The 1,000-yard mark would keep Jefferson in pursuit of Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans ' NFL-record 11 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons to begin a career. Hall of Famer Jerry Rice holds the record for most 1,000-yard receiving seasons at 14.

Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell revealed team security had to speak with Justin Jefferson during Sunday's win vs Washington.

Carolina comes into this week ranked 23rd vs. running backs (296/1,411/13 – 4.8 yards per carry with 62 catches for 380 yards and two touchdowns on eighty targets). The Jets have the fourth-worst defense against running backs (354/1,569/16 with 44 catches for 356 yards and four touchdowns).

Cardplayer's Kyle Odegard spoke to Vikings Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter recently. One of the topics they discussed was Jefferson, and he asked Carter if he had spoken to the current star receiver for the Vikings. He shared that he had given a rather positive message from their discussion.

Justin Jefferson has just four receptions for a paltry 15 yards over the last two games. That puts even a modest 1,000-yard season in jeopardy for the two-time All-Pro whose first six years in the NFL have been as productive and prolific as anyone to ever play the position.

ESPN's Adam Schefter provided an interesting update on trade rumors surrounding Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Amid the Minnesota Vikings' struggles, Justin Jefferson talked about how being a leader for the team has been harder this year.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has had two of the worst statistical games of his career the last two weeks, catching two passes for four yards in last week's 26-0 loss to the Seahawks, and then catching two passes for 11 yards in yesterday's 31-0 win over the Commanders.