The Minnesota Vikings are rolling into their Week 5 matchup with the New Orleans Saints with some serious question marks hanging over their receiving corps. Both wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison were limited in practice on Friday and are officially listed as “questionable” for Sunday’s game. This uncertainty has already forced the Vikings’ hand, triggering a flurry of roster moves to shore up their depth.
Vikings Scramble to Fill Wideout Spots
With Jefferson and Addison facing game-time decisions, the Vikings didn’t waste any time calling up reinforcements. They’ve elevated wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jeshaun Jones from the practice squad. Both those guys were signed this week, so that’s a quick turnaround! Jones is actually a familiar face who spent the preseason with the team before serving a three-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. It’s clear the team is looking for any insurance they can get, because losing one of those top two, let alone both, would be a massive blow to their offense against the Saints. Imagine going into a game without your main weapons; it’s a terrifying thought for any fan.
O-Line Gets Some Bodies Back
It wasn’t just the wide receiver room getting attention. The Vikings also made moves on the offensive line, activating tight end Ben Yurosek and center Michael Jurgens from injured reserve. Both players saw their 21-day practice windows open up this week, and the team must have liked what they saw because they’re back on the active roster. Jurgens’ return could be big, especially with guard Donovan Jackson tearing his meniscus last week against Tampa Bay, putting him out for the rest of the regular season. This means Jurgens could provide crucial depth, potentially allowing Blake Brandel to shift back to guard if needed. It’s never a bad thing to get healthy bodies back in the trenches, especially when you’re dealing with long-term injuries.
So, as Sunday approaches, the biggest question mark for the Vikings is definitely going to be whether Jefferson and Addison are actually suiting up. Both could be active, or both could be inactive, leaving Beckham Jr. and Jones to step up in a huge Week 5 tilt. It’s going to be a nail-biter waiting for those final injury reports to drop before kickoff in New Orleans.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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