Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Returns vs. Saints Team Bolstered by Returning Defensive Players
Justin Jefferson returns from an ankle injury, while Jordan Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. are inactive after Minnesota elevated Beckham from the practice squad.
- On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings officially declared wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. inactive for their game against the New Orleans Saints. Despite his recent elevation from the practice squad, the veteran will not make his team debut.
- Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated Friday that receiver decisions depended heavily on the availability of starters Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Beckham joined the practice squad Wednesday, leaving him limited time to acclimate to the offense.
- Jefferson returned to the lineup after missing last week's game with an ankle injury, while Addison was ruled out with a hamstring issue. The team ultimately decided to keep Beckham sidelined despite the vacancy created by Addison's absence.
- A New Orleans native who starred at LSU, Beckham anticipated a homecoming performance at the Superdome. He previously played there in 2015, recording 130 yards and three touchdowns as a New York Giant.
- Minnesota also ruled out left tackle Christian Darrisaw as the team looks to maintain its 4-0 record before the bye week. Backup receiver Myles Price and tight end Gavin Bartholomew are expected to see increased snaps against the Saints.
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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson returns vs. Saints team bolstered by returning defensive players
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson is available to play against the New Orleans Saints in his return Sunday to his hometown and the stadium where he won a national title with LSU.
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Vikings Official Inactives vs Saints: Jordan Addison And Odell Beckham Jr. Ruled Out as Justin Jefferson Starts
The Minnesota Vikings have officially ruled out Jordan Addison, Odell Beckham Jr., and left tackle Christian Darrisaw for Sunday's road game against the New Orleans Saints. Justin Jefferson is cleared to start in his Louisiana homecoming. Check the full inactive list, offensive line adjustments, and wide receiver depth chart impact.
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