Vikings Reveal Justin Jefferson's Status Ahead of Week 5 Game vs Saints

The Minnesota Vikings are hoping to welcome back Justin Jefferson for their Week 5 home game against the New Orleans Saints, who they currently trail 2-0 in the season. Jefferson had been sidelined since last week's win over the Miami Dolphins due to an ankle injury, but the Vikings have now listed him as questionable for Sunday's match.

Wide receiver Jordan Addison is also questionable with a hamstring injury, along with center Michael Jurgens, offensive tackle Brian O'Neill, tight end Ben Yurosek, and cornerbacks Chuck Demmings. Christian Darrisaw and Chris Olave have already been ruled out. Despite a 4-0 start, the Vikings have the second-fewest yards per game in the NFL at 262.8.

They managed to win their last game, a 15-10 victory, without Jefferson, who was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday. Quarterback Kyler Murray, who connected with receivers on just eight of his 27 completions, could play alongside his top targets this weekend. Tight end T.J. Hockenson stepped up, catching all 13 targets for 119 yards.

The Vikings have since signed Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad. Minnesota appears eager for Jefferson's return, as they have been struggling to score more points than their opponents, especially considering the Saints' average of 367 yards per game under new coach Kellen Moore.