Justin Jefferson used to be a “major part” of follow for the Vikings on Wednesday, and the superstar extensive receiver is “getting closer” to getting back from a hamstring harm, trainer Kevin O’Connell advised journalists this week. But Jefferson remains to be anticipated to omit a 7th immediately recreation when Minnesota hosts the Bears on Monday night time, according to The Athletic.
The Vikings “are not going to push their best player to get back on the field” despite the truth that they’re in the playoff hunt, Dianna Russini wrote Thursday. It is helping, Russini famous, that Minnesota has a Week 13 bye drawing near, which means Jefferson may just doubtlessly go back in Week 14 after an extra two weeks of relaxation. He’s been on injured reserve since Oct. 11.
One of the NFL’s best cross catchers when wholesome, the 24-year-old Jefferson has time and again hinted a couple of go back to the sphere, just lately suggesting he is excited to paintings with new quarterback Joshua Dobbs. But he is additionally hinted he may not rush his restoration, just lately posting on social media that his well being is extra necessary than “your fantasy (football) games.”
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If Jefferson does not go well with up in opposition to the Bears, the Vikings determine to lean on reserves Ok.J. Osborn and Brandon Powell at the back of rookie Jordan Addison out extensive, with tight finish T.J. Hockenson closing a most sensible goal. Minnesota (6-5) is one among a number of NFC groups well-positioned to make a run at a wild-card spot, however the Bears (3-8) are recent off a detailed defeat to the Lions.