Minnesota Vikings Give Justin Jefferson Injury Update

The Minnesota Vikings made a strong statement today with a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. They controlled much of the game, showcasing their dominance. This victory puts them at 2-0 for the first time since 2016, showing they’re a team to watch this season.

On the downside, the Vikings lost two important players in the second half due to injuries. Superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson left late in the third quarter after a collision with Nick Bosa. Standout rookie LB Dallas Turner also exited in the second half.

Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell shares injury update

After the win, head coach Kevin O’Connell took to the post-game press conference to share some updates on Justin Jefferson and Dallas Turner, both of which sounded optimistic.

Jefferson then met with media and gave his own update, calling the injury “just a lil thigh bruise”. I’m not up on the hip hop scene these days, but unless JJ was shouting out a “fresh” new rapper, it sounded like he’d be ok for week three, even then.

Kevin O’Connell said Justin Jefferson had a quad contusion, after a leg-to-leg collision with Fred Warner. He’s sore, O’Connell said, but should be day-to-day.

Said Dallas Turner had a knee issue, but he doesn’t think it’s long-term.

— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) September 15, 2024

Justin Jefferson on his injury: “Not overly concerned. Just a lil thigh bruise, contusion, whatever you want to call it. Something that happens.” pic.twitter.com/CeDAMtZhT2

— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) September 15, 2024

Then on Tuesday, the head coach sat down with Paul Allen and portrayed even more optimism that his superstar wide receiver would be good to go. PA noted that there’s “no way he’s missing the Diggs game”.

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On Wednesday, Adam Schefter released a report confirming Justin Jefferson’s likely availability vs the Houston Texans. According to Schefty, Jets participated in the Minnesota Vikings walkthrough today, and the plan is for him to play on Sunday.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson participated in today’s walk through, despite his quad injury. It looks as if he is on track to play Sunday vs. the Texans. pic.twitter.com/GvL9tpGKYQ

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2024

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This is huge news for the Vikings chances of winning this weekend, especially being that Jordan Addison’s update was not as positive. Jefferson had an impressive week two, with 4 catches for 133 yards, highlighted by a jaw-dropping 97-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold that set the internet on fire.

We're really about to put an active player in Canton.@JJettas2

📺: @NFLonCBs pic.twitter.com/cephalTst9

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 15, 2024