On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings were informed of disparate injury updates pertaining to edge rusher Dallas Turner and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. During the Vikings’ home opener victory over the San Francisco 49ers last weekend, Jefferson sustained a quad injury. In the fourth quarter, it took place..
On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings were informed of disparate injury updates pertaining to edge rusher Dallas Turner and wide receiver Justin Jefferson. During the Vikings’ home opener victory over the San Francisco 49ers last weekend, Jefferson sustained a quad injury. In the fourth quarter, it took place.
Against the 49ers defence, the All-Pro was on fire, grabbing four passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, which came from quarterback Sam Darnold on a 97-yard pass.
Meanwhile, Turner left the same game with a knee injury and hasn’t practiced all week. Prior to leaving the game against San Francisco, the rookie recorded one assisted tackle to contribute.
Jefferson provided the update to reporters Thursday, saying the quad feels “great” and that he’s “for sure” going to play against Houston on Sunday. He’s practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, albeit in limited fashion. Meanwhile, Turner told KARE 11 reporter Julia Daniels on Thursday that he won’t be suiting up against the undefeated AFC opponent but said he’s hoping to return for Week 4 when the Vikings head to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers.
Other unfortunate injury updates for the Vikings included wide receiver Jordan Addison, who is also not expected to play as he continues to from an ankle injury he re-aggravated in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Vikings right tackle Brian O’Neill (elbow) was a full participant on Thursday, as well as linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (foot), center Garrett Bradbury (knee), running back Aaron Jones (hip), guard Ed Engram (triceps) and wide receiver Jalen Nailor (ankle). Linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (quad) was a limited participant on Thursday as he was on Wednesday.
The Vikings and Texans kickoff at noon at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday as both teams look to continue their respective undefeated seasons.
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