Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are listed as questionable for the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced the designations ahead of Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff, leaving clarity on the team’s top two wide receivers pending final inactive lists.
The Minnesota Vikings face a potential shortage at wide receiver ahead of their Week 5 contest against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that top receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both questionable for Sunday’s 1 p.m.
Injury Designations and Practice Participation Ahead of Saints Matchup
Jefferson is dealing with an ankle injury, while Addison is managing a hamstring issue. Throughout the week, Jefferson was limited in practice, according to CBS Sports. The official NFL injury report also listed Jefferson as limited due to his ankle.
Addison’s practice participation fluctuated over the week. He was held out of practice on Wednesday before returning as a limited participant on Thursday and Friday, according to Totalapexsports. The official Week 5 injury report confirmed his limited status on Thursday.
Pending Clarity on Vikings’ Receiving Corps
As Minnesota’s top two wide receivers, the potential absence of either Jefferson or Addison leaves key questions for the Vikings’ offense. The team has not announced any contingency plans or detailed which specific receivers might absorb expanded roles if either player is unavailable on Sunday.
Final clarity regarding their playing status will arrive approximately 90 minutes before Sunday’s kickoff, when NFL teams are required to release their official inactive lists, according to CBS Sports.
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