The Vikings are in dire need of a winning stretch, but that possibility just became a lot more difficult for Minnesota.
Vikings star Justin Jefferson left Sunday’s game against the Chiefs in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury and did not return and now he may not return for some time.
Justin Jefferson was placed on injured reserve after suffering that hamstring injury in Minnesota’s 30-23 loss to the Chiefs.
The exact timeline is TBD based on how long it takes Jefferson to heal and how he responds to treatment. Either way, he is out at least four games in a crushing blow to the Vikings.
While running a route, Jefferson slipped on the turn in US Bank Stadium. He limped off the field for medical attention. He didn’t take another snap before the final buzzer, leaving rookie Jordan Addison to serve as Kirk Cousins’ top pass target.
With Jefferson out, Addison will take over as the No. 1 wideout for Kirk Cousins. So far in 2023, he has 19 catches for 249 yards and three touchdowns.
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Jefferson will miss games against the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, and Atlanta Falcons on their schedule. He is the reigning Offensive Player of the Year and is set to miss his first few games since he entered the league in 2020. So far this year, he had 36 catches for 571 yards and three touchdowns.
