The Minnesota Vikings have made it clear that they want to be careful and smart with their star receiver, Justin Jefferson, and his return to game action. After winning the last four games, the franchise actually regained some margin for error. They suddenly don’t have to be close to perfect anymore to have realistic playoff chances.
Kevin O’Connell Praises His Star Player but Tempers Expectations

Everything pointed at a lost season when the NFL’s reigning Offensive Player of the Year exited the game against the Kansas City Chiefs roughly a month ago.