Report: Justin Jefferson out Sunday with sprained ankle

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is out Sunday because of a sprained ankle, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who reported the injury Friday, October 2. The report specifies only his status for Sunday and does not provide a further timetable.

Jefferson’s early production

Jefferson has been a productive target through the first 3 games of the 2026–27 season. He has 13 receptions on 17 targets for 179 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns. Those totals place the focus on both his volume and his scoring production: 17 targets have produced 13 catches, while his 2 touchdowns account for his receiving scores in the available season data.

Minnesota’s team profile

The Vikings enter the week with a 3-0 record. Their defense ranks second among 32 teams in EPA, while their offense ranks 25th. EPA rankings measure how teams have performed on a per-play expected-points basis, and Minnesota’s early profile has been driven more by its defensive standing than by its offensive ranking.

Jefferson’s 2026–27 totals remain 13 catches, 179 yards and 2 touchdowns over 3 games in Keel Stats’ data. Schefter’s report says he will be out Sunday because of the ankle injury; it does not identify an opponent, a return date, or any change to Minnesota’s lineup beyond that game.