Justin Jefferson pushing to play
Justin Jefferson pushing to play
Brian Polking, USA TODAYSat, October 10, 2026 at 1:21 AM UTC
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Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson believes he is ready to return
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) plans to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, but the team will make the call on Jefferson's status prior to the game.
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SOURCE: Jeremy Fowler - ESPN
Why it Matters: While it sounds like Jefferson is ready to return, the Vikings could still opt for a conservative approach with their star receiver. If Jefferson does suit up, he will have WR1 upside against a New Orleans defense allowing a league-high 32.0 points per game.
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