Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game late in the third quarter against San Francisco with a bruised quadriceps, but he has practiced on a limited basis this week and been trending toward being cleared for Sunday. Jefferson said on Thursday he’ll play “for sure.”

Darnold's debut with the Vikings has been nothing short of promising. Two games in and the former top draft prospect is leading the team with poise and confidence that was previously missing from his arsenal. In Sunday's win over the San Francisco 49ers, Darnold passed for 268 yards and two touchdowns while completing 17-of-26 attempts.

The Texans, fresh off a prime-time win in Houston, head to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Why it matters: The Week 3 matchup features two teams hoping to remain undefeated as the 2024-25 campaign marches on.