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Buccaneers' Mayfield suffers dislocated thumb in loss to Vikings.
Justin Jefferson exited the Vikings' Week 3 game against the Buccaneers with an ankle injury and was ruled out in the third quarter.
- Jefferson had 2 catches for 32 yards before leaving the game.
- 86 yards: Myles Price returned a punt for a touchdown in the first quarter.
- Minnesota held a 17-13 lead entering the fourth quarter.
- Jordan Addison recorded 3 catches for 75 yards and a score in Jefferson's absence.
Why it matters: Jefferson's exit left Kyler Murray without his top receiver in Murray's first start back after a Week 1 concussion.
- Through three quarters, Murray had completed 8 of 21 passes for 119 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
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Center coverage, 6 sources: The center frames the story around Jefferson's absence as a significant blow to Minnesota's offense, while noting the defense and special teams kept the Vikings competitive.
USA Today2hDislocated thumb for Baker Mayfield
Heavy34mKyler Murray Gives Strong Words on Vikings Offense After Week 3 Win
Reuters12mNFL injury roundup: Baker Mayfield, Breece Hall knocked out late in losses
ESPN51mBucs QB Mayfield has dislocated thumb, will undergo MRI
Newsweek50mBuccaneers dealt brutal Baker Mayfield injury blow vs. VikingsWNCWFLA News Channel 83hVikings beat Buccaneers 23-16 but lose Jefferson to an ankle injury. Bucs' Mayfield also hurtLeft1 source
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What’s next: The Vikings are expected to answer questions about Jefferson's ankle after the game.
- Follow-up tests are unlikely to produce results before Monday morning.
- How serious is the ankle injury, and will Jefferson miss additional games?
- Can Minnesota's offense function without Jefferson if Murray continues to struggle?