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Vikings WR K.J. Osborn Out with Concussion
Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn will miss today's game against the Saints due to a concussion. Although he has cleared the concussion protocol, the team has decided to hold him out. Osborn is expected to return for Week 11. Without Osborn, the Vikings will rely on wide receivers Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, N'Keal Harry, and Jalen Nailor, with Addison being the only viable fantasy option.
Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn will miss today's game against the Saints due to a concussion. Although he has cleared the concussion protocol, the team has decided to hold him out. Osborn is expected to return for Week 11. Without Osborn, the Vikings will rely on wide receivers Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, N'Keal Harry, and Jalen Nailor, with Addison being the only viable fantasy option.
Vikings WR K.J. Osborn and WR Justin Jefferson unlikely to play
Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn did not practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to be cleared in time for this weekend's game against the Saints. With fellow wide receiver Justin Jefferson also not expected to play, the Vikings will be relying on Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, N'Keal Harry, and Jalen Nailor at the wide receiver position. Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson are expected to lead in targets.
Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn did not practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to be cleared in time for this weekend's game against the Saints. With fellow wide receiver Justin Jefferson also not expected to play, the Vikings will be relying on Jordan Addison, Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson, N'Keal Harry, and Jalen Nailor at the wide receiver position. Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson are expected to lead in targets.
Justin Jefferson to undergo testing in 4 weeks, sources say
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will undergo imaging tests in four weeks to determine the severity of his hamstring injury. Doctors believe he will be sidelined for four to six weeks. The Vikings placed Jefferson on injured reserve and are preparing to be without him for at least four weeks. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is hopeful that Jefferson can recover quickly and return to full speed. In the meantime, wide receivers N'Keal Harry and Trishton Jackson have been elevated from the practice squad to provide depth.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will undergo imaging tests in four weeks to determine the severity of his hamstring injury. Doctors believe he will be sidelined for four to six weeks. The Vikings placed Jefferson on injured reserve and are preparing to be without him for at least four weeks. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is hopeful that Jefferson can recover quickly and return to full speed. In the meantime, wide receivers N'Keal Harry and Trishton Jackson have been elevated from the practice squad to provide depth.
Vikings expect WR Justin Jefferson to return this season
The Minnesota Vikings have officially placed wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve due to a strained hamstring. However, the team is optimistic that Jefferson will be able to return later in the season. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated that Jefferson is feeling relatively well and that they will go through the process to get him back to full speed. In the meantime, the Vikings have signed receivers N'Keal Harry and Trishton Jackson from their practice squad to add depth.
The Minnesota Vikings have officially placed wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve due to a strained hamstring. However, the team is optimistic that Jefferson will be able to return later in the season. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated that Jefferson is feeling relatively well and that they will go through the process to get him back to full speed. In the meantime, the Vikings have signed receivers N'Keal Harry and Trishton Jackson from their practice squad to add depth.