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The Minnesota Vikings are optimistic about receiver Justin Jefferson's chances of making a quick recovery from a chest injury that sidelined him after 13 snaps Sunday during a 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Coach Kevin O'Connell said: 'I consider Justin 'day-to-day' with a good chance to hopefully be with us playing on Saturday in Cincinnati.'
- Justin Jefferson has a good chance of playing on Saturday
- He is considered day-to-day with a chest injury
- Jefferson returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out for seven games
- Backup quarterback Nick Mullens may be throwing passes to Jefferson on Saturday
- Right tackle Brian O'Neill and running back Alexander Mattison's availability for practice and game is uncertain
- Linebacker Jordan Hicks may return to practice this week or next week
Justin Jefferson | WR
- Optimistic about his chances of playing on Saturday
- Day-to-day with a chest injury
- Returned from a hamstring injury that kept him out for seven games
Nick Mullens | QB
- Backup quarterback who may be throwing passes to Justin Jefferson on Saturday
Alexander Mattison | RB
- Uncertain if he will be able to practice and play this week due to a right ankle injury
Minnesota Vikings
- Optimistic about Justin Jefferson's recovery
- Uncertain about the availability of Brian O'Neill and Alexander Mattison for practice and game
- Jordan Hicks may return to practice this week or next week