**Justin Jefferson enters Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season with 13 receptions for 179 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns in three games for the undefeated Vikings, who rank last in the league in passing yards per game through four weeks.** He missed Week 4 after suffering a minor left ankle sprain in the second quarter of a Week 3 win at Tampa Bay but has returned to limited practice and is active for the road matchup against the Saints, with Jordan Addison (hamstring) sidelined. Quarterback Kyler Murray has started most games, and the offense has leaned heavily on the run game and defense early while Jefferson works to build chemistry in the passing attack. His 2025 total of just 2 touchdowns in 17 games highlights how red-zone usage and quarterback play can suppress scoring even for an elite target earner, while his career peak of 10 touchdowns came in 2024. The Vikings’ Week 6 bye offers additional recovery time, and Jefferson’s target share could rise with Addison out, though the team’s low passing volume and situational factors like opponent red-zone defense will shape his final regular-season touchdown count.