JUSTIN JEFFERSON NEWS

May not play full game Head coach Kevin O'Connell intimated Friday that Jefferson and other key starters on offense and defense may not play the entirety of the Vikings' Week 18 game in Chicago, Joe Nels...

Impact Minnesota is assured no worse than the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs regardless of how this weekend's games transpire, but since the Vikings will need a win over the Bears plus a Cardinals win over the heavily-favored 49ers to climb to the No. 2 seed, O'Connell may not have much incentive to expose key players to an injury heading into the wild-card round. While Jefferson and all of the Vikings' other starting skill-position players look poised to play at least one series, the uncertainty of whether they'll play much beyond that makes it tough to reliably project any in Week 18 season-long or DFS lineups.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson Talked to Kevin O'Connell About Moving Him More After Packers Loss The Vikings will need to be ready for Jefferson to face heavy defensive attention in the playoffs.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Jefferson, Vikings regroup after major slip-up for offense

Justin Jefferson’s race toward the NFL receiving record hit a speed bump on the grass in Green Bay last week

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has blueprint for defending Justin Jefferson been exposed?

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander showed how to contain Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Carmen Vitali explains how he did i...

JANUARY 5, 2023

49ers' McCaffrey, Eagles' Brown among best bets to score

It’s the last week of the regular season and there are still a lot of questions about who will earn their way into the playoffs

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Jefferson's underwhelming games have a theme, and more from loss to Packers Opponents try to dish out "as much physical abuse as they can,” Jefferson said. What can the Vikings do about it with the playoffs on tap?

JANUARY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Alexander playing major role in Packers' late-season surge

The Green Bay Packers enter their regular-season finale controlling their playoff fate in part because their lone Pro Bowl selection has cemented his status as one of the game’s to...

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings scrambling to solve recurring problem of poor starts

The Minnesota Vikings have outscored their opponents this season during the fourth quarter and overtime by 78 points

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabers helps No. 16 LSU rout Purdue 63-7 in Citrus Bowl

Malik Nabers threw for a touchdown, caught one and had 163 yards receiving in No. 16 LSU’s 63-7 rout of Purdue in the Citrus Bowl

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Just one catch Sunday Jefferson caught one of five targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Packers.

Impact It was a brutal showing for Jefferson, one that likely cost him a chance to break Calvin Johnson's NFL record for receiving yards in a season, but the whole Vikings offense struggled after losing two offensive linemen to injuries early in the game. The team might prioritize the health of its stars in a relatively meaningless regular-season finale, so Jefferson may not see much of the field in Week 18 against the Bears.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles, Vikings stall; Giants clinch playoff spot; QBs on the rebound: 3 up, 3 down

The NFC playoff picture got more clarity Sunday, with the Giants securing a berth. Meanwhile, the Eagles and Vikings are showing flaws.

JANUARY 2, 2023

Outscored on the season, Vikings have plenty of doubters

This isn’t how the NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings hoped to perform as they get ready for the playoffs

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score, and the Green Bay Packers continued their improbable playoff push by shutting down Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Viki...

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jaire Alexander hits the Griddy after breaking up pass intended for Justin Jefferson Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and then uses Je...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • NFL.COM

Packers CB Jaire Alexander calls Vikings WR Justin Jefferson's huge Week 1 output 'a fluke' Vikings WR Justin Jefferson scorched the Packers in Week 1, generating nine catches for 184 yards and two TDs in the 23-7 season-opening t...

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • NFL.COM

Vikings seek to complete regular-season sweep of Packers

The NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings will attempt to complete a regular-season sweep of the Green Bay Packers when the division rivals face off Sunday at Lambeau Field

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

T.J. Hockenson proves perfect fit for Vikings' offense

When tight end Irv Smith Jr. injured an ankle in Week 8, the Minnesota Vikings quickly added T

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should WRs get MVP votes; Hackett mea culpa: Schrager's Cheat Sheet

Justin Jefferson is having a historic season. Should he be considered for the NFL MVP award? Peter Schrager examines that and lays out what...

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Best NFL Catches of 2022: Highlights featuring Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams and DeAndre Hopkins It's been a season of superhuman catches in the NFL - here's a look at some of the best in 2022.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • SKY.COM

Vikings offense still seeking complete performance

The Minnesota Vikings have made the first year for coach Kevin O’Connell an unforgettable and unparalleled season of late-game drama

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Niners roll; Packers, Steelers stay alive; Jets, Broncos flail: NFL notes and analysis

The Jets and Broncos may have flatlined, but don't bury the Packers and Steelers just yet in their fight for the playoffs.

DECEMBER 26, 2022