Jefferson Returns as Vikings Beat Saints 23-13

Justin Jefferson returned from an ankle injury and caught a touchdown pass as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the New Orleans Saints 23-13 on Sunday, October 11, according to a postgame account. Jefferson finished with six catches on seven targets for 79 yards, helping Minnesota secure the victory in New Orleans. Jefferson’s availability had been uncertain before the game. The Vikings listed him as questionable on their final injury report on Friday, October 9, after he participated in limited practices during the week. He had injured his ankle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3 and missed Minnesota’s Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins. Before kickoff, a report citing ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Jefferson was likely to play through the injury. The postgame account said he suited up after a pregame workout evaluation. It described his biggest contribution as a 15-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter, on a pass from quarterback Kyler Murray. Jordan Addison was also listed as questionable, with hamstring soreness. He missed Wednesday’s practice and returned for limited sessions Thursday and Friday.