The Minnesota Vikings were dealt a crushing blow on Tuesday when they placed wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve.
Sitting at 1-4, the Vikings are in an odd spot. They have played much better than their record, but a -9 turnover differential has been a major factor in their lack of success.
Buy Vikings TicketsWithout Jefferson, that will change how defenses will approach the Vikings. They will be able to play more aggressive coverages without Jefferson on the field.
The likes of Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn will need to step up and T.J. Hockenson is going to become the top option for the Vikings. They will need to add a wide receiver to the roster to fill Jefferson’s roster spot and there are 17 intriguing candidates.
Jarvis Landry
Kenny Golladay
Julio Jones
Bryan Edwards
TY Hilton
Sammy Watkins
Damiere Byrd
Auden Tate
Dante Pettis
Austin Watkins
Jalen Moreno-Cropper
Phillip Dorsett
K.J. Hamler
Tyler Johnson
Freddie Swain
Denzel Mims
Willie Snead IV
