Vikings face injury concerns for game versus Saints, affecting lineup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings approach Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints with key injuries affecting their roster. Receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both listed as questionable, creating uncertainty around quarterback Kyler Murray's potential for success in the game. Jefferson, sidelined in Week 4, participated in limited practices due to an ankle injury, while Addison dealt with a hamstring issue after missing practice on Wednesday. Additionally, left tackle Christian Darrisaw is out with a concussion. The final decisions on Jefferson and Addison’s availability will significantly impact both the offense and fantasy lineups ahead of the game.
- •Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are questionable for Week 5.
- •Christian Darrisaw is ruled out with a concussion.
- •Kyler Murray's performance may suffer without top targets.
- •Fantasy managers need to monitor the active calls before kickoff.
- •Addison's health limits his effectiveness in the lineup.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings Week 5 fantasy football injury report vs. Saints: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison injuries raise Kyler Murray questions
"Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are questionable, creating uncertainty for Kyler Murray and every fantasy manager invested in Minnesota’s passing game. The Minnesota Vikings enter Week 5 with their top two receivers carrying injury designations. Jefferson practiced on a limited basis all week because of an ankle injury, while Addison missed […] The post Vikings Week 5 fantasy football injury report vs. Saints: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison injuries raise Kyler Murray questions appeared fi
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