(Minneapolis) The Minnesota Vikings will place wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve, according to a person familiar with the decision, meaning the 2022 NFL offensive player will be forced to miss at least four games due to a hamstring injury.

This source confirmed the decision to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity since the Vikings have not yet revealed their intentions in this matter.

Jefferson lost his footing on the artificial turf at U.S. Bank Stadium while running a third-down route deep into Kansas City Chiefs territory. He struggled to his feet and walked slowly toward the sidelines, clutching the back of his right leg, in the fourth quarter of a game that ended 27-20 in favor of the defending champions. of the Super Bowl.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell, who met with reporters on Monday, indicated that the team will be very careful with its star player.

Deprived of Jefferson, quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​and the Vikings will have to rely mainly on rookie Jordan Addison, their first choice in the last draft who is having a good start to the season.

His teammates K. J. Osborn and Brandon Powell will also be promoted, and the role of tight end T. J. Hockenson may be more important – especially in a third-down situation.