wide receiver avoided internal injury from the airborne hit he took while catching a pa s that cut short his return to action and has a "good chance" to play this week, coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.After mi sing seven games with a hamstring strain, Jefferson was sidelined again Sunday at when he went high for a 15-yard completion in the second quarter and was smacked hard from the side by Raiders safety .Jefferson immediately clutched his lower back, jogged gingerly off the field for a breather and wound up in the blue medical tent for closer examination. The Vikings wound up sending him to a hospital as a precaution for further testing after what they announced as a chest injury.ADVERTISEMENT Jefferson, the 2022 AP Offensive Player of the Year, Andrew Miller Jersey flew home with the team after the victory. O'Connell said Jefferson's status is considered day to day. The Vikings play Saturday at ()."Hes doing pretty well today," O'Connell said. "It's just a matter of continuing to monitor any potential things that could arise, but what he's like from a standpoint of his ability to get some preparation in throughout the week and feel comfortable and ready to go for Saturday will be determined as we go here."The Vikings also lost right tackle and running back to sprained ankles during the game. O'Connell said both players avoided longer-term injuries.Reporting by The A sociated Pre s. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Minnesota Vikings Do you want more great stories delivered right to you? Here's how you can create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow your favorite leagues, teams and players and receive a personalized newsletter in your inbox daily. Bradley Zimmer Jersey