A day after star receiver Justin Jefferson had to leave Sunday’s 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs because of a hamstring injury, the Minnesota Vikings were still evaluating the status of their leading receiver. Jefferson slipped on the turf while trying to make a cut on his route during a third down pass deep in Kansas City territory and limped slowly to the sideline after grabbing the back of his right leg. Coach Kevin O'Connell said the team is getting “a couple different opinions” on Jeff
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson looks to catch a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis. The pass was incomplete. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches a pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Minneapolis.
“It probably wasn’t going to be possible, but he was trying to figure out a way,” O’Connell said Monday. Without Jefferson, the Vikings would need to lean more on rookie receiver Jordan Addison and fourth-year receiver K.J. Osborn, along with tight end T.J. Hockenson.
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