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Minnesota Vikings: Reveal Week 5 Fate of Superstar 1
The (4-0) Minnesota Vikings play against the (1-3) New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on Sunday in Week 5 of the regular season. One injury to monitor is Justin Jefferson, who exited Week 3 with an ankle injury and missed Week 4. Jefferson was a limited participant during Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday’s practices, prompting the Vikings to list him as questionable. The superstar was pushing to play in front of his hometown for the first time in his NFL career.
The Minnesota Vikings reveal the Week 5 fate of superstar
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson
Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported earlier on Sunday that Justin Jefferson will take part in pre-game warm-ups, which will ultimately determine his fate in Week 5. According to Rapoport, Jefferson is officially active for the game against the Saints. Minnesota aims to start 5-0 for the first time since 2016.
#Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will be active today, while WR Jordan Addison won’t be. Odell Beckham Jr is also down, despite being elevated from the PS. https://t.co/OvnloY1FSg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 11, 2026
What about their star WR?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison
Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) looks on during warmups before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Jordan Addison popped up on the injury report with hamstring soreness after playing 75 offensive snaps a week ago. Addison missed Wednesday but upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday and Friday, prompting the Vikings to list him as questionable. The star receiver, too, went through pre-game warm-ups but will not play.
In addition, Odell Beckham Jr. will not play despite being elevated on Saturday. The Vikings signed Beckham to the practice squad Wednesday after he spent the first three weeks with the Giants.
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