Jefferson, who was playing his first game since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5, leapt to make a catch in the second quarter and was popped by Las Vegas safety Marcus Epps. The reigning NFL offensive player of the year was shaken up and went into the medical tent, then back to the locker room. Diagnosed with a chest injury, he was taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary reasons. Fortunately, the doctors didn’t find anything significant when they took X-rays.
- RT Brian O’Neill suffered a left ankle sprain
- RB Alexander Mattison suffered a right ankle sprain
- WR Jalen Nailor is in concussion protocol
O’Connell didn’t mention LG Dalton Risner, who also appeared to injure his ankle but was able to return to the game. WR Brandon Powell also briefly left the game. RG Ed Ingram was inactive on Sunday due to a hip injury.
The Vikings’ first injury report of this upcoming week will be released on Tuesday due to the Saturday kickoff in Cincy.
