild," and Jefferson is targeting a Week 5 return on the road against the Saints, which would be a homecoming of sorts since the talented wideout starred at LSU during his college days.
Jefferson (ankle) officially didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
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Jefferson (ankle) didn't participate in the portion of practice open to reporters Thursday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Jefferson (ankle) won't practice Wednesday and is viewed as day-to-day.
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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.
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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.
Jefferson sustained an ankle injury in the first half and ultimately was ruled out for the remainder of the game after catching both of his early targets for 32 yards. The Vikings held on without their star receiver to improve to 3-0 heading into a Week 4 home game against the Dolphins. Jefferson's ankle injury will be evaluated further, but O'Connell sounded optimistic that Jefferson may not face much, if any, additional missed time.
Jefferson has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game in Tampa Bay due to an ankle injury.
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Jefferson is questionable to return to Sunday's game at Tampa Bay due to an ankle injury.
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Jefferson caught three of six targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Bears.
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Jefferson caught eight of nine targets for 92 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 39-22 win over the Packers. He also caught a successful two-point conversion.
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Jefferson connected on a couple highlight-reel grabs from quarterback Kyler Murray during the Vikings' final training camp practice Aug. 26, Andrew Krammer of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
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Jefferson said Friday that he is looking forward to the Vikings' quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
"Just seeing that competition battle, seeing those guys come in every day leading the team and try to spark especially the offense, it's definitely something I'm looking forward to," Jefferson said during an appearance on "Good Morning Football" on Friday. The Vikings turned the keys over to McCarthy in 2025 after moving on from Sam Darnold, but the former struggled in his sophomore season in part due to injuries. Meanwhile, Murray's tenure with the Cardinals came to an end after the team released the 2019 first-overall pick in March, which led to the veteran quarterback signing a one-year, veteran league minimum contract with Minnesota. McCarthy and Murray will battle against each other in OTAs, minicamp and training camp, and the chemistry they each build with Jefferson will factor into who gets the starting nod for Week 1.
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