Justin Jefferson told reporters following Sunday’s 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers that he wouldn’t miss time despite leaving early with a quad injury.
The Minnesota Vikings star receiver seems to be a man of his word.
Jefferson told reporters Thursday that there’s “no doubt “he will play Sunday against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Although limited in practice this week, the All-Pro pass-catcher wants to help the NFC North franchise remain undefeated entering Week 4.
“It feels great, every day it feels a lot better,” Jefferson said of his quad injury. “Just taking it day by day, staying in the treatment room and working with those guys to make sure I’m feeling fantastic Sunday.”
Asked Justin Jefferson if he’s playing Sunday vs. Texans.
“Yeah, for sure.”
Says his quad feels “great” and he’s working daily with medical staff to make sure it feels “fantastic” by Sunday.
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Jefferson’s return now puts Houston in a bind on how to gameplan for the offense headlined by former No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold. The Texans could elect to have Derek Stingley Jr. travel with his former LSU teammate, allowing rookie Kamari Lassiter to adjust to NFL speed.
Last season, Stingley didn’t start the year traveling since DeMeco Ryans had faith in fellow veteran corner Steven Nelson. By the time playoffs began, the former All-American was mirroring every team’s top target.
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“He’s one of the best in the league,” Stingley told reporters Thursday. “He knows how to get open. I gotta try and minimize that.”
While Jefferson will take the field, second-year target Jordan Addison is not expected to play. He’s been dealing with an ankle injury and has not practiced for two weeks.
