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Vikings Lead 17-10 Without Jefferson

The Vikings took a 17-10 lead into halftime against the Buccaneers despite losing Justin Jefferson to an ankle injury in the first quarter.

Without Jefferson, who left the game with an ankle injury and is questionable to return, Jordan Addison stepped up for Minnesota. Addison made a crucial 30-yard catch before soaring to snag a 41-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray, extending the Vikings' lead to 17-10 with 4:11 remaining in the second quarter. sports24.club

The Vikings forced a punt after pressuring Baker Mayfield into a third-down incompletion. Jefferson remained on the sideline for most of the half but headed to the locker room early. The Bucs also lost Jalen McMillan to a knee injury, who has been ruled out, as they search for their first win of the season.