Justin Jefferson Injury Update: Is Vikings WR Playing Today vs Saints? Latest Game Time Decision

Justin Jefferson injury update: The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver remains questionable for Sunday’s NFL Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints as he works his way back from an ankle injury.

Fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison is also questionable with a hamstring issue, leaving Minnesota waiting on the availability of two key offensive weapons before kickoff.

The Vikings listed both receivers as questionable in their final injury report on Friday, October 9. Jefferson participated on a limited basis throughout the week.

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Addison missed Wednesday’s practice before returning for limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. 

Neither player has been officially ruled out. 

Is Justin Jefferson Playing Today Against The Saints?

Jefferson’s status remains uncertain ahead of Minnesota’s road game in New Orleans. He suffered an ankle injury during the Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and subsequently missed the Vikings’ Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins.

The encouraging sign is that Jefferson returned to limited practice participation during the Week 5 preparation period.