Vikings rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson has already broke Randy Moss’ rookie team record for most receptions in a season.
Heading into Week 17 of the season, Jefferson could break Moss’ rookie yardage record. Moss finished his rookie season with 1,313 yards in 1998. Jefferson needs just 47 yards against the Lions to close out the season to ink his name in the history books.
This could all be impacted by who plays for the Vikings in what will be a meaningless game. Will Kirk Cousins suit up at quarterback or will it be Sean Mannion?
I would imagine young players, even the ones as talented as Jefferson, will play.
Jefferson’s mark of 1,267 receiving yards ranks fourth in the NFL behind only DeAndre Hopkins, Travis Kelce and Stefon Diggs.
Jefferson has by far been the best rookie wide receiver. The next closest rookie in receiving yards is Dallas’ CeeDee Lamb who has 827 receiving yards.
