When is Justin Jefferson coming back? WR injury update
Unfortunately, fantasy football injuries happen every year.
One of the biggest names to come out on IR in recent years is Vikings WR Justin Jefferson.
Jefferson went down on October 8 with a hip injury. Fantasy owners and Vikings fans are now looking for updates on whether Justin Jefferson will return to the field.
Below is a timeline of when Jefferson is expected to be able to play again this season.
When will Justin Jefferson be back with the Vikings?
Fantasy football owners and Vikings fans want to know when Justin Jefferson will be back on the field in Minnesota.
The good news is that Jefferson is expected to return this season.
After the Vikings placed their star WR on IR on Oct.
11, the question is exactly when. Jefferson is eligible to return for the Vikings’ Week 10 game against the Saints on Sunday, Nov. 12.
Jefferson’s performance in this game isn’t a slam dunk, but Minnesota would like to get him some physical time before committing him back to the NFL. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Oct. 15 that the Vikings will reevaluate Jefferson’s injury in early November.
Rather than fear that Jefferson might be shut out this season, it’s more that the 24-year-old will be aiming for another 1,000-plus receiving season.
“I think Jefferson will be back as soon as possible regardless of his contract or experience with the team,” Pelissero said.
Here’s what the Vikings’ schedule will look like when Jefferson is expected to be ready to return.
Week 10 November 12: Saints vs.
Vikings
Week 11 November 19: vs.
Viking.
wild horse
Week 12 November 27: Bears vs.
Vikings
Dec. 14 Week 14: Vikings vs.
pirate
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The Vikings and Bears are currently the bottom feeders in the NFC North.
Minnesota’s schedule is slated to lighten up in November, but given the Vikings’ rough start, it could be a too little, too late scenario.
Before the season started, the Vikings’ odds of winning the Super Bowl were 4,000.