India, Sept. 8 -- The Minnesota Vikings are preparing to face the Chicago Bears in their 2025 season opener on Monday (September 8) at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, at 8:15 PM. Running back Zavier Scott, defensive end Elijah Williams, and free safety Harrison Smith have been ruled out of the game. In this situation, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson's recovery and return become a matter of concern.

Jefferson's position this season remained questionable after he spent the entire training camp and preseason period suffering from a hamstring injury. As of now, he hadn't been placed in the latest injury report published by the Vikings.

"Hamstring is feeling great," Jefferson said during an interview with D.J. Siddiqi of The Escapist...