Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss
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Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

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CNN — The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season. Before Monday’s game, former Vikings receivers Chris Carter and Jake Reed showed support for their former teammate Randy Moss by holding up his #84 jersey during the coin toss at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. David Becker/AP Falcons end four-game skid to remain in playoff hunt The Atlanta Falcons held on late to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders 15-9 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak. Led by a stingy Falcons defense that didn’t allow a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter, forced three turnovers and blocked two punts, Atlanta haunted its former starting quarterback Desmond Ridder and handed the Raiders a 10th straight loss. In a battle against the game clock, Las Vegas had two shots to get into the endzone from the Falcons’ 35-yard line, but the second attempt was intercepted by Jessie Bates III as time expired.

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Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24
14 hours, 46 minutes ago

Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson lead surging Vikings past Seahawks 27-24

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC. After the Seahawks took the lead on Smith’s third TD pass, Darnold led …

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
6 days, 10 hours ago

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Their spot in the playoffs secure, the Minnesota Vikings delivered a prime-time performance seeped in those ingredients that frequently fuel postseason success. “We’re going to have to play well and continue to improve, chasing our best football.” Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 73 yards, among them a touchdown from Sam Darnold in the first quarter that was …

Vikings and Justin Jefferson pay special tribute to Hall of Famer Randy Moss after his cancer revelation
6 days, 11 hours ago

Vikings and Justin Jefferson pay special tribute to Hall of Famer Randy Moss after his cancer revelation

Daily Mail  

Before and during their Monday Night Football matchup against the division rival Chicago Bears, the Minnesota Vikings honored one of their all-time greatest players with a tribute. Before the coin toss, Minnesota football legends Cris Carter and Jake Reed walked out holding up a Moss Vikings jersey as the public address announcer said over the speakers, 'In honor of Randy …

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss
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6 days, 15 hours ago

Monday Night Football: Justin Jefferson dedicates performance in Vikings win to Randy Moss

CNN  

CNN — The NFL’s Week 15 concluded with the league’s final Monday Night Football doubleheader of the season. Before Monday’s game, former Vikings receivers Chris Carter and Jake Reed showed support for their former teammate Randy Moss by holding up his #84 jersey during the coin toss at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. David Becker/AP Falcons end four-game skid to …

How Justin Jefferson played a huge role beyond the box score in Vikings’ win over Bears
3 weeks, 6 days ago

How Justin Jefferson played a huge role beyond the box score in Vikings’ win over Bears

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — If you were a defensive coordinator, how would you defend yourself? “It’s either let everybody else go off or let Justin go off,” the Minnesota Vikings’ superstar receiver said. Even when elite cornerback Jaylon Johnson manned Jefferson on the line of scrimmage, Chicago’s linebackers and safeties shaded toward Jefferson and seemed attentive to his every move. Jefferson …

Frequent flyer: Justin Jefferson embraces international spotlight as Vikings return to London
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Frequent flyer: Justin Jefferson embraces international spotlight as Vikings return to London

Associated Press  

LONDON — He played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in Paris. “Just to play in a whole different country, around a whole new fan base, around people that don’t get to see you play — it’s very cool,” Jefferson said at the team’s hotel in Watford, England. “Justin Jefferson is a …

Justin Jefferson could play for the Vikings this week after a chest injury from a hard hit
1 year ago

Justin Jefferson could play for the Vikings this week after a chest injury from a hard hit

Associated Press  

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson avoided internal injury from the airborne hit he took while catching a pass that cut short his return to action and has a “good chance” to play this week, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. After missing seven games with a hamstring strain, Jefferson was sidelined again Sunday at Las Vegas when …

Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he’s taken to hospital with chest injury
1 year ago

Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he’s taken to hospital with chest injury

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was taken to a hospital after being hit in the chest during Minnesota’s 3-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, but he returned to Allegiant Stadium and then flew home with the team. “Feel pretty encouraged about the early news on Justin,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “From what I’ve been …

Vikings opt for caution and keep Jefferson out again in ugly 12-10 loss to Bears
1 year ago

Vikings opt for caution and keep Jefferson out again in ugly 12-10 loss to Bears

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings took the cautious route by ruling All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson out ahead of the game, his seventh straight game on the sideline with a strained hamstring. Joshua Dobbs threw four interceptions as the Vikings had just 242 total yards in a 12-10 loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night. “Getting him back, any …

Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs’ dazzling half, Winston’s late INTs
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings top Saints 27-19 for 5th straight win on Dobbs’ dazzling half, Winston’s late INTs

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — This latest stop in Minnesota on Joshua Dobbs’ seven-year, seven-team NFL journey has become his most eventful experience in less than two weeks. “It’s just been really cool being able to take it all in.” After an injury to Jaren Hall pressed Dobbs into action in Atlanta without any prior work with the first team offense, the former …

Dobbs rallies Vikings to 31-28 victory over the Falcons 5 days after being acquired in a trade
1 year, 1 month ago

Dobbs rallies Vikings to 31-28 victory over the Falcons 5 days after being acquired in a trade

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Joshua Dobbs hadn’t had time to learn his new Minnesota teammates’ names in his five days with the team, much less figure out the playbook. Dobbs threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 6-yarder to Brandon Powell with 22 seconds remaining, and also ran for a score five days after being acquired in a trade to help rally …

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury
1 year, 1 month ago

Vikings beat Packers 24-10 but lose Cousins to possible Achilles tendon injury

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Kirk Cousins threw a pair of touchdown passes before leaving with what the Vikings fear is an Achilles tendon injury, and Minnesota beat the slumping Green Bay Packers 24-10 on Sunday. BENGALS 31, 49ERS 17 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Joe Burrow threw three touchdown passes, Cincinnati intercepted Brock Purdy on back-to-back passes in the second half, …

Vikings place Justin Jefferson on injured reserve: Who steps up, how this impacts Minnesota
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings place Justin Jefferson on injured reserve: Who steps up, how this impacts Minnesota

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Jake Ciely and Dianna Russini The Minnesota Vikings placed wide receiver Justin Jefferson on injured reserve Wednesday because of his hamstring injury, the team announced. Coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday that the team, which dropped to 1-4, is “going to do what’s best for Justin and make sure we give him the treatment and plan that is …

Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson leaves in the 4th quarter with a hamstring injury

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced out of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter due to a right hamstring injury and the team isn’t sure when he’ll return. “See where he’s at as we move along here and diagnose exactly what that injury is, and what that timeline looks like.” …

Justin Jefferson injury looms large as Vikings come up short against Chiefs
1 year, 2 months ago

Justin Jefferson injury looms large as Vikings come up short against Chiefs

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson walked alone. “He’s the ultimate competitor.” Minnesota was trying to mount a comeback when Jefferson pulled up on a route in the red zone. “We’ve got to overcome whatever the adversity is.” GO DEEPER NFL Week 5 takeaways: Patriots, Mac Jones unravel again; Eagles stay perfect with imperfect win The Vikings weren’t able to do that …

Justin Jefferson can’t hold on, Vikings’ 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles
1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Jefferson can’t hold on, Vikings’ 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Justin Jefferson had a touchdown in his grasp. “Justin’s just trying to make a play in that moment,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said. “I’m putting a lot on myself, fumbling in the end zone like that when we need points,” Jefferson said. “If Justin is going out of bounds at the 5-yard line, he’s not reaching,” Cousins said. …

Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate
1 year, 11 months ago

Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Aaron Rodgers and the Packers suddenly are just a win away from an improbable playoff berth. A fourth straight postseason berth seemed out of the question after a 1-7 stretch dropped the Packers to 4-8, but they haven’t lost since and have benefited from favorable results around the league. Green Bay’s latest bit of good fortune …

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG
1 year, 11 months ago

Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph’s game-ending 61-yard FG

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Jefferson got the ball just far enough across midfield for Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell to summon Greg Joseph for a kick he’d never before made in a game from that distance. Joseph’s franchise-record 61-yard field goal as time expired gave the Vikings a 27-24 victory on Saturday that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a …

As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six
2 years ago

As Vikings make history, 49ers ask how far they can go with Brock Purdy: Mike Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings picked the perfect weekend to commemorate their 1980 “Miracle at the Met” featuring Tommy Kramer’s tipped Hail Mary to Ahmad Rashad for a division-winning victory against the Cleveland Browns. We’ll also delve into the roles officiating and game management played in the Vikings’ victory, with a 1980 “Met Center” game tie-in and reflections on momentum, which can …

Jefferson soaring for Vikings with Cowboys set to visit
2 years, 1 month ago

Jefferson soaring for Vikings with Cowboys set to visit

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Without even a split-second of hesitation, Kirk Cousins can hone in on the exact moment when he knew the Minnesota Vikings had their latest game-changing wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. “Hopefully my name can get in there a couple years later,” Jefferson said, recounting the numerous conversations with relatives, friends, teammates, coaches and others he’s had about the …

Josh Allen has horror day as Buffalo Bills fall to Minnesota Vikings in overtime
2 years, 1 month ago

Josh Allen has horror day as Buffalo Bills fall to Minnesota Vikings in overtime

The Independent  

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Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikings hang on for 5th straight win, top Cardinals 34-26

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The winning touch that so often escaped the Minnesota Vikings last season is back in their hands. Za’Darius Smith had three sacks to help a fired-up defense hang on against Kyler Murray, and the Vikings beat the Cardinals 34-26 on Sunday for their fifth consecutive victory. Dalvin Cook rushed for a season-high 111 yards and a touchdown, Kirk …

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22
2 years, 2 months ago

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings established a remarkable rhythm early. Cousins scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak with 2:26 remaining on Minnesota’s fifth third-down conversion of its go-ahead drive, and the Vikings snapped out of another mid-game slump just in time to beat the Chicago Bears 29-22 on Sunday. “I’m not where I was at the end …

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win
2 years, 3 months ago

Jefferson, Vikings beat Packers 23-7 for O’Connell’s 1st win

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Having boldly stated before the season his goal to be the best receiver in the league, Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson can already stake a claim to this subjective yet coveted status. Jefferson smashed rival Green Bay for 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a record-setting first half, giving new Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell a 23-7 win in his …

Kirk Cousins has Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers has no one as Vikings stake their claim
2 years, 3 months ago

Kirk Cousins has Justin Jefferson, Aaron Rodgers has no one as Vikings stake their claim

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — The sideline told the story in the Minnesota Vikings’ victory Sunday over Green Bay. When Cousins was asked about the exchange after Minnesota’s 23-7 victory, he thought back to Jefferson’s first career touchdown, a 71-yard catch and run against Tennessee in Week 3 of the 2020 season. It was the breakout game for the rookie — seven catches, …

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer
2 years, 11 months ago

Vikings beat Bears 31-17; futures uncertain for Nagy, Zimmer

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer had no interest in reflection, still stung by several narrow losses in his eighth year that kept his team out of the playoffs and rendered irrelevant this season-ending win over Chicago. Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a Vikings comeback to beat the Bears …

Vikings visit 49ers in matchup of NFC wild-card contenders
3 years ago

Vikings visit 49ers in matchup of NFC wild-card contenders

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA at SAN FRANCISCO Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox BETTING LINE: 49ers by 3, according to FanDuel SportsBook. KEY INJURIES: Vikings DE Danielle Hunter and TE Irv Smith Jr. are out for the season.. DT Michael Pierce will miss at least one more game on injured reserve. DT Dalvin Tomlinson landed on the COVID-19 reserve list on Tuesday, but otherwise …

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