Vikings' Jefferson questionable to make return vs. Saints

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints, the team announced Friday.

The team opened his 21-day practice window Wednesday, creating the potential for him to return from a hamstring issue. If he is going to play Sunday, Minnesota has until 4 p.m. ET on Saturday to officially activate him from injured reserve.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that it "would be a little aggressive" to have Jefferson suit up in Week 10, according to Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network.

Jefferson has missed the last four games due to a hamstring ailment suffered in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 10.

"Hamstring is a difficult injury just because it lingers," Jefferson said Thursday. "They want me 100%, as I do as well. I don't want to go out there 80, 90% and have the chance of hurting it again."

The 24-year-old leads the NFL in receiving yards since entering the league in 2020. He has 360 catches for 5,396 yards and 28 touchdowns in 55 career games.

Minnesota also listed tight end T.J. Hockenson as questionable due to a rib injury.

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