Official injury report for the Vikings ahead of Week 4

Although Justin Jefferson escaped the Minnesota Vikings win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an ankle sprain that was deemed to be short-term, he won't be returning to the lineup in Week 4. The Vikings ruled Jefferson OUT for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins . He didn't practice all week,

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Although Justin Jefferson escaped the Minnesota Vikings win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an ankle sprain that was deemed to be short-term, he won't be returning to the lineup in Week 4.

The Vikings ruled Jefferson OUT for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins

. He didn't practice all week, but Kevin O'Connell hinted that Jefferson could return next week as the team travels to New Orleans to face the Saints.

"I know it's a big one for him next week," O'Connell said of Jefferson, who is a Louisiana native.

Minnesota also ruled CB Chuck Demmings (hamstring) and punter Brett Thorson (hamstring) OUT for Sunday.

Final #Vikings Week 4 injury report

OUT: Charles Demmings, Justin Jefferson and Brett Thorson pic.twitter.com/nmjdV6lpXZ
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 2, 2026