MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced to leave Sunday’s game against San Francisco because of a right quadriceps injury.

Jefferson blocked the play late in the third quarter when he collided with teammate Garrett Bradbury and also took contact from 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. Jefferson, who had a 97-yard touchdown pass In the second quarter he was in a lot of pain on the grass, but he hobbled off the field with the help of the medical staff.

The Vikings announced his return to play as questionable. Jefferson missed seven games last season with a hamstring injury.

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