Justin Jefferson missed Sunday’s recreation for the Minnesota Vikings as a consequence of a sprained ankle situation, which might see him additionally miss this weekend’s recreation forward of their Bye Week.
The grind has not come to a halt for the large receiver, although, with Jefferson working behind the scenes to proceed his growth forward of his return. Kevin O’Connell has already admitted he has been impressed with Jefferson’s price of restoration.
O’Connell’s workforce are in an amazing place heading into Week 5 having gained all 4 of their video games to this point. The upcoming recreation towards the New Orleans Saints supplies them with one other good alternative to safe a victory, even with out their star receiver.
With Jefferson sidelined by way of harm, Vikings legend Randy Moss has been contained in the coaching facility to run by way of movie with the 27-year-old wideout.
Pat McAfee impressed by Randy Moss’ movie examine with Justin Jefferson
It has not been a straightforward begin to the season for Jefferson, who has already seen appreciable quarterback turnover by way of the opening 4 weeks. Nonetheless, he has had the assistance of the Corridor of Fame receiver, Moss, behind the scenes.
“For positive, and he’s spent a while with Randy Moss. Randy Moss has been spending a while again round our facility. It’s been superior. When Randy and Justin are watching tape collectively, they provide you with some fairly good concepts, I bought to say,” mentioned O’Connell.
“Randy Moss simply hanging round Justin Jefferson. I don’t suppose that’s truthful. No, that doesn’t sound correct. Take a look at him. It’s not truthful, and we adore it. Yeah, Randy, we really bought Randy a home right here. If he wants to hang around, he can hang around anytime he needs,” McAfee responded.
Jefferson has racked up 179 receiving yards to this point this season, and two touchdowns. Nonetheless, most of these yards got here within the opening recreation of the season and each of the touchdowns additionally got here towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers in Week One.
Whether or not Jefferson will probably be risked this weekend will probably be excessive on O’Connell’s agenda given the Vikings stay unbeaten and can profit from their Bye Week after the sport.
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