{
  "id": 11533150,
  "title": "Vikings Make Big Justin Jefferson Injury Decision Ahead of Dolphins Game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/vikings-make-big-justin-jefferson-injury-decision-ahead-of-dolphins",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T21:35:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/vikings-make-big-justin-jefferson-injury-decision-ahead-of-dolphins-game-12518654"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings have made a significant injury decision regarding star wide receiver Justin Jefferson ahead of their upcoming game against the Miami Dolphins. Last week, Jefferson suffered an ankle injury during a screen pass and was ruled out for Sunday's match at 4:05 p.m. ET. The injury, a Grade 1 sprain, is considered minor, which is excellent news for the undefeated Vikings leading the NFC North. The team's strong defensive performance and quarterback Kyler Murray are expected to compensate for the absence of Jefferson, who has contributed 13 receptions for 179 yards and two touchdowns across their three wins this season. The Vikings will look to maintain their strong start to the season against the winless Miami Dolphins, who have yet to secure a victory this season.",
  "summary": "The Minnesota Vikings made a final decision on Justin Jefferson's playing status ahead of their game against the Miami Dolphins.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}