JUSTIN JEFFERSON NEWS

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

Justin Jefferson breaks Randy Moss' Vikings record for season receiving yards MINNEAPOLIS — Quarterback Kirk Cousins called multiple plays in the huddle with 19 seconds left in the Vikings' 27-24 win against the Giants...

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

NFL odds Week 16: Wacky wins and bad beats

We got you covered with all the NFL wacky wins and bad beats. Here's a rundown on the action!

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Justin Jefferson breaks Randy Moss' Vikings record for receiving yards in a season Jefferson also set a franchise record for receptions in a season during a 12-catch, 133-yard performance Saturday against the Giants.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Tops 100 yards again Jefferson caught 12 of 16 targets for 133 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 27-24 win over the Giants.

Impact It was another huge day for the NFL's receiving yards leader, as Jefferson reached triple digits for the 10th time this season while scoring his eighth TD. The third-year wideout is now 208 yards short of Calvin Johnson's all-time single-season record of 1,964 heading into a Week 17 road game against the Packers -- a defense he lit up for 184 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 1.

DECEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Greg Joseph kicked a career-long 61-yard field goal as time expired to give the Minnesota Vikings a 27-24 victory that prevented the New York Giants from clinching a playoff spot

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles lead the way with 8 players in inaugural Pro Bowl Games

Jalen Hurts is among eight players from the NFL-leading Eagles heading to the new-look Pro Bowl Games. Find out the full rosters!

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Vikings' Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up

Justin Jefferson's ability to hang onto the ball for the Minnesota Vikings might be the best of all of his superb skills

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Justin Jefferson says he feels like Michael Jordan vs. the Pistons "The defenses we're facing, they try whatever it takes for me not to get those big plays," the star receiver said Wednesday after absorbing...

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Giants hoping to join Vikings in postseason. First they must stop Justin Jefferson

A win over the Vikings would all but guarantee the Giants a playoff berth. To do so, they'll need to limit the electric Justin Jefferson.

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Vikings' Cook, Bills' Diggs among best bets to score

With temperatures dropping, these players will continue to bring the heat to fantasy lineups

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No limitations in practice Jefferson (ribs/chest) wasn't listed on Tuesday's injury report, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact After Saturday's 39-36 win versus the Colts, coach Kevin O'Connell relayed that Jefferson suffered a "rib chest contusion" during the contest. On Monday, O'Connell noted to Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune an expectation that Jefferson would be able to practice all week ahead of Saturday's game against the Giants. With no limitations at all to kick off Week 16 prep, Jefferson appears set to resume his standing as the Vikings' top wide receiver.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins keeps delivering in clutch for comeback king Vikings

The pile of comeback victories for Kirk Cousins this season keeps outgrowing the doubts about his ability to elevate the Minnesota Vikings to win the toughest games

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin O'Connell Says Big Hits Against Justin Jefferson Aren't 'By Accident' At Times Jefferson has been taking all kinds of hard contact recently.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM