The Minnesota Vikings’ offense boasts Pro Bowl talents at running back and wide receiver. The New England Patriots successfully limited the former Thursday night, holding Dalvin Cook to 42 yards on 22 carries.
The latter? Different story.
New England had no answer for Justin Jefferson in its 33-26 loss at U.S. Bank Stadium, surrendering nine catches on 11 targets for 139 yards and one touchdown to Minnesota’s rising-star receiver.
During that performance, Jefferson surpassed ex-Patriot and Viking Randy Moss to set the NFL record for receiving yards in a player’s first three seasons.