# Justin Jefferson ruled out with ankle injury

> Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson ruled out with ankle injury.
- Title: Justin Jefferson ruled out with ankle injury · NBC Sports
- Summary: Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson ruled out with ankle injury. Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is ruled out for the game due to an ankle injury…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/justin-jefferson-ruled-out-with-ankle-injury
- Published: 2026-09-27T22:17:02.363+00:00
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## Justin Jefferson ruled out
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been ruled out due to an ankle injury he suffered in the first quarter of Sunday’s game in Tampa.

> Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s day is done.
## Jefferson had early catches
Jefferson had two early catches that helped set up a field goal but the team has been without him for most of the day.
## Bucs defense makes play
Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea batted a Kyler Murray pass into teammate A’Shawn Robinson’s hands for the first turnover of the day.
## Bucs take over
The Bucs took over on the Tampa 22-yard-line but were unable to move the ball and settled for a field goal.
## Final score 17-13
The Bucs had a 17-13 lead with 7:12 remaining in the third quarter after the field goal.
## Key takeaway

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is ruled out for the game due to an ankle injury sustained in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.