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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson remained limited in practice all week and entered Sunday questionable. But he looked like regular Justin Jefferson in the win over the Saints. The wideout led Minnesota in targets (7), receptions (6), and receiving yards (79), as well as catching the team's lone passing TD. That line came in his first full game with QB Kyler Murray. Tai Felton ranked second among Vikings WRs in targets and catches with just 3 and 2, respectively. he also ran six more routes than Jauan Jennings. The former Niner drew just 1 target and didn't catch it.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Saints, while WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is inactive. Jefferson carries some re-injury risk coming off the ankle sprain but would be tough to leave out of Week 5 fantasy lineups. TE T.J. Hockenson gets a boost with Addison out.

The Vikings are elevating WR Odell Beckham from the practice squad, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Beckham just signed with Minnesota earlier this week. He's not in play for Week 5 fantasy lineups, but the move might suggest some concern over WR Justin Jefferson and/or WR Jordan Addison's availability for tomorrow's game vs. the Saints. Both guys are listed as questionable. We'll look for updates on get Minnesota's inactives around 11:30 am ET tomorrow.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) "plans to play" vs. the Saints this weekend, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Jefferson got in three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable. Fowler adds that the team will see how Jefferson feels on Saturday and that he might be a game-time decision. We'll continue to keep you posted on Jefferson's status for this one.

Vikings WRs Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) are listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Saints. Jefferson was limited in all 3 practices this week, while Addison only got in limited workouts on Thursday and Friday. They both seem genuinely iffy for this one. We’ll look for further updates and get Minnesota’s inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. We'll see what he does on Friday and then how he's listed on the final injury report for this weekend's game vs. the Saints. WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remained limited on Thursday.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero said Friday that Jefferson was expected back for ths Sunday's game vs. the Saints, and this early-week practice should have him on track. Jefferson can be penciled into Week 5 fantasy lineups, although it'd be nice to see him get in a full practice on Thursday or Friday.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero said Friday that Jefferson is “progressing” and expected back next week vs. the Saints. His absence this weekend leaves Jordan Addison as Minnesota’s top WR in an excellent matchup. He checks in 26th in our Week 4 WR rankings.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. He hasn't been ruled out for this weekend's game vs. the Dolphins, but it now seems more likely than not that he misses that one. We're removing Jefferson from our Week 4 rankings for now. His absence would leave Minnesota thin at pass catcher. WR Jordan Addison would be the best bet for targets, with WR Jauan Jennings and TE T.J. Hockenson potentially playing increased roles. QB Kyler Murray's outlook takes a significant hit sans Jefferson.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. The team considers him "day to day," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, so it seems like he still has a chance to play against the Dolphins this weekend. But Jefferson owners should have a backup plan in place for Week 4 lineups. We'll see if he gets back on the field tomorrow.

The ankle injury that knocked Vikings WR Justin Jefferson out of Sunday's win over the Buccaneers is not serious, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "He has an ankle sprain and the imaging was good today," Rapoport adds. "He avoided anything long term. Chance he plays Sunday." We'll keep you posted on Jefferson's status throughout the week. But it sounds like he'll miss one game at most -- and dodged a high-ankle sprain that could have hampered him for a while.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is questionable to return to Sunday's game vs. the Buccaneers with a left ankle injury. He briefly tried to play through the issue but then headed back to the locker room with trainers. We'll update his status when we know more.

Update: Jefferson has been ruled out.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson spoke glowingly of QB Kyler Murray on Monday. “He understands the game. He understands the defenses," Jefferson said on KFAN. "He understands how to put touch on the ball, just enough to where it gets to where it’s gotta go, without making it difficult for us. He understands the game a lot more… he kinda throws the ball before you even get out that break… he’s a smart guy, and he’s a competitor.”

The Vikings picked up the fifth-year option on WR Jordan Addison. That puts him under contract through the 2027 season for $18 million guaranteed.

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell was asked on KFAN1003 about the new offense with Kyler Murray at the helm. O’Connell called it the “Justin Jefferson program” and might have revealed some expectations for new QB Kyler Murray. O’Connell also mentioned that defenses will want to have a spy for Murray (and then quickly added, or “any of our other QBs”). But, the comment shows a potential plan for the offense: help Justin Jefferson get open by forcing defenses to respect Murray’s rushing.