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After securing only their second win of the 2024 NFL season with an exciting effort against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Los Angeles Raiders have found themselves with the unenviable task of slowing down one of the best receivers in the NFL: Justin Jefferson. Serving as the focal point of one of the most surprisingly […]

A lot transpired during Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson’s photoshoot to re-create the iconic picture of Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss. The two Minnesota sports stars learned a lot about each other in the process while Edwards sent a direct message to Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. After Jefferson spoke on his new role as a […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, drawing inspiration from NFL legend Kam Chancellor, recently shared that if he wins an NBA championship within the next few years, he plans to try his hand at professional football. Edwards made the bold statement during an interview with ESPN for the launch of Cover Story, alongside Minnesota Vikings wide […]

Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson are two of the most notable sports stars in Minnesota right now. Jefferson, a star for the Minnesota Vikings, is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL. Meanwhile, Edwards is establishing himself as a superstar for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Edwards does not believe that Jefferson would […]

Most believe that Justin Jefferson is the best wide receiver in the NFL right now, and playing for the Minnesota Vikings, naturally, there are comparisons drawn to Randy Moss. Jefferson expanded on how he thinks Randy Moss would fare if he was playing for the Vikings in 2024, and how he is aiming to have […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most surprising teams in the NFL through six weeks. Minnesota is one of only two undefeated teams in the NFL heading into Week 7. However, they are not comfortable. Every team in the NFC North, including their opponent this week, is hot on their tales and only […]

The Minnesota Vikings stayed undefeated in Week 5, beating the New York Jets in London 23-17. Despite picking up the W, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson and head coach Kevin O’Connell were not happy with how the offense played. “I feel like we didn’t play well on the offensive side of the ball,” Jefferson told […]

The Minnesota Vikings have started the season on a roll, and they’re continuing it against the Green Bay Packers. Sam Darnold has already thrown three touchdowns in the first half, and one of them was to wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Just like any touchdown, Jefferson celebrated with his go-to griddy dance, but he pointed at […]

The Green Bay Packers are heading into a crucial early-season divisional game against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. Green Bay’s health may be the most important factor in this matchup. Packers QB Jordan Love is set to make his return against the Vikings, which is great news for Green Bay’s offense. Unfortunately, they […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. Vikings fans were panicking during the preseason when J.J. McCarthy went down with a season-ending injury. Now Minnesota is 3-0 and heading into a crucial divisional game against the Packers that could propel them to 4-0. Vikings WR Justin Jefferson understands […]

The Minnesota Vikings are now 3-0 after blowing out the Houston Texans 34-7 in their Week 3 matchup on Sunday. While quarterback Sam Darnold matched his career-high of four touchdown passes, the Vikings’ defense smothered the Texans all afternoon, to the raucous cheers from the crowd. Meanwhile, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught six passes […]

The Minnesota Vikings face a strong test in Week 3. Minnesota has a chance to go 3-0 if they can defeat the Texans in a crucial game for both sides. Thankfully the Vikings should have their best player on the field on Sunday. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell spoke with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero on Sunday […]

The Minnesota Vikings received two important injury updates on Friday. Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has reportedly been removed from the injury report and is expected to play in Week 3 against the Houston Texans, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. However, wide receiver Jordan Addison has reportedly been ruled out for Sunday’s game with […]

The Minnesota Vikings are surprisingly 2-0, thanks in large part to superstar wideout Justin Jefferson playing like a Hall-of-Famer. However, the LSU alum’s availability for the Vikings’ Week 3 game against the Houston Texans was up in the air when he suffered a quadriceps injury this past Sunday. However, Jefferson confirmed that he’ll play, via […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the surprises of the NFL season through two weeks. Kevin O’Connell has the Vikings playing great ball so far this season, and they are 2-0 after a big upset over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Ahead of their Week 3 clash with the Houston Texans, defensive tackle […]

Star Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was forced to leave the team’s Week 2 after suffering a quad injury. But as the Vikings prepare for the Houston Texans in Week 3, Jefferson is looking more and more likely to be on the field. The wide receiver participated in Minnesota’s walkthrough on Wednesday, via Adam […]

By now, you’ve probably heard all about the ref so fast he can keep pace with Justin Jefferson, even when the 49ers defense can’t. But now it’s time to put a name on the zebra striped speedster and do a deep dive on the legend that is… Tyree Walton. Walton became the talk of the […]

It is well known that NFL receivers like to get paid. Contract holdouts have become the norm in recent years for players at the position group, but the biggest star pass-catchers in the NFL do deserve huge paydays. Currently, Ja’Marr Chase is seeking a new contract. He held out during training camp/the preseason, but he […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said that wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be “day-to-day” due to the quad contusion that he suffered against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and said that it was “pretty positive in the early returns,” according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Justin Jefferson stayed on the ground when he […]

Week 2 of the NFL season saw injuries to some key players, most notably on the offensive side of the ball. The season has just started, and teams are looking to come out of the gate on a good note, but that’s hard to do when players continue to go down. This week’s injury report […]

The Minnesota Vikings shocked the world of football when they got the upper hand against the San Francisco 49ers. Sam Darnold was going all out as Brock Purdy also heated up in this game. By the end of it, the clash was determined by the talent of each team’s wide receiver corps. It just so […]

Despite having a huge performance and being a big reason why the Minnesota Vikings took down the San Francisco 49ers in Week 2, Justin Jefferson didn’t come away unscathed. The All-Pro receiver sustained a quad contusion, the medical term for a “charley horse” or sometimes referred to as “dead leg.” For professional athletes, it can […]

Maybe the 49ers should have tried harder to get Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Then he wouldn’t have been able to burn them for a 97-yard score. And maybe Jefferson could have made history for a different team during Minnesota’s 23-17 win versus the 49ers. Jefferson turned in a spectacular performance Sunday, putting him […]

Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson was helped off the field in the third quarter of their matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Justin Jefferson and Fred Warner collided with each other, and Jefferson’s leg got caught underneath. Nick Bosa was also injured in the same play but not in the collision with Jefferson […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold turned some heads on Sunday, when he threw a massive bomb to Justin Jefferson for a touchdown. The two Vikings hooked up for a 97 yard touchdown play against the San Francisco 49ers. SAM DARNOLD TO JUSTIN JEFFERSON FOR THE 97 YARD TOUCHDOWN 🤯 WOW pic.twitter.com/3IHPQUVs4q — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September […]

The San Francisco 49ers tried to acquire Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson before the 2024 NFL Draft. The Niners were one of three teams that had their efforts rebuffed this offseason, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets also had interest in the stud wideout, but […]

Heading into the 2024 season, Justin Jefferson had played 60 career games with the Minnesota Vikings, and in 38 of them he had either scored a touchdown or gone over the 100 yard mark. On Sunday afternoon, Jefferson bumped that number up to 39 after finding the end zone halfway through the 2nd quarter in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and star receiver Ja’Marr Chase will start the NFL season at odds, having failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension. As of late, the negotiations have taken a competitive and intense turn. Amidst ongoing discussions for a long-term extension, Chase has expressed his desire not just to match but slightly […]

Despite what some might view as a drawback, Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has expressed a strong affection for the state’s tranquility, labeling it as “boring” but beneficial for his focus and personal growth. In a candid discussion on the “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams,” Jefferson explained the underlying reasons for […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has played in one playoff game in his career, and it was a loss to the New York Giants in the wild card round of the 2022 season. In Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, Jefferson and the Vikings are going to get a shot at revenge, playing […]

Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson will forever be linked from their days in one of the best pass catching rooms ever at LSU. Now, both are balling out in the NFL as two of the top players in the league. Jefferson was rewarded for his output over his first few […]

Minnesota sports icons Kevin Garnett and Randy Moss created one of the most iconic photos in the history of sports. The images conjure up good feelings for not only fans of both the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Timberwolves, but a bunch of sports fans who watched their exploits both on the field and the court […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are still embroiled in a contract drama with Ja’Marr Chase. Now, another wrinkle has been thrown into the equation, and it involves Chase’s former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson. Chase wants his new deal to be worth one more cent than Jefferson’s, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: According […]

Anyone who was lucky enough to be there for it knows that the 2019 LSU football team is arguably the greatest team in modern college football history. The Tigers not only went 15-0, won the National Title, and had a record-tying 14 players selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, they also outscored opponents by a […]

We are at the time of the year when your fantasy football drafts are starting up, and positional rankings are near the top of your draft preparation. From looking through positional tiers and handcuffs to understanding target share and snap workload, this time of the year is what helps you build out your championship roster. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have endured a difficult week of training camp in what has become a painful summer. They learned that quarterback J.J. McCarthy was lost for the season after the rookie first round selection suffered an ACL tear after a very promising performance in the team’s first preseason game against the Raiders. Prior to […]

It’s looking like every day that Sam Darnold will be the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, especially after the news of the season-ending injury to rookie J.J. McCarthy. While some fans may feel uneasy with the development, one player who is absolutely not is Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Darnold is now a […]

The Minnesota Vikings roster was recently dealt an unfortunate injury blow, as it was revealed that quarterback JJ McCarthy will miss the entire 2023 season after undergoing meniscus surgery. Sam Darnold, who was expected to start regardless, will now certainly be the stater. Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson dropped a take on Darnold that […]

In just the eighth game of his fourth season in the National Football League, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson set the record for most receiving yards by a player in their first four NFL seasons. It was an achievement that properly captured the incredible and immediate impact that Jefferson has made in such a […]