Will Justin Jefferson play in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints today? Latest injury update on the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver (Image via Getty: Justin Jefferson)
As per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Justin Jefferson plans to play in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints. Much like Sam Darnold with the Seattle Seahawks in the 2025 NFL season. As per Draft Sharks, Justin Jefferson suffered a right ankle injury in the first quarter of Week 3. He was further ruled out for the Week 4 win over the Miami Dolphins. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines As for his injury risk, the 27-year-old wideout carries a low injury risk in the 2026 NFL season. He has a 36% chance of injury in 2026, or a 2.6% chance of injury per game. He was projected to miss 0.5 games; he’s already missed Week 4. He could play in Week 5, depending on how he feels just a day before the game. His durability is 5, the highest rating. Team: Minnesota Vikings Games played: 3 Receptions: 13 Receiving yards: 179 Receiving touchdowns: 2 Yards per reception: 13.8 Date: Sunday, October 10, 2026 Kickoff Time: 1:00 PM ET Location: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana TV/Broadcast: FOX Radio: Minnesota – KFAN 100.3 FM and KTLK 1130 AM; New Orleans – WWL 870 AM / 105.3 FM Live Streaming: FOX, FOX Sports App, and NFL Game Pass via DAZN 2026 Season Records: Minnesota Vikings [4-0] and New Orleans Saints [1-3]. Point spread: Saints +1.5 Moneyline: Vikings -134, Saints +114 Over/Under: 42.5 points, according to Fox Sports Research. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
He was a limited participant all week. He was listed as questionable in the final injury report. He could be a game-time decision. As per NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, the Minnesota Vikings elevated Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad for Sunday’s game at New Orleans. OBJ’s presence on the roster provides insurance as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are both questionable. But does it affect bust-to-star quarterback Kyler Murray ? Who is on a relentless path toward Super Bowl success? He exited the blue tent with both ankles taped. He was escorted to the locker room in the second quarter. He was ruled out in the third quarter. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
But it entirely depends on how he feels on Saturday.
The most unexpected journey of the Minnesota Vikings happened in 2026. And brought in a veteran wide receiver who hasn’t played much since 2024 – Odell Beckham Jr. The LSU alum suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of the Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
But a ray of hope came in the week ahead of the Week 5 game vs. the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome, when the team listed the 2020 first-round pick “questionable.” They gave up on their supposed future franchise quarterback – J.J. McCarthy. To top it off, Justin Jefferson, their true WR1, is currently injured.
Since then, he has been missing time.