The million-dollar question for the Minnesota Vikings is surrounding the health of wide receiver Justin Jefferson. He has missed the last six games with a hamstring injury suffered in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs but has been practicing with the team now for three consecutive weeks.
Jefferson spoke to the media on Friday, which came a day after The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that Jefferson was unlikely to play on Monday night against the Chicago Bears.
“We’ll see,” Jefferson said. “We still have more days to practice and really evaluate everything. We’re going to weigh the options correctly, making sure that I’m feeling well and prepared to play a game, and if I’m feeling good, I will play.”
This toes the company line that the Vikings have followed throughout the course of Jefferson’s recovery. The coaching staff has been steadfast that he wouldn’t be rushed back with any sort of urgency as they wanted the hamstring injury to be fully healed. Jefferson was hitting top speeds in practice, which is a really good sign.
The earliest we will get any real clarity on this subject is going to be Saturday afternoon, when the final injury report comes out, or when the Vikings are required to finalize their rosters prior to game day.
