Articles for Justin Jefferson

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 …

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NFL Week 14 picks against the spread: Justin Jefferson’s scoreless streak will end vs. Falcons
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NFL Week 14 picks against the spread: Justin Jefferson’s scoreless streak will end vs. Falcons

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings have won five games in a row, and amazingly, their best player, Justin Jefferson, hasn’t scored in any of those games. But there are three problems with jumping on that bandwagon in this matchup: 1) the Lions are very good against the run, so Josh Jacobs can’t carry the Packers offense here; 2) Jordan Love has been …

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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 …

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Did Jaguars find formula for slowing down Justin Jefferson and Vikings offense?
1 month, 1 week ago

Did Jaguars find formula for slowing down Justin Jefferson and Vikings offense?

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — Let’s set straight a misunderstanding about Kevin O’Connell’s play calling: The Minnesota Vikings coach does not call plays from a script. The Jags played a higher percentage of two-high safety coverage against the Vikings’ pass plays than any NFL team has played since 2018, according to Next Gen Stats. “There’s trying to have a coverage plan to …

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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 …

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Vikings make Justin Jefferson NFL’s highest-paid non-QB with $140M extension: Sources
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikings make Justin Jefferson NFL’s highest-paid non-QB with $140M extension: Sources

New York Times  

More than a year ago, in January 2023, a handful of Minnesota Vikings legends gushed about Justin Jefferson. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin “Jets” Jefferson “The time has finally come, the deal I’ve been waiting for since I was a little kid,” Jefferson said in a video posted on Instagram. The Vikings first broached the …

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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 …

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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 …

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Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will return after 7-game absence for hamstring injury
1 year ago

Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson will return after 7-game absence for hamstring injury

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday, cleared to return to action after missing two months with a hamstring injury. Minnesota began its bye week after a 12-10 loss to Chicago on Monday, but Jefferson will be back on the field when the Vikings play at Las Vegas on Dec. 10. …

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Why trading Kirk Cousins is an option the Vikings may soon have to consider
1 year, 2 months ago

Why trading Kirk Cousins is an option the Vikings may soon have to consider

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Broncos vs Vikings in Sunday Night Football action. Zygi Wilf, co-owner of the Minnesota Vikings, had just exited the locker room following Sunday night’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. LIVE: QB Kirk Cousins speaks to the media https://t.co/fnL8U9YkEZ — Minnesota Vikings October 9, 2023 There is also a similarly complex slate of questions …

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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 …

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How the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is on pace to do what no receiver has ever done
1 year, 2 months ago

How the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson is on pace to do what no receiver has ever done

New York Times  

These days, it’s easy to be numb to Justin Jefferson’s greatness. “You know, if you work at it,” Sullivan told him that day, “you’ve got a chance to be a really good player.” The encouragement forged a connection that developed throughout Jefferson’s time at LSU. “He brought me up for four days,” Sullivan said, “and we went to work.” Jefferson’s …

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With season on the line, Chargers have no choice but to slow down Justin Jefferson
1 year, 3 months ago

With season on the line, Chargers have no choice but to slow down Justin Jefferson

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Chargers vs Cowboys on Monday Night Football. GO DEEPER Justin Jefferson eclipses 5,000 career receiving yards Through two weeks, the Chargers are giving up explosive passes on 24.6 percent of the pass attempts they face, the highest rate in the league, according to TruMedia. Through two weeks, Chargers defenders have been misplaying leverages and …

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Why T.J. Hockenson’s extension matters for Justin Jefferson’s Vikings future
1 year, 3 months ago

Why T.J. Hockenson’s extension matters for Justin Jefferson’s Vikings future

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — Last November, the day after the Minnesota Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said something interesting. More relevant to Adofo-Mensah’s point, though, Hockenson’s arrival allowed the Vikings offense to further stretch the field. Understanding why requires a review of last season, an assessment of how Hockenson changed the complexion of the Vikings offense and …

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Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers
1 year, 3 months ago

Justin Jefferson selected top wide receiver by panel of AP Pro Football Writers

Associated Press  

Justin Jefferson has been setting records and terrifying defenses since the Minnesota Vikings selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. The All-Pro wide receiver already broke four franchise records, including surpassing Hall of Famers Cris Carter and Randy Moss for receptions and yards in a single season. Jefferson became the youngest player in NFL history to …

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Travis Kelce, Micah Parsons highlight our non-QB MVPs for all 32 NFL teams
1 year, 5 months ago

Travis Kelce, Micah Parsons highlight our non-QB MVPs for all 32 NFL teams

New York Times  

All one needs to do to understand the NFL is a quarterbacks’ league is look at the odds for the 2023 Most Valuable Player. — Doug Haller LB Roquan Smith Smith transformed the Ravens defense after he was acquired from the Bears just before last year’s trade deadline. If he can more consistently wreck those plans, he could help push …

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NFL rookie survey: Favorite players, jersey swaps, rule changes and more
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL rookie survey: Favorite players, jersey swaps, rule changes and more

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Forty-five players in the NFL’s 2023 rookie class got to wear their pro jerseys for the first time Saturday morning, stepping out of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum tunnel and onto the dewy grass field with giant grins. The young players rotated through branding and endorsement meetings and orientations throughout the weekend, taking the field in full …

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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on the futures of Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on the futures of Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — You could quickly feel his energy, his urgency. “I don’t even remember the flight from Minnesota to Indiana last year,” Adofo-Mensah said, laughing. “I say that to say last year was such a whirlwind.” A year ago, Adofo-Mensah likened the Vikings’ circumstances to a complex puzzle. That’s also why, as Adofo-Mensah said, the Vikings “always have to pay …

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All-Pro: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Justin Jefferson, Sauce Gardner all make 2022 team
1 year, 11 months ago

All-Pro: Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Justin Jefferson, Sauce Gardner all make 2022 team

Daily Mail  

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was one vote shy of unanimous, and teammate Travis Kelce and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson received all 50 votes for the 2022 NFL All-Pro team released Friday. Mahomes received 49 of 50 votes at quarterback, falling one vote shy of unanimous along with San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and Chiefs …

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‘I had to bet on myself’: Untold stories from Stefon Diggs’ trade demand and the Bills’ pursuit
2 years, 1 month ago

‘I had to bet on myself’: Untold stories from Stefon Diggs’ trade demand and the Bills’ pursuit

New York Times  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Micah Hyde doesn’t remember how he found out, whether it was a text, tweet or news alert. HOW IT HAPPENED Bakari: When it was rumored about Stefon’s discontent in Minnesota, we had a meeting with Rick Spielman and asked for a trade. Bakari: Stefon said, “OK,” and you didn’t hear anything else about it until that …

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Justin Jefferson, his wide receiver ‘sensei’ and the art of running silky-smooth routes
2 years, 3 months ago

Justin Jefferson, his wide receiver ‘sensei’ and the art of running silky-smooth routes

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — The perfect description of Justin Jefferson’s route running is tucked inside one specific video on the internet. Sullivan continued to laud Jefferson’s route-running skills, including his ability to “nod.” “A slight change of direction without losing speed,” Sullivan said. Sullivan said NFL executives and scouts contacted him with questions, and his response was succinct: “This guy right …

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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, …

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