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Justin Jefferson is ruled out for Week 4 as he recovers from an injury that prevented him from practicing this week. Coach Kevin O’Connell hopes Jefferson can return by Week 5 against the Saints. In Jefferson’s absence, Jordan Addison will likely be Minnesota’s primary receiver. Through three games in 2026, Jefferson has 179 receiving yards with two touchdowns on 13 receptions, contributing to the Vikings' 3-0 start.
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Story summary
Justin Jefferson, a four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, will miss Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins due to an injury. Despite avoiding a major setback, Jefferson did not participate in practice this week. Head coach Kevin O’Connell hopes that Jefferson can return by Minnesota’s Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, Jefferson's hometown team.
In Jefferson's absence, Jordan Addison, who caught five passes for 90 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay last week, will likely be the top target for the Vikings. Jefferson has been crucial to Minnesota’s success this season, contributing 179 receiving yards with two touchdowns on 13 receptions through the first three games of 2026. His draft status and career stats underscore his importance; drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Jefferson has put up a total of 8,659 receiving yards and 44 touchdowns over seven years with Minnesota.
Written for “Justin Jefferson Injury Update” on 2026-10-05,
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With Jefferson out, receiver Jordan Addison, who caught five passes for 90 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay, will likely be Minnesota’s top target against the Dolphins.
asserted
who → catch → Dolphins
Despite ultimately avoiding a major injury, the four-time Pro Bowl wideout was unable to practice this week, with head coach Kevin O’Connell hoping that Jefferson — a Louisiana native and former LSU standout — can return by Minnesota’s Week 5 matchup against the Saints.
asserted
Jefferson → avoid → Saints
“He’s going to get treatment throughout the next couple of days, and the goal is to try to get him back out there practicing next week,” O’Connell told reporters, according to The Athletic.
uncertain
O’Connell → go → Athletic
“I know it’s a big one for him next week going to Louisiana.
asserted
it → know → Louisiana
Sunday’s game marks the first game Jefferson will miss since the 2023 season, when he was sidelined for seven games with a hamstring injury.
asserted
he → mark → injury
Through the first three games of 2026, Jefferson has posted 179 receiving yards with two touchdowns on 13 receptions, helping the Vikings to a 3-0 start this season.
asserted
Jefferson → post → start
Jefferson, drafted by Minnesota with the No. 22 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, has spent the entirety of his seven-year career with the Vikings, putting up a total of 8,659 receiving yards and 44 touchdowns, earning two All-Pro teams in 2022 and 2024.
asserted
Jefferson → draft → 2022
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