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Vikings guard Justin Jefferson may play this week after sustaining a chest injury from a hard hit.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson avoided internal injury from an airborne hit while catching a pass, but it prevented his return and there is a “good chance” he will return this week.
, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday.

Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson cleared to return after missing nearly 2 months with hamstring injury

Jefferson was sidelined again Sunday in Las Vegas after missing seven games with a hamstring strain, but he ran for a 15-yard completion in the second quarter and was hit by Raiders safety Marcus Epps.
received a heavy blow from the side.
Jefferson quickly grabbed his waist and carefully trotted off the field to rest and make it to the blue medical tent for a thorough examination.

The Vikings were eventually told he suffered a chest injury and sent him to the hospital for further tests as a precaution.
Jefferson, who was named the 2022 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, returned home with the team after a 3-0 win.
O’Connell said Jefferson’s status will be reviewed daily.
The Vikings play at Cincinnati on Saturday (1 p.m.
ET).

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ADV “He’s doing really well today,” O’Connell said.
“It’s just a matter of staying alert to all the potential things that could happen, but time will determine how he does in terms of his ability to prepare throughout the week and be comfortable preparing on Saturday.
” The Vikings also lost right tackle Brian O’Neal and running back Alexander Mattison to ankle sprains during the game, but O’Connell said both players avoided long-term injuries.
Associated Press reporting.