Vikings’ Justin Jefferson ruled out against Buccaneers with an ankle injury

Vikings' Justin Jefferson ruled out against Buccaneers with an ankle injury | iNFOnews.ca
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson left Minnesota’s game against Tampa Bay in the first quarter on Sunday with an ankle injury and was ruled out in the second half.

Jefferson watched from the sideline for a couple of series before walking to the locker room midway through the second quarter. It appeared Jefferson got hurt when a defender fell onto his right ankle.

Jefferson had two catches for 32 yards from Kyler Murray, who was returning after sustaining a concussion in Week 1.

The Buccaneers lost wideout Jalen McMillan for the rest of the game because of a knee injury.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson ruled out against Buccaneers with an ankle injury | iNFOnews.ca
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass for a first down as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

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