Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings took on the Detroit Lions on "Sunday Night Football" to close out the regular season in Week 18. During the primetime matchup, Jefferson made NFL history, showcasing his talent ahead of the playoffs.
Some top wideouts are prima donnas, but Jefferson's teammates see him as a "down to earth" superstar who "is doing it the right way."
Jefferson was held to three receptions on nine targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 31-9 blowout loss to Detroit. Jefferson had an uncharacteristically poor game which featured several drops (one of which hit him in the hands in the end zone) en route to his worst catch rate of the season (33 percent).
Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson all the bulletin board material he needs ahead of primetime.
Only Andre Johnson and Marvin Harrison, both Hall of Famers, as well as Julio Jones and Antonio Brown, have accomplished the feat.
Don't worry, Justin Jefferson has insurance! The Minnesota Vikings' star wide receiver played a portion of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers
Justin Jefferson joined a short list of elite receivers during the first half of Sunday’s game against the Lions.
The NFL playoffs are set after the regular season ended in Week 18. With that in mind, here are 10 takeaways heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.
The next time Minnesota stopped the Lions came with 27 seconds to play. Darnold took a knee, ending the game and sending the Vikings to face old rival Matthew Stafford on Monday night. They are the NFL's first 14-win wild-card team.
Everybody’s got to come through here, baby!” Detroit defensive end Za’Darius Smith said to the roaring crowd after the game.