In a thrilling Sunday matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson displayed his incredible talent by scoring a 97-yard touchdown. However, his impressive performance was cut short when he suffered a quad injury late in the third quarter. Despite the setback, head coach Kevin O’Connell provided a positive update on Jefferson’s condition during a press conference on Monday.
“Justin did come in today feeling pretty good, which was a positive based upon the initial quad contusion that kinda happened on that run play,” O’Connell stated. “We’ll be day-to-day with Justin. We’ll keep you guys posted throughout the week on his workload and what it looks like for Sunday, but pretty positive in the early returns there.”
While it may have seemed like Jefferson’s availability for the upcoming game against the Houston Texans was in doubt, it appears that the Vikings are optimistic about his chances of returning this week. Jefferson himself downplayed the severity of the injury, describing it as a “thigh bruise, contusion, whatever you want to call it.”
This sentiment was echoed by Jefferson’s demeanor after the game, where he confidently asserted that he wasn’t concerned about the injury. Despite having to leave the game early, Jefferson showed resilience by walking to the locker room on his own.
The hopeful outlook for Jefferson’s recovery aligns with the team’s desire to have him back on the field as soon as possible. With his electrifying playmaking abilities, Jefferson is a key component of the Vikings’ offense and his potential return against the Texans would be a significant boost for the team. Fans eagerly await updates on Jefferson’s progress as they hope to see him back in action on game day.
