
Star receiver sidelined after early exit in first quarter
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an ankle injury sustained during the first quarter.
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Justin Jefferson has been a key offensive player for the Vikings since being drafted in 2020. The team is currently struggling with passing efficiency.
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was downgraded to out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an ankle injury. Jefferson went into the medical tent to be evaluated in the first quarter, after the Vikings' first drive of the game.
When he exited the blue medical tent, he had tape on both ankles. Jefferson had two catches for 32 yards before going down with the injury. Midway through the second quarter, Jefferson was seen walking to the Vikings' locker room.
With Jefferson sidelined, wide receiver Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson will need to do more heavy lifting.
Jefferson has not missed a game due to injury since 2023, when he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 5.
This season, Jefferson has 11 receptions for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Last week against the Chicago Bears, he led the team with three receptions for 55 yards in a low-scoring divisional battle. He also led the team in their season opener against the Green Bay Packers, finishing with eight receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns.
Jefferson has led the team in receiving yards since joining the Vikings in 2020 as the No. 22 overall pick. The four-time Pro Bowler had 1,048 yards in 2025, 1,533 yards in 2024, 1,074 yards in 2023, 1,809 yards in 2022, 1,616 yards in 2021 and 1,400 yards in 2020.
The offense had positive injury news as quarterback Kyler Murray returned after clearing concussion protocol, but losing Jefferson for any length of time will be a hit to their already struggling passing game.
The Vikings rank last in passing yards (259) and fourth-worst in completion percentage (52.5).

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