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NFL, American Football Herren, USA NFC Wild Card Round-New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings Jan 15, 2023 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson 18 looks on during warmups before a wild card game against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium Minnesota USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xMattxKrohnx 20230115_jcd_hw1_0029
Kirk Cousins and the Vikings likely lost Justin Jefferson to injury. In the last nail-biting part of the game on Sunday, Jefferson got hurt and could not play anymore. His coach said he is looking for more doctors to check on Jefferson’s leg muscle, indicating that the initial diagnosis may not bring good news.
This setback comes at a crucial juncture in a competitive conference with two formidable teams, just before important games. WR suffered the injury during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, further complicating their challenging season. On Tuesday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported more unfortunate news from reliable sources.
Justin Jefferson heads to IR
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Tom Pelissero reports that the Vikings plan to place WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, which will sideline him for at least four games. Pelissero reported, “The exact timeline is TBD based on how he responds to treatment. But Jefferson is out at least four games.” During this period, the Vikings will face the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, and Atlanta Falcons, respectively.
The #Vikings plan to place WR Justin Jefferson on injured reserve because of the hamstring injury he suffered in Sunday’s loss to Kansas City, per sources.
The exact timeline is TBD based on how he responds to treatment. But Jefferson is out at least four games. pic.twitter.com/hBAYZHZqlV
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 10, 2023
Consequently, the Vikings have placed their star wide receiver, Justin Jefferson, on injured reserve due to his hamstring injury. Jefferson’s return to NFL games remains uncertain, dealing a devastating blow to Kirk Cousins and the Vikings just ahead of crucial matches in a predominantly two-team conference. Notably, their next match is crucial for both teams as the Bears (1-4) and the Vikings (1-4) share a similar win-loss record.
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Coach Kevin O’Connell expressed his commitment to supporting their rookie quarterback, “[We’re] going to do what’s best for Justin and make sure we give him the treatment and plan that is a big-picture positive for him.” Jefferson had been performing exceptionally well in the NFL prior to Week 5.
Vikings’ weapon out for the first time
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According to ESPN, before Week 5, Jefferson was #1 in the NFL for catching farthest, #2 for total catches, and #3 for passes thrown to him. This marks the first time in his career that the star NFL player has been injured and will be out for an extended period. Although there is a possibility of Jefferson returning in Week 10 against the Saints, the Vikings will make a decision based on his readiness to play or whether he requires more recovery time.
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Justin Jefferson ranked number 2 overall among Top 100 players of the NFL, as per the latest list released by ESPN.
Coach O’Connell emphasized, “We’ve got to take care of him [Jefferson] and get him back to 100 percent.” Jefferson rarely takes breaks, participates in 92% of his team’s offensive plays, and consistently contributes to his team’s success.
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In the end, there was the potential for Jefferson to secure a new contract before the preseason, but an agreement between him and the team could not be reached before the start of the season.
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