Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson emerged as one of the top players in the NFL at his position in his third season and an amazing catch at a pivotal moment of the team’s win Sunday over the Buffalo Bills.
Kirk Cousins found Jefferson yelling down the sideline, on fourth-and-18 with the game in danger. Jefferson could barely catch the pass high enough for him to grab it with one hand. Jefferson then brought it down for the first time to extend his drive. He was able to keep the ball, even though Cam Lewis, his cornerback grasped at it with two hands.
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Justin Jefferson (#18) of the Minnesota Vikings catches a pass before Cam Lewis (#39) of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Nov. 13, 20,22.
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Justin Jefferson somehow managed to make this catch against Buffalo Bills.
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Jefferson’s incredible catch helped Minnesota get downTo the goal line, the drive would stall. The Vikings won the game with a few quirks. A Josh Allen error in his own zone was recovered by Eric Kendricks. Later, a Patrick Peterson interception was made in overtime.
“Just the way my body went up, him catching the ball in his hands and me taking it from him, the whole play was crazy,” Jefferson said after the game, via the team’s website. It all starts at the O-line. Kirk’s blocking gave me enough time to make a play and give me the opportunity to go up. But it’s not just me. This is a win for the entire team. This win was a result of so many people playing such a large role. I am just happy to be 8-1.
Justin Jefferson kept the driver’s name alive.
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He said, via the Star Tribune, “It felt unreal, it felt like a film.” “I explained this to everybody, it is our season. We must win the Super Bowl. It’s up to us to continue working.
Justin Jefferson, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver, grabs a deep pass during overtime of an NFL game against Cam Lewis, the #39 Buffalo Bills cornerback, in Orchard Park (New York), Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.
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Jefferson had 10 catches for 193 yards. In the first quarter, he had a touchdown catch. This was his fifth touchdown catch and he had 10 or more passes. He has now accumulated 150 yards or more.
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He was able to pass Randy Moss. Odell Beckham Jr.He holds the record for receiving at least 150 yards in three consecutive seasons of NFL history. Jefferson now has seven. He tied Beckham and Lance Alworth as the player with the most games that have at least 4,000 yards receiving. He has 4,076 yards receiving in 42 games.
