Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will return home with the team after visiting a local hospital following a chest injury in the first half of a 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Speaking after the game, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said the team sent Jefferson for further evaluation to rule out any serious internal injuries after a hit by Raiders safety Marcus Epps.
Jefferson returned to Allegiant Field by the end of the game, but whether he'll be ready to play next Saturday at Cincinnati Bengals has not yet been determined. «It looks like we avoided any significant thing there,» O'Connell said.
Jefferson's absence played a notable role in the Vikings' failure to score until Greg Joseph kicked a 36-yard field goal with 1:57 remaining in the game.