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Liam McKeone

Justin Jefferson Offers Encouraging Update on Injury, Status for Vikings-Texans

Jefferson exited the Vikings' win over the 49ers early | Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

The Minnesota Vikings earned one of the more surprising wins of the young NFL season on Sunday by taking down the San Francisco 49ers, 23-17, at U.S. Bank Stadium. The victory came with a cost, though, as superstar wideout Justin Jefferson exited the game late in the third quarter with a quad injury.

Both Vikings fans and fantasy managers everywhere can now take a deep breath. Jefferson offered a very encouraging update to reporters after the game, saying he isn't concerned and expects to be ready for next week's contest against the Houston Texans.

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