Wide receiver Justin Jefferson ran routes at the beginning of the Vikings' practice on Thursday, getting some work on his left ankle injury before heading inside for rehab. But Jefferson said he'll be ready to play on Sunday against the Panthers.
"Ankle is just a little sore, so doing treatment on it and give it a little rest," he said. "I'm good to go."
If Jefferson is indeed ready to play on Sunday, he'll likely be the focus of Carolina's pass defense as he's been for most of the Vikings' first five opponents. But he'll face a Panthers secondary that plays plenty of man coverage with a single high safety.