Minnesota Vikings star large receiver Justin Jefferson has insisted that he’s not severely injured, regardless of hobbling off in every week 2 win towards the San Francisco 49ers.
Justin Jefferson Damage Replace
Justin Jefferson was compelled into the locker room on Sunday with what seemed like a critical quadricep harm, however the Minnesota star has performed down the rumours of a extra worrying knock.
Jefferson was as influential as at all times on Sunday afternoon, with a sensational 97-yard landing positively one so as to add to his spotlight reel after the win.
Backup quarterback Sam Darnold seemed void of choices in his personal finish zone, however he took an optimistic deep shot to ‘JJets’ across the midway line and the NFL’s highest paid receiver did the remainder.
Jefferson left each defenders scrambling behind him with a pointy transfer by the sideline and he ran all the way in which to the home to offer Minnesota a shocking lead towards the 49ers.
JUSTIN JEFFERSON 97 YARD TUDDY!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/0PJs9mheCK
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Talking after the win, Jefferson insisted that his harm gained’t preserve him out of any video games: “I’m not severely injured.
“In order that’s the principle necessary factor. So, it’s simply all about attending to the coaching room, ensuring my physique is correct for subsequent week, and I’ll be able to go subsequent Sunday.”
Earlier than he was compelled off the sphere, Jefferson had 4 catches for 133 yards and one landing which takes him to 2 touchdowns for just below 200 yards although his first two weeks of the season.
With out Jefferson the Vikings had been capable of simply maintain on, retaining their unbeaten begin to the season a lot to the aid of Minnesota followers who feared the worst after J.J McCarthy’s critical harm earlier than the marketing campaign even started.
Subsequent weekend Minnesota faces one other 2-0 facet within the Texans, who’ve seemed very spectacular to start the season. Though it isn’t identified but simply how dangerous Jefferson’s harm is, the Vikings star appears assured he’ll return subsequent week.
