2026 Week 4 Fantasy Football: Justin Jefferson Ankle Sprain Update

Justin Jefferson will not practice Wednesday after spraining his ankle in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers, according to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports). Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed the absence at his press conference but stopped short of ruling Jefferson out — he's officially day-to-day with Week 4 status listed as uncertain.

Justin Jefferson

Jefferson came into this week with 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns through three games, so the production has been real — which makes the injury sting that much more for managers who drafted him. Missing Wednesday practice is the first domino in what could be a very stressful week of practice reports. If he doesn't practice Thursday either, fade him hard in redraft; if he's a limited participant, you're probably still playing him and hoping for the best. Don't make your lineup call before Friday's report drops. In dynasty, his long-term value is untouched — ankle sprains don't change the outlook there unless something more serious emerges, and ProFootballTalk's report gives no indication of that.