Vikings WR Justin Jefferson out for Week 4 game against Dolphins
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been ruled out for the Week 4 matchup against the Miami Dolphins due to a left ankle sprain. He sustained the injury during the first drive of the Vikings' win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. Jefferson, a four-time All-Pro, leads the team in receiving yards with 179, accumulated on 13 receptions. His absence marks his first game missed since the 2023 season, where he was sidelined for seven games due to a hamstring injury. The Vikings, currently undefeated at 3-0, will face the Dolphins' struggling secondary next before taking on the New Orleans Saints in Week 5.
- •Justin Jefferson suffers ankle sprain during Week 3 win.
- •Jefferson leads Vikings with 179 receiving yards this season.
- •First game missed since 2023 due to injury.
- •Vikings are 3-0 entering the game against the Dolphins.
- •Next up for Minnesota is a Week 5 game against the Saints.
- 8:36 PMESPN NFL — Vikings' Jefferson to sit vs. Dolphins, hoping to return in Week 5
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Final Vikings injury report: Justin Jefferson and two others ruled out
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Vikings WR Justin Jefferson ruled out with ankle sprain for Week 4 game vs. Dolphins
"Vikings WR Justin Jefferson won't play against the Dolphins because of a sprained left ankle, but coach Kevin O'Connell is hopeful he can return in Week 5 vs. the Saints.
"Jefferson suffered the injury on the first drive of Minnesota's Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
"The Vikings won't have Jefferson until at least next week against the Saints, if not after the bye.
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External links- ESPN NFLOct 2, 2026, 8:36 PMVikings' Jefferson to sit vs. Dolphins, hoping to return in Week 5
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson won't play against the Dolphins because of a sprained left ankle, but coach Kevin O'Connell is hopeful he can return in Week 5 vs. the Saints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 6:44 PMFinal Vikings injury report: Justin Jefferson and two others ruled out
The Vikings won't have Jefferson until at least next week against the Saints, if not after the bye.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 6:32 PMVikings WR Justin Jefferson ruled out with ankle sprain for Week 4 game vs. Dolphins
Jefferson suffered the injury on the first drive of Minnesota's Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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