Justin Jefferson Dodges a Bullet: Vikings Star Has a Chance to Play Sunday
Adam Schefter reported there is a chance Jefferson will be able to play Sunday.
fans can officially step back from the ledge. After holding their collective breath over the weekend, the MRI results are in, and Adam Schefter reports that is only dealing with an ankle sprain.
Even better, Schefter and ESPN's Kevin Seifert noted there is a legitimate chance the star receiver suits up this Sunday against the . That is the kind of medical update that deserves a parade in downtown Minneapolis.
Jefferson has already racked up 13 catches for 179 yards and a pair of touchdowns through three games this season. Taking him out of the lineup is usually the equivalent of unplugging the router while you are in the middle of downloading a massive file, but might actually have the luxury of playing this safe.
The are sitting at a flawless 3-0 after grinding out a 23-16 win over the . Their defense is currently allowing a laughably low 13.7 points per game, good for second in the entire league.
Now they get to host a Dolphins team that is currently spiraling at 0-3. just got completely dismantled 24-10 by the , and for anyone tracking the market, the are a miserable 0-3 against the spread while the are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
Minnesota does not need Jefferson to play hero ball to beat a winless team at home. Whether he takes the field at 4:05 PM this Sunday or grabs a clipboard to rest that ankle, the are operating from a position of total strength.