Rapoport says Justin Jefferson avoided long-term ankle injury, could play Week 4

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has an ankle sprain, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that his imaging looked good and he avoided anything long-term. Jefferson left the Week 3 win over Tampa Bay early and has a chance to play Sunday against Miami.

Jefferson has 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns this season. Minnesota faces New Orleans in Week 5, then has a Week 6 bye; the article suggests the Vikings could hold him out in Weeks 4 and 5 and target a Week 7 return, but his Week 4 status remains uncertain.