Vikings Lead 17-10 Despite Jefferson Injury

Despite losing star wide receiver Justin Jefferson to an ankle injury in the first quarter, the Vikings maintained a 17-10 lead over the Buccaneers at halftime. Jordan Addison stepped up with a 30-yard catch and then a 41-yard touchdown reception from Kyler Murray to extend the Vikings' lead. mwafrika.life

The Vikings forced a Buccaneers punt late in the half after pressuring Baker Mayfield into an incompletion on third down. Jefferson was listed as questionable to return after leaving the game early in the first quarter. The Buccaneers also lost Jalen McMillan to a knee injury, who was ruled out for the remainder of the game.