Minnesota Vikings star vast receiver Justin Jefferson has insisted that he’s not significantly injured, regardless of hobbling off in every week 2 win towards the San Francisco 49ers.
Justin Jefferson Harm Replace
Justin Jefferson was pressured into the locker room on Sunday with what appeared like a critical quadricep harm, however the Minnesota star has performed down the rumours of a extra worrying knock.
Jefferson was as influential as at all times on Sunday afternoon, with a sensational 97-yard landing positively one so as to add to his spotlight reel after the win.
Backup quarterback Sam Darnold appeared void of choices in his personal finish zone, however he took an optimistic deep shot to ‘JJets’ across the midway line and the NFL’s highest paid receiver did the remainder.
Jefferson left each defenders scrambling behind him with a pointy transfer by the sideline and he ran all the way in which to the home to offer Minnesota a shocking lead towards the 49ers.
JUSTIN JEFFERSON 97 YARD TUDDY!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/0PJs9mheCK
— NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2024
Talking after the win, Jefferson insisted that his harm received’t maintain him out of any video games: “I’m not significantly injured.
“In order that’s the primary necessary factor. So, it’s simply all about attending to the coaching room, ensuring my physique is true for subsequent week, and I’ll be able to go subsequent Sunday.”
Earlier than he was pressured off the sector, Jefferson had 4 catches for 133 yards and one landing which takes him to 2 touchdowns for slightly below 200 yards although his first two weeks of the season.
With out Jefferson the Vikings have been in a position to simply maintain on, retaining their unbeaten begin to the season a lot to the aid of Minnesota followers who feared the worst after J.J McCarthy’s critical harm earlier than the marketing campaign even started.
Subsequent weekend Minnesota faces one other 2-0 facet within the Texans, who’ve appeared very spectacular to start the season. Though it isn’t recognized but simply how unhealthy Jefferson’s harm is, the Vikings star appears assured he’ll return subsequent week.
