Vikings news: Justin Jefferson reacts to LeBron James' praise during Monday Night Football

Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL this season, and he caught a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. Jefferson's exploits caught the attention of one LeBron James, who took to Twitter to praise the Vikings wideout:

Justin Jefferson is so TOUGH!!!! #YoungKing🤴🏾

— LeBron James (@KingJames) December 21, 2021

Jefferson was asked about LeBron's praise on Thursday:

#Vikings WR Justin Jefferson said it was "crazy" to see LeBron James touting him in a tweet on Monday.

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) December 23, 2021

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It certainly has to feel special to get some love from a legend like LeBron James, and Jefferson deserves it all. After a historic rookie season with the Vikings, the young wide receiver is taking his game to the next level in Year 2.

Jefferson was rather quiet against the Bears after his touchdown, with Kirk Cousins struggling to do much with his arm. Even so, Jefferson still has 89 catches for 1,335 yards and nine touchdowns in 14 games this season. He had 88 catches for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie, setting a new NFL rookie record for receiving yards.

The second-year wideout is trying to help lead the Vikings to the playoffs. Minnesota is currently 7-7 on the season, which has them in the seventh and final playoff spot in the NFC. Next up on the schedule is a tough game against the Los Angeles Rams, which is now set to be played without Dalvin Cook because he's on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

That will put even more pressure on Jefferson and Cousins to deliver. We certainly shouldn't rule it out given just how good Jefferson is.