Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson avoids major ankle injury, may play in Week 4

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson injured his right ankle during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. He was ruled out for the rest of the game after recording two catches for 32 yards. On Monday, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Jefferson avoided a major injury and could play in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins. The Vikings, who lead the NFC North with a 3-0 record, also traded quarterback JJ McCarthy to the New York Giants, leaving Kyler Murray as the starter.