When Justin Jefferson was placed on injured reserve after the Week 5 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Vikings had a 1-4 record, and it looked a lot like a lost season. Losing one of the best players in the league and having a disastrous start to the season is a death sentence for most teams, but the 2023 Vikings are different. Exceeding expectations is something they enjoy.
Vikings Provide Vague Update on Justin Jefferson’s Status
Taking on adversity and making the best of any situation is a quality Kevin O’Connell brought to the franchise as previous teams couldn’t do that, at least not since 2017 when Sam Bradford and Dalvin Cook got hurt.