What happened: Justin Jefferson will miss Sunday's game against Miami, leaving Minnesota without its top receiver for the Week 4 matchup. His absence follows the ankle issue that forced the Vikings to take him out of Sunday's plan earlier this week.

Why it matters: The Vikings lose the player who most shapes coverages and target distribution, forcing a broader rewrite of the passing game against the Dolphins. It also keeps focus on Jefferson's ankle recovery as Minnesota tries to keep the absence to one game.

What to watch: Minnesota's inactive list will show whether the Vikings make any additional receiver or return-game adjustments before kickoff. Jefferson's practice status next week becomes the next meaningful checkpoint.