Jacksonville Jaguars defense clamps down on Justin Jefferson

As Vikings’ opponents focus on Justin Jefferson, he focuses on winning
Though most opposing teams do everything in their power to limit Jefferson whenever they play the Vikings, the Jaguars took it to a different level this past weekend. They used split safety coverage scheme on 92.9% of snaps, which was the highest rate of split safety coverage since 2018, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.
Jacksonville Jaguars defense clamps down on Justin Jefferson, to no avail in loss to Vikings
It didn't matter. The Jaguars secondary held Justin Jefferson, the NFL's leading yardage receiver, to a season-low 48 yards on five catches, his lowest total since the Vikings' 2023 game against ...
Vikings' Justin Jefferson: Modest performance against Jags
Modest performance against Jags
Justin Jefferson passes Adam Thielen for No. 4 all-time in Vikings receiving yards
With his first catch of the day on Sunday, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson passed Adam Thielen and moved into fourth for all-time receiving yards with Minnesota. Jefferson was sitting at 6,687 yards following his first grab of the day against Jacksonville.
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson moves into fourth on team's all-time receiving yards list
Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson continues to climb the team's all-time receiving list. The former NFL Offensive Player of the Year moved into fourth all-time after hauling in a 5-yard pass on the team's opening drive Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson Primed for DFS Success vs Jaguars
The Minnesota Vikings travel to Florida for a date against the Jacksonville Jaguars. What should we expect from Justin Jefferson and the Vikings offense?
Vikings Address Justin Jefferson’s Potential Frustration With Sam Darnold
Vikings QB Sam Darnold threw three interceptions while targeting Justin Jefferson in Week 10, leading to some frustration on ...
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Justin Jefferson contract details: How Vikings star became NFL's highest paid WR
This deal made Jefferson the highest-paid wide receiver as well as the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Jefferson's signing bonus on the deal – $88.743 million – is also a record ...
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Video: How do Vikings combat coverage on Justin Jefferson?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts after a long reception against the Indianapolis Colts in the ...
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5 best things from behind-the-scenes video of Justin Jefferson with Anthony Edwards
Jefferson is signed with the Vikings through 2028 and Edwards's contract with the Timberwolves runs through the 2028-29 season. Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson did way more than just ...
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Justin Jefferson's catch of the year looked even more incredible up close
Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is the best at his position in the NFL for a reason. During Thursday night’s away game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jefferson came ...
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Justin Jefferson: I have to get over that 100-yard hump
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is in some uncharted territory right now. Jefferson has posted between 81 and 92 receiving yards in each of the last four games, which marks the first time ...
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Justin Jefferson Fantasy Projections: Week 11 vs. the Titans
In his past five games, Jefferson has averaged 10.9 fantasy points (54.5 total). He has 473 receiving yards on 33 catches (49 targets) and one touchdown. In Week 2 versus the San Francisco 49ers, ...
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Analysis: Patience, precision will be key to getting Vikings QB Sam Darnold back on track
Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23) intercepts a pass intended for Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) in the second quarter of Minnesota's 12-7 win in Jacksonville on Sunday.