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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,
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.
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: 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’ offense sharing targets helps Jefferson
Mike Florio and Chris Simms piece together why it’s in Justin Jefferson’s best interest to have the Vikings offense to share the ball around, rather than always going to him.
Lions Rookie Rips Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Ahead of Primetime
Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson all the bulletin board material he needs ahead of primetime.
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: ‘I won’t be able to sleep Saturday’
The Minnesota Vikings face the Detroit Lions at Ford Field Sunday night for the NFC North Division title, a No. 1 seed and a first round bye in the NFC Playoffs. The importance of Sunday’s game is not lost on Minnesota’s locker room.
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 ...
Five takeaways from Vikings’ 31-9 loss to Lions
Here are five takeaways from the Vikings’ 31-9 loss to the Lions. There’s no way around it: In the biggest game of his career ...
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 ...
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 ...
4 mistakes the Vikings made against the Lions that cost them the No. 1 seed
With both the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the conference on the line on Sunday night in a winner-take-all battle against the rival Detroit Lions, the Minnes ...
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Vikings vs. Lions Sunday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Aaron Jones, Jahmyr Gibbs, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and more
With a small group of fantasy managers still battling it out for league championships, we have an excellent matchup for ...
Justin Jefferson previews Week 18 matchup vs. Lions 'NFL GameDay Morning'
Purdy, 49ers lose momentum in tough Week 17 loss to Lions The San Francisco 49ers struggled to maintain momentum in a tough ...