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Justin Jefferson (ankle) officially ruled out

Justin Jefferson

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Justin Jefferson (ankle) will not play in Minnesota’s Week 4 game against the Dolphins.

He didn’t practice at any point this week despite optimistic words from Kevin O’Connell and company. O’Connell said he just “couldn’t get there” this week and he will receive treatment over the weekend. The Vikings coach also noted next week — Jefferson’s return to New Orleans after a storied college career at LSU — is a “big one for him next week.” If they were going to rest him against one team, the lowly Dolphins make sense. Jordan Addison will get a bump and Jauan Jennings could be a FLEX option against Miami.

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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is “hopeful” to return in Week 5 against the Saints, reports ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Jefferson suffered an ankle injury in Week 3’s win over the Buccaneers. He didn’t practice this week and has already been ruled out for Week 4 against the Dolphins. According to Fowler, the Vikings are “hopeful” Jefferson could return next week against the Saints and don’t believe the injury will be a long-term issue. In the meantime, Jordan Addison will serve as the WR1 this week against Miami.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Justin Jefferson (ankle) was not spotted at Friday’s practice.

Jefferson has not practiced this week and will likely be ruled out for Week 4’s game in the near future. While his injury is not believed to be serious, the Vikings would likely prefer not to risk further injury in a home game against the Dolphins that they can win without him. We’ll check back in with an update once head coach Kevin O’Connell has a chance to speak with media, but there’s a good chance Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings will serve as the Vikings’ top two receivers this week.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Justin Jefferson (ankle) was not spotted at the open portion of practice on Thursday.

The talk around Jefferson this week has been mostly optimistic, but two missed practices in a row are two missed practices in a row. Friday’s status will be hugely important for his odds of getting on the questionable line. If there’s any real doubt about how he’ll play, we’d imagine the Vikings would sit him against the lowly Dolphins.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is considered day-to-day and will not practice on Wednesday.

Jefferson seemingly has a chance to face the Dolphins in Week 4, but his participation level at Thursday and Friday’s practices should give us a better sense of his availability. If active against the Dolphins, Jefferson would be startable as a WR1 despite the injury. He caught 2-of-2 targets for 32 yards on seven snaps last week before exiting.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Justin Jefferson’s ankle injury is not “anything long-term” and that he could play in Week 4 against the Dolphins.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell said after Sunday’s game that Jefferson was “close” to returning, so Monday’s report isn’t all too surprising. While Week 4’s game remains on the table for Jefferson, the Vikings could very well opt to sit him this week against a Dolphins offense that’s among the worst in the league and just lost its star player to a torn ACL. Jefferson’s status will be one to monitor throughout the week, but it wouldn’t be surprising if the Vikings rested him for at least one week given the injury and the upcoming matchup.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) “got close” to returning a couple of times in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.

According to the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Ben Goessling, the Vikings will evaluate Jefferson’s injury further, “but it didn’t sound terribly serious initially.” It sounds like Jefferson could have a chance to play in Week 4 against the Dolphins’ fantasy-friendly pass defense, though nothing is certain at this time. Stay tuned.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Vikings ruled out Justin Jefferson (ankle) in Week 3 against the Bucs.

Jefferson picked up the ankle injury in the second quarter. He limped to the locker room shortly before halftime and was officially ruled out midway through the third quarter. Hopefully for the Vikings it’s not a long-term issue for the centerpiece of their offense. Jordan Addison would be the de facto No. 1 wideout if Jefferson misses time with the ankle injury. He caught a long touchdown from Kyler Murray against Tampa shortly after Jefferson left the game.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Justin Jefferson (ankle) is questionable to return in Week 3 against the Bucs.

Jefferson went down with the ankle injury at the start of the second quarter and was seen walking on the sideline a few minutes later. He then left for the locker room with seven minutes remaining in the first half. It’s unclear whether he’ll re-enter the game, leaving Kyler Murray without his top weapon. Jefferson had two catches for 32 yards before exiting.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Justin Jefferson caught 3-of-6 targets for 55 yards in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears.

Jefferson caught a 30-yard pass against tight coverage on just the second play of the game, but the proceedings then quickly became a contest of wills on a rainy September day in Chicago. Carson Wentz completed all of 11 passes, though Jefferson was his leading receiver, as well as most targeted. With Kyler Murray (concussion) expected to return for Week 3 against the Bucs’ shaky defense, we will hopefully get our first extended look at the Vikings’ “real” offense.
Jauan Jennings

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Vikings WR Jauan Jennings (personal) is out for Week 2 against the Bears.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell ruled out veteran receiver Jauan Jennings, citing a death of a close family member. Jennings will step away from the team to mourn the passing, leaving Tai Felton as the player most likely to step into his vacated role when the Vikings take on the Bears. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison should take on all the volume they can handle with the team also without Jordan Mason. Jefferson is a locked-in WR1 while Addison offers an intriguing upside-WR2 profile after putting up a dud in Week 1.

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Panthers elevated WR Ja’Seem Reed from the practice squad.

This is notable considering head coach Dave Canales previously said that the team would only elevated Reed if Coker couldn’t go in Week 4. Coker, listed as questionable, now appears on the worse side of the designation ahead of a Week 4 meeting with the Lions on Sunday Night Football. Fantasy managers are better off making contingent plans now considering the Panthers are the penultimate game of the week.
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Panthers placed WR Xavier Legette (knee) on injured reserve.

Legette was already ruled out for Week 4, which marks his second straight absence. He will now be forced to miss the next four games while on injured reserve, making his absence a total of five games, at minimum. John Metchie and Brycen Tremaine will continue to operate as the WR3 in the interim.
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Seahawks placed RB Jadarian Price (chest) on injured reserve.

Price reportedly aggravated a chest injury during the team’s Wednesday practice and will now miss the next four games, at minimum, as he tends to the injury. The backfield will be left in the hands of Emanuel Wilson and George Holani in Week 4 against the Chargers but should get reinforcements in short order with Zach Charbonnet set to resume practicing. Price’s season continues to trend poorly for fantasy managers that invested a mid-round pick in his services this summer.
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Saints TE Noah Fant (abdominal) is questionable for Week 4 against the Falcons.

So too is LB Pete Werner, while LB Kaden Elliss, DE Carl Granderson, and DEAnfernee Jennings have been ruled out. Rookie tight end Oscar Delp would be in line to see additional run alongside Juwan Johnson, should Fant be unable to play.
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Falcons DE Samson Ebukam (hamstring) and LB Divine Deablo (hamstring) are questionable for Week 4 against the Saints.

Ebukam and Deablo are the only two players listed on the Falcons’ injury report for their Week 4 divisional showdown agains the Saints on Monday Night Football. Ebukam returned to a full practice Saturday for the first time since injuring his hamstring in practice ahead of Week 3. The Falcons remain relatively healthy as they prepare to challenge the Saints for the division lead through the first month of play.
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Bears QB Tyson Bagent will start in Week 4 against the Jets, reports Dan Wiederer of the Athletic.

Bagent came in after Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring strain in Week 2, but missed Week 3 as he was in concussion protocol with Case Keenum getting the start. With Williams still out, Bagent will be back under center against the Jets. With Ben Johnson calling plays, Bagent is a super-flex option in Week 4.
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Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is likely to miss Week 4 against the Colts, reports Commanders beat writer Ben Standig.

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Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) has a “really good chance” to return to practice next week, reports the Ringer’s Tom Pelissero.

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Mayfield dislocated his thumb in Week 3’s loss against the Vikings. The 31-year-old quarterback had no ligament or tendon damage. According to Pelissero, it would be tough but not impossible for Mayfield to return in Week 5, making Week 6 against the Steelers the more likely return date. Jalon Daniels will start for the Buccaneers against the Packers in Week 4.
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