Vikings Injury: Justin Jefferson dealing with an ankle issue

The star of the Vikings' offense disappeared in the first half of the team's Week 3 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. No one had an understanding of why until the team provided an update. The team posted to social media that Justin Jefferson was dealing with an ankle injury and was questionable

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The star of the Vikings' offense disappeared in the first half of the team's Week 3 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. No one had an understanding of why until the team provided an update.

The team posted to social media that Justin Jefferson was dealing with an ankle injury and was questionable to return. He was then seen going into the medical tent before emerging with both ankles heavily taped up. He was then seen making his way to the sideline and standing with his helmet on, but did not come in on the ensuing drive for Minnesota.

WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is questionable to return.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 27, 2026

Kevin O'Connell was interviewed about it and said "We are working on getting Justin (Jefferson) back in there." We will provide further updates as we have

them, including any post-game comments.

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings Injury: Justin Jefferson dealing with an ankle issue