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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching two-point conversion pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

Jefferson opened the season with a return to the end zone, rewarding the Vikings for the opportunity

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson celebrates a defensive stop against the Green Bay Packers as he watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (1) waits for the start of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Vikings make their latest pivot at QB, as Murray takes the reins for what could be a rebound season

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Frequent flyer: Justin Jefferson embraces international spotlight as Vikings return to London

By Ken Maguire - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) runs on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Dec 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Lamb agrees to 4-year, $136 million deal with Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon and Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks with quarterback Jared Goff (16) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 30-24. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Lions beat Vikings to clinch first division title since 1993

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch as Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Vikings get promising news on WR Justin Jefferson after he’s taken to hospital with chest injury

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson reacts from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Oct. 23, 2023, in Minneapolis. The Vikings designated wide receiver Jefferson for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Nov. 8, bringing the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year back to practice with three weeks to assess the readiness of his strained right hamstring for game action. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

Vikings opt for caution and keep Jefferson out again in ugly 12-10 loss to Bears

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) can't make a catch in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Terrell Edmunds (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Justin Jefferson can’t hold on, Vikings’ 4 fumbles prove costly in sloppy loss to Eagles

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson walks out for practice Wednesday, July 26, 2023, during the NFL football team's training camp in Eagan, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)

Vikings star Justin Jefferson plays his contract situation cool and welcomes the pressure

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) runs for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida's Anthony Richardson all will make fan bases very happy on April 27, but the steal of the draft could end up being Tennessee's Hendon Hooker. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Vikings need cornerbacks and a receiver, but what about QB?

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes answers a question during an NFL football media availability in Scottsdale, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. The Chiefs will play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Patrick Mahomes wins 2nd MVP award ahead of Super Bowl

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) runs with the ball after incepting a pass by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen as safety Camryn Bynum (24) looks on in overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills in overtime

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) battle for the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Commanders trust steadily improving St-Juste with toughest assignments

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (58) and safety Eddie Jackson, right, after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

No dissension, no diva: Vikings, Jefferson share mutual love

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, left, catches a 3-yard touchdown pass ahead of Dallas Cowboys defensive back Rashard Robinson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings could be without the touchdown prowess of Thielen

By BRIAN HALL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches a 71-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Jefferson’s breakout not enough, as Vikings falter at finish

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) gets congratulations from Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

LSU, Alabama loaded with playmaking wide receivers

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press