Jefferson 'feels 100%' ahead of Texans showdown; no surprises among Vikings inactives

Jordan Addison, Ivan Pace Jr. and Dallas Turner are inactive for the game.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) looks on during the second quarter U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sept. 15, 2024. / Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

There were no big surprises for the Minnesota Vikings or Houston Texans on the inactive reports ahead of Sunday's game between the unbeaten teams at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebackers Ivan Pace Jr. and Dallas Turner, who were all ruled out in the days leading up to the game, are inactive for Sunday's matchup. Additionally, third-string quarterback Brett Rypien, cornerback Dwight McGlothern, defensive lineman Levi Drake Rodriguez and tackle Walter Rouse are also listed as inactive for the game.

Sunday's #Vikings inactives pic.twitter.com/FkiHzUi82x

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 22, 2024

Receiver Justin Jefferson was off the team's final injury report, and Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero that Jefferson feels "100%" and expects him to play like it.

“I know Justin feels 100% today, and I expect to see him play like that.”

My pregame 1-on-1 with #Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell: pic.twitter.com/ZsgHHqHiQD

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 22, 2024

On the Texans side, star running back Joe Mixon, who was ruled out ahead of the game, is inactive, and running back Dameon Pierce, wide receiver John Metchie III, cornerback Myles Bryant, offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson, linebacker Jamal Hill and edge Rashad Weaver are also listed as inactive.

The Vikings and Texans will kick off the Week 3 matchup at noon Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.