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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Still Reigns Supreme Over Former Teammate Ja’Marr Chase

Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Much has been made about the perceived “fall-off” of Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, recently. Prior to his two touchdown catches on Sunday vs the Falcons, Jefferson had gone six straight games without a touchdown, and four straight where he failed to eclipse 100 yards. Remember his week 12… Continue reading Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Still Reigns Supreme Over Former Teammate Ja’Marr Chase

Mics Caught Kirk Cousins’s Message to Justin Jefferson After Vikings Beat Falcons

After a six-year stint quarterbacking the Minnesota Vikings from 2018 to ’23, Kirk Cousins signed a massive four-year, $180 million contract this offseason to head southeast and join the Atlanta Falcons. While money certainly talks, the 36-year-old did have to make a tough decision in leaving behind his go-to wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. The… Continue reading Mics Caught Kirk Cousins’s Message to Justin Jefferson After Vikings Beat Falcons

Justin Jefferson & Jordan Addison Deliver Historic Combo for Vikings vs. Falcons

“Sam Darnold just continues to play at a massively high level that is really fun to watch,” O’Connell said. Darnold credited Falcons Head Coach Raheem Morris for designing the blitz by safety Justin Simmons. “They brought a really good pressure that got home, and I was able to kind of make Justin miss a little… Continue reading Justin Jefferson & Jordan Addison Deliver Historic Combo for Vikings vs. Falcons

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has 3-Word Message on Reunion With Kirk Cousins

Getty Justin Jefferson #18 and Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson offered zero pleasantries ahead of a reunion with his former quarterback Kirk Cousins. After the Vikings’ 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on December 1, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero asked Jefferson if he had an early message… Continue reading Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has 3-Word Message on Reunion With Kirk Cousins

Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Hits Historical Milestone vs Arizona Cardinals

One of the game’s greats continues to make NFL history. In the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 13 battle against the Arizona Cardinals, wide receiver Justin Jefferson became the fourth player in NFL history with 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first five seasons. He joins Mike Evans, A.J. Green and Randy Moss in that elite… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Hits Historical Milestone vs Arizona Cardinals

Justin Jefferson shut down? No problem for the Vikings.

Addison’s eight catches Sunday produced a red-zone touchdown and five first downs, three of them on third down and one of those in the red zone. Coverage schemes designed to focus on Jefferson had a direct impact on six of those catches, including the 45- and 69-yarders, a 7-yard catch on third-and-5 at the Chicago… Continue reading Justin Jefferson shut down? No problem for the Vikings.

Bears Star Rejects Justin Jefferson’s Comments After Vikings Win

Getty Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on before facing the Chicago Bears. Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 30-27 in Week 12. Despite Week 13 being in full swing, and the Bears set for a Thanksgiving Day showdown against the Detroit Lions, the Vikings were still some minds… Continue reading Bears Star Rejects Justin Jefferson’s Comments After Vikings Win

Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Honest on Frustration After Bears Win

Getty Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson wasn’t thrilled despite his team’s 30-27 overtime win over the Chicago Bears on November 24. Minnesota Star Tribune beat reporter Andrew Krammer took note of Jefferson’s mood in the locker room after a game that saw him catch just one pass… Continue reading Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Gets Honest on Frustration After Bears Win

Kevin O’Connell deserves blame for recent Justin Jefferson struggles

Prior to a Week 9 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, Justin Jefferson shared that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell had dialed down the complexity of the team’s offensive scheme a bit during their mini-bye week following their loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. Some of these changes were implemented to help… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell deserves blame for recent Justin Jefferson struggles