Minnesota Vikings lost their star wide receiver to an unexpected injury that probably even Justin Jefferson didn’t see coming. Although the team ended up winning the match against the San Francisco 49ers, they had to do so without the WR in question.

This happened by the end of the 3rd quarter of the game when Jefferson was getting carried off to the sidelines. While some fans may have gotten confused regarding the reason and nature of the injury, we are here to tell you what really went down on the gridiron.

The wide receiver seemed to have gotten injured during one of the downs, intercepting the defense of the 49ers. As per reports by an NFL insider, he received an injury to his quadriceps and was “questionable to return” for the rest of the game.

He was correct in his prediction and report because Jefferson did not return from the medical tent. Understandably, fans had to prepare themselves for the news that was about to come. To see the impact, you can spot the number 18 crashing on the field in one of the highlights going viral on social media.

Despite his absence in the last quarter, Vikings were able to defeat the 49ers 23-17. This is their second victory this regular season after ‘eliminating’ their last opponents with a humiliating score. Vikings fans can relax because the team may not be out of element just yet.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will star in the next game

Apart from the victory that Minnesota scored after an interesting match, Jefferson also became the talk of the town. The viewers, sitting at home and in the stadium alike, wanted to hear some good news regarding his serious-looking injury. Turns out, they are in luck because Jefferson doesn’t take this blow to his thigh too seriously. As per a reporter covering the Vikings closely during this NFL season, JJ is optimistic about how he will be better in no time. He does not seem concerned with his “thigh bruise, contusion, whatever you want to call it.”

Justin Jefferson went as far as calling his injury a ‘bruise‘. This means that he is hopeful he will be there for the next match-up. While he is yet to get officially cleared for the same, there are chances that we will see him on the field for the upcoming game because he doesn’t feel like he needs much rest from this. Since most of the roster is still intact, could Minnesota Vikings be headed in the right direction? So far, they have conquered two out of two games.

Can this year belong to them? Let us know your thoughts on Jefferson’s injury.