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Injuries have held the Minnesota Vikings from reaching their full potential in 2023. Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles in Week 8 and is out for the rest of the season. On top of that, Minnesota has been without All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson for the last six games in a row due to a hamstring injury.
Joshua Dobbs is 2-1 as Minnesota’s starting QB, but he hasn’t had the chance to play with Jefferson yet. The Vikings are home tonight for MNF vs. the Bears and Jefferson has not been ruled out just yet. However, Minnesota has a bye in Week 13 and that’s an extra week of recovery that the 24-year-old could have. We’ll have to see if he’s ready to go before kickoff.
The Vikings patiently await the return of Justin Jefferson
From @GMFB: The status of #Eagles OT Lane Johnson (groin) is now up in the air; The #Cowboys are expected to host Shaq Leonard this week; A decision on #Vikings WR Justin Jefferson looms. pic.twitter.com/2Ln6WDE9US
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 27, 2023
When it comes to being an explosive playmaker, Justin Jefferson fits the bill. He averages (98.1) yards per game for his career and was averaging (114.2) yards per game before his injury in Week 5. Jefferson was on pace to have another incredible season for the Vikings, but it was put on hold due to injury. Nobody wants to be back on the field more than the 2022 AP Offensive Player of the Year.
However, the Vikings know Jefferson is a top 3 player at his position and they want to keep him long-term. Keeping Jefferson healthy adds to the equation. Before the season, the two sides had the opportunity to sign a massive contract extension. The two parties were not able to get a deal done and that is something that needs to happen this offseason. Minnesota would love to see Jefferson healthy during their final stretch of games to finish the 2023 season. Playoffs are not out of the equation yet for the Vikings if they can continue to win.
Justin Jefferson is the definition of…
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Author : Zach Wolpin
Publish date : 2023-11-27 15:12:00
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