{
  "id": 13761348,
  "title": "Vikings to Be Without Two Star Wide Receivers vs Saints",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/vikings-to-be-without-two-star-wide-receivers-vs-saints",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:54:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/vikings-to-be-without-two-star-wide-receivers-vs-saints-12553021"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minnesota Vikings face the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, but will be without two top wide receivers. According to NFL source Adam Schefter, Jordan Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. will be inactive for the match. However, wide receiver Justin Jefferson remains fit for action. This news is a significant blow to the Vikings, who are currently leading the NFC North. Addison's hamstring injury, which he sustained late in their Week 4 game against the Dolphins, appears to be more severe than previously believed. His absence will undoubtedly impact the team, as he has contributed 11 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown in the first four games. Recently, the Vikings signed Beckham, and it remains unclear whether his absence is due to a lack of playbook familiarity. To compensate for the loss of these key players, the Vikings will rely on Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, and tight end T.J. Hockenson.",
  "summary": "The Minnesota Vikings are going to be very short-handed on offense versus the New Orleans Saints.",
  "key_points": [
    "Vikings without Jordan Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. for Saints game",
    "Addison's hamstring injury more severe than initially thought",
    "Vikings rely on Jennings, Felton, and Hockenson to fill void"
  ],
  "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."
}