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NFL Rumors: Vikings' Justin Jefferson to Go on IR with Hamstring Injury, Out 4 Games

Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson will reportedly miss at least the next four games with a hamstring injury suffered Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the 1-4 Vikings plan to place Jefferson on injured reserve, and while the timeline for his return depends on how he responds to treatment, he must miss at least a month's worth of games due to NFL IR rules.

Jefferson suffered a right hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of his team's 27-20 home loss to the Chiefs in Week 5. Per ESPN's Kevin Seifert, the injury occurred after Jefferson "stumbled while making a cut on a route.