Vikings place Jefferson on IR

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(Eagan, MN) -- The Vikings will be without their best player for at least a month.

The team placed wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve yesterday. Jefferson strained his right hamstring in the second half of Minnesota's 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Jefferson will have to miss at least four games because of the injury. Jefferson has 36 catches for 571 yards and three touchdowns this season.

The Purple visit the Bears on Sunday.

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