Jefferson ruled out, Price heads to IR — rough day for connorolson

Justin Jefferson is sitting out against the Dolphins, and that's the headline injury for connorolson this week. The ankle sprain isn't considered serious, and the Vikings are optimistic Jefferson returns in Week 5 against the Saints, but a weekly starter on the bench for even one game is a real loss. In Jefferson's absence, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings and T.J. Hockenson soak up the work in Minnesota.

connorolson's week gets worse from there. Rookie Jadarian Price is headed to injured reserve with a chest injury, which means he's done for at least four games. Price was only a bench piece with upside, so this stings far less than losing Jefferson, but it's one less option off the waiver-wire radar for now. Seattle will lean on Emanuel Wilson and George Holani, with Zach Charbonnet possibly entering the mix as soon as Week 5.

Washington's receiver situation is also worth watching. Terry McLaurin is banged up with a hamstring issue and looks unlikely to play against the Colts in London, which is a mild worry for DamnBrit. The silver lining belongs to Trotter0: Stefon Diggs becomes Washington's clear top target if McLaurin sits, a solid bump for a flex-caliber receiver already producing well. Antonio Williams would also see added work in that scenario.