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Vikings’ Justin Jefferson says he plans to play against Saints

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WhyNFL Sports DeskPublished Updated
Justin Jefferson playing for LSU
Archive photo: Justin Jefferson playing for LSU. Photo: Tammy Anthony Baker / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

Justin Jefferson expects to be back. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver said he plans to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after a left ankle injury kept him out last week.

Officially questionable

Head coach Kevin O’Connell listed Jefferson as questionable on the final injury report, . Jefferson’s own plan to play does not guarantee he suits up; the Vikings’ game-status decision comes Sunday.

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