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Minnesota Vikings Beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 but Lose Jefferson to an Ankle Injury
Kevin O'Connell said the star receiver has only an ankle sprain and should avoid long-term injury after leaving with two catches for 32 yards.
- The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 on Sunday, with star receiver Justin Jefferson leaving early due to an ankle injury and quarterback Baker Mayfield suffering a late-game thumb injury.
- Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed on Monday that Jefferson's ankle injury is a sprain that "avoided anything long-term," with the receiver set to progress throughout the week to determine his return status.
- Wide receiver Jalen McMillan left the game with a knee injury and did not return, while Mayfield appeared to injure his right thumb during a fourth-quarter interception, prompting rookie Jalon Daniels to replace him.
- Falling to 0-3 for the first time since 2014, Tampa Bay's offense struggled to generate momentum against Minnesota's defense as the team prepares to host the Green Bay Packers next week.
- Remaining unbeaten at 3-0 for the second time in three years, the Vikings face the 0-3 Miami Dolphins in Week 4 with Jefferson's status uncertain; Jordan Addison recorded 90 receiving yards and one touchdown against Tampa Bay.
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