Doctors believe Justin Jefferson's hamstring injury will sideline the Minnesota Vikings star for four to six weeks, and the All-Pro receiver will undergo imaging tests in four weeks to help determine when he can return, sources told ESPN.
The Vikings placed Jefferson on injured reserve last week and are preparing to be without him for a minimum of four weeks. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters last week that he did not expect Jefferson to miss the rest of the season, but Minnesota needs to help itself in the standings to ensure he will return.
The Vikings (1-4) visit the Chicago Bears (1-4) on Sunday before the following six-game stretch leading into their Week 13 bye: home for San Francisco, at Green Bay, at Atlanta, home for New Orleans, at Denver and a home rematch with Chicago.
If the Vikings are unable to remain competitive, Jefferson would be expected to consider the reality that he and the organization did not come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension before this season.