Justin Jefferson has huge game as Minnesota Vikings get big road win vs. Los Angeles Chargers
beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 27-20, snap a two-game losing streak and avoid yet another close loss.
Then, during Zimmer’s postgame news conference, a reporter mentioned that Vikings offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak earlier this week said Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson deserved more targets.
“Yeah, he shouldn’t be telling that to the media,’’ Zimmer said.
Jefferson, who set the NFL rookie record last year with 1,400 receiving yards, had only nine targets and five catches during the past two games, both Vikings losses.
On Sunday, he caught nine passes (on 11 targets) for 143 yards and made a clutch grab on the final possession of the game at SoFi Stadium.
Kubiak had delivered on his promise.
“Some great play-calling,’’ Jefferson said with a grin.
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The Vikings defense, missing five key players, deserved ample praise for holding the Chargers offense in check. But this was about the team’s playmakers.
It was about Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries.
About Adam Thielen catching five passes for 65 yards and a key reception in the fourth quarter.
And, most dramatically, about the Vikings making full use of Jefferson – a process that started behind the scenes.