Justin Jefferson Could Play For The Vikings This Week After A Chest Injury From A Hard Hit – News18

EAGAN, Minn.: Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Justin Jefferson averted inside harm from the airborne hit he took whereas catching a cross that lower brief his return to motion and has a “good chance” to play this week, coach Kevin O’Connell stated Monday.

After lacking seven video games with a hamstring pressure, Jefferson was sidelined once more Sunday at Las Vegas when he went excessive for a 15-yard completion within the second quarter and was smacked arduous from the aspect by Raiders security Marcus Epps.

Jefferson instantly clutched his decrease again, jogged gingerly off the sector for a breather and wound up within the blue medical tent for nearer examination. The Vikings wound up sending him to a hospital as a precaution for additional testing after what they introduced as a chest harm.

Jefferson, the 2022 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, flew dwelling with the staff after the three-0 victory. O’Connell stated Jefferson’s standing is taken into account everyday. The Vikings play Saturday at Cincinnati.

“He’s doing pretty well today,” O’Connell stated. “It’s just a matter of continuing to monitor any potential things that could arise, but what he’s like from a standpoint of his ability to get some preparation in throughout the week and feel comfortable and ready to go for Saturday will be determined as we go here.”

The Vikings additionally misplaced proper deal with Brian O’Neill and working again Alexander Mattison to sprained ankles in the course of the recreation. O’Connell stated each gamers averted longer-time period accidents.

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