Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings
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The status of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been up in the air throughout the course of the week. Now, a new report from ESPN’s Kevin Seifert notes that Jefferson has a goal in mind on Sunday. The wide receiver plans to play as his undefeated team takes on the New Orleans Saints.
Jefferson’s status has been up in the air throughout the course of the week. As recently as last Sunday, there was hope that he could play throughout the course of the week. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell went on the Pat McAfee Show earlier this week and indicated that his wide receiver was progressing well.
Now it appears the wide receiver himself is hopeful that he will be able to play on Sunday.
Justin Jefferson, Carson Wentz, Vikings
GettyWide receiver Justin Jefferson (left) and quarterback Carson Wentz (right) of the Minnesota Vikings.
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