The Vikings upset the Chargers on Sunday, but it wasn’t easy: Minnesota needed third-down conversions, fourth-down conversions and timely turnovers. The Vikings closed out the game when Dalvin Cook converted on fourth-and-two late in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota also moved the chains at a key moment towards the end of the third quarter. Vikings QB Kirk Cousins found WR Justin Jefferson over the middle on third down. Jefferson was well past cornerback Chris Harris Jr. and well past the first-down marker. Harris, despite appearing to be the Chargers player closest to Jefferson, let his frustration get the best of him.
See for yourself:
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— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) November 15, 2021
Jefferson finished with nine receptions on 11 targets and 143 receiving yards. After Jefferson had a few quiet games, the Vikings wide receiver created separation on routes and hauled in tough catches — much to the dismay of Harris and the rest of the Chargers secondary.
The Vikings moved to 4-5 with the win. The Chargers dropped to 5-4.
