Justin Jefferson, Vikings and Detroit Lions

Vikings X-Factor vs. Rams, and it’s not Justin Jefferson
Vikings will depend on multiple weapons to advance in Wild Card round and tight end T.J. Hockenson may serve as the X-factor
Vikings' Justin Jefferson makes history in first half vs Lions
Justin Jefferson joined a short list of elite receivers during the first half of Sunday’s game against the Lions.
Justin Jefferson’s High School Rival Promises ‘Smoke’ in Vikings-Lions Clash
One of Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson's oldest rivals, Lions cornerback Amik Robertson promised there'd be no cozy reunion in Week 18.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson Calls Out Officials After Loss to the Lions
After Sunday's game, Justin Jefferson, who caught three passes for 54 yards on the night, was asked about the "physical nature" of the way the Lions covered him, which prompted a direct response from the former LSU Tiger on the way the game was officiated.
Matthew Coller: Justin Jefferson's motor brought the Vikings to this point
Double team him? Sure. But that doesn't take Justin Jefferson out of any game. And that's why the Vikings are playing for the NFC on Sunday.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Held in check Sunday
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).
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson-Sam Darnold bench moment grabs attention amid red struggles vs. Lions
The Detroit Lions have repeated as NFC North Division champions with their 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field Sunday night. The win improved the Lions to 15-2 and earned them a first-round bye week in the NFL postseason,
Justin Jefferson wanted more calls against Lions: 'They held us a lot'
He doesn't think it's the reason why the Vikings lost on Sunday night, but Justin Jefferson believes the Lions' defensive backs should've been called for more penalties in the game. Detroit played very physically in man coverage all night,
Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson named NFLPA All-Pro, adding yet another feather to star's cap
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been named by the NFL Players Association's All-Pro team, just another ...
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NFL Legend Calvin Johnson Shares Wholesome Exchange With Vikings Superstar Justin Jefferson After Meeting for First Time
Wide receiver Calvin Johnson may be retired, but he still doesn’t want to see anyone do well against the Detroit Lions. Johnson made that clear through a joke while meeting Minnesota Vikings star ...
Justin Jefferson’s Vikings teammates gush about star receiver’s impact: ‘You feel his joy’
Some top wideouts are prima donnas, but Jefferson's teammates see him as a "down to earth" superstar who "is doing it the ...
2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking 10 most important non-quarterbacks, including Saquon Barkley, Justin Jefferson
It's why the past 11 NFL MVP winners have been quarterbacks. However, every signal-caller -- even MVP winners -- need help ...
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Justin Jefferson earns first major award from 2024 season and it's incredibly well reserved
The first of those accolades came the way of wide receiver Justin Jefferson who was named to the NFLPA All-Pro team. This is ...
Vikings need a hard reset on their passing game for the playoffs after a humbling loss to Lions
The Minnesota Vikings need to reboot their passing attack for the playoffs. Sam Darnold struggled in the ...
Lions CB Amik Robertson, as confident as anyone, fearless in duel with Justin Jefferson
Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has great respect for receivers like Justin Jefferson, but he refuses to fear them. That ...
Podcast: Patrick Reusse on the Vikings’ flop, Sam Darnold’s future and Anthony Edwards
Host Michael Rand was joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse for a look back at the weekend in Minnesota sports, ...