Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson left the team's Week 3 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after sustaining an injury, according to multiple outlets.
Most sources reported the injury was to Jefferson's ankle, though CBS Sports reported it was a knee injury. CBS Sports also reported that Jefferson went into the blue medical tent in the first quarter and left the field midway through the second quarter.
Reports differed on Jefferson's status for the remainder of the game. Fox Sports reported that the Vikings ruled him out for the rest of Sunday's game, according to team confirmation, while Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports and Independent Journal Review described him as questionable to return.
Independent Journal Review reported that Jefferson was later seen on the sideline after leaving the medical tent, but that his status remained uncertain.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Washington Post reported Jefferson left the game against the Buccaneers with an ankle injury.
“Vikings' Justin Jefferson leaves game at Buccaneers with an ankle injury” — The Washington Post
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported Jefferson left the game early with an ankle injury.
- CBS Sports reported the injury was to the knee, not the ankle, and detailed his in-game movements, including the medical tent visit.
“Vikings' Justin Jefferson questionable to return vs. Buccaneers with a knee injury” — CBS Sports
Right
- Fox Sports reported the Vikings ruled Jefferson out for the rest of the game due to an ankle injury, per team confirmation.
- Independent Journal Review reported Jefferson was questionable to return and was later seen on the sideline after leaving the medical tent.
“Vikings Rule Out WR Justin Jefferson Due To Ankle Injury vs. Buccaneers” — Fox Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened to Justin Jefferson?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson left Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an injury. Most outlets reported it was an ankle injury, though CBS Sports reported it was a knee injury.
Is Justin Jefferson out for the rest of the game?
Reports differ. Fox Sports reported the Vikings ruled him out for the remainder of the game according to team confirmation, while Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports and Independent Journal Review reported he was questionable to return.
When did Jefferson leave the game?
According to CBS Sports, Jefferson went into the blue medical tent in the first quarter and left the field midway through the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
What did different outlets emphasize about the injury?
Left- and center-leaning outlets largely reported the ankle injury and Jefferson's early exit, while right-leaning outlets emphasized his questionable or ruled-out status and later sideline appearance.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningVikings’ Justin Jefferson ruled out against Buccaneers with an ankle injury
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningMinnesota Vikings beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-16 but lose Jefferson to an ankle injury
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningVikings' Justin Jefferson leaves game at Buccaneers with an ankle injury
- CBS SportsCenterVikings' Justin Jefferson questionable to return vs. Buccaneers with a knee injury
- Yahoo SportsCenterJustin Jefferson is questionable to return with an ankle injury
- Fox SportsRight-leaningVikings Rule Out WR Justin Jefferson Due To Ankle Injury vs. Buccaneers
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningVikings' Justin Jefferson Questionable After Ankle Injury