Justin Jefferson exits with ankle injury in Vikings game against Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson left the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first quarter due to an ankle injury. The team reported he is questionable to return. Jefferson had two receptions prior to leaving. He has not missed any games since a hamstring injury in 2023, which limited him to 10 games that season. Further updates are expected as the game progresses.
- •Justin Jefferson injured his ankle in the first quarter
- •The Vikings are facing the Buccaneers in Week 3
- •Jefferson had two catches before exiting
- •He has not missed games due to injury since 2023
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Jefferson injury update as Vikings WR hurts ankle, exits game vs Bucs
"Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson injured his ankle in the first quarter of a Week 3 game with the Buccaneers. See the latest.
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