Yahoo Sports NFL on Justin Jefferson
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Justin Jefferson WR — left Week 3 with an ankle injury; missed Week 4... 'In the past we were throwing the ball a thousand times,' O'Connell said. 'When you lead the league or you're close to in rushing attempts on the early downs, controlling the game or attempting to control the game, there may not be just the amount of volume [of throws].'
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Jefferson's ankle injury (Week 3-4) and reduced volume amid Vikings' run-heavy identity.
Jefferson left Week 3 with an ankle injury and missed Week 4; the source notes Jefferson expressed an 'in-between feeling' about the Vikings' 6-0 start, saying he would prefer winning games over individual production but wants to show he is the best player in the league. Coach Kevin O'Connell acknowledged the identity shift toward rushing attempts on early downs is reducing Jefferson's volume, stating 'When you lead the league or you're close to in rushing attempts on the early downs, controlling the game or attempting to control the game, there may not be just the amount of volume [of throws].' O'Connell added Jefferson is their best player and they must find a way to continue activating him.
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