Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has great respect for receivers like Justin Jefferson, but he refuses to fear them. That confidence shined Sunday.
Wide receiver Calvin Johnson may be retired, but he still doesn’t want to see anyone do well against the Detroit Lions. Johnson made that clear through a joke while meeting Minnesota Vikings star wideout Justin Jefferson on the field prior to Week 18.
The Lions were led by a cast of many on defense including cornerback Amik Robertson, who held star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to three catches for 54 yards on the evening. The Lions harassed quarterback Sam Darnold into 18-for-41 passing for 166 yards and no touchdowns as they took control late.
“He is a special one. He’s my type of guy,” Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said. “I think he’s one of the toughest guys playing in that position. He’s an old-school player, in my opinion. It’s almost like a defensive guy playing receiver.”
After Sunday's game, Justin Jefferson, who caught three passes for 54 yards on the night, was asked about the "physical nature" of the way the Lions covered him, which prompted a direct response from the former LSU Tiger on the way the game was officiated.
ALLEN PARK -- Justin Jefferson has put together a full season’s worth of impressive stats in nine career games against the Detroit Lions.
It's why the past 11 NFL MVP winners have been quarterbacks. However, every signal-caller -- even MVP winners -- need help from others to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy as Super Bowl champions at the end of the season.
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are squaring off in what is being viewed as one of the biggest regular season games of all time. The winner claims the division and the NFC's top seed in the playoffs, while the loser will be forced to play a road game.
Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson all the bulletin board material he needs ahead of primetime.
The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Detroit Lions on Sunday night, which means they will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card round rather than rece
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