Justin Jefferson blew up during his first game with Minnesota’s new coaching staff, as he had already recorded more fantasy points by halftime of the late games than any other non-QB in Week 1. Fantasy managers hoped Jefferson would slide into the Cooper Kupp role with Kevin O’Connell coming from the Rams, and the first game of this supposed role resulted in the most receiving yards in a half by a Vikings receiver in more than 30 years.
While there’s some concern Minnesota took its foot off the gas in the second half like Mike Zimmer might have, it’s also worth noting Jefferson’s first TD catch came during a fourth down in which the old staff likely would’ve kicked a field goal.