Minnesota still has its share of problems for the 2020 season, but a second wide receiver doesn’t appear to be one of them.
Through the first two games, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins struggled to find wide receivers besides Adam Thielen.
But then, Justin Jefferson broke out. The rookie has put up over 100 receiving yards in two consecutive matchups.
Bleacher Report thinks Jefferson is now the Vikings’ best building block. Here’s what the outlet said about the choice:
“Jefferson has helped open up the field for quarterback Kirk Cousins, and he’s taking pressure off Adam Thielen, who hauled in eight catches for 114 yards and a touchdown in the win over Houston.
The big-play potential Jefferson showcased in college with the LSU Tigers is now carrying over into the NFL. The Vikings now have another dynamic one-two punch at wide receiver, which will allow the front office to focus on other offensive areas of need over the next few years.”
The 0-2 start brought about critics asking for the Vikings to draft a quarterback or even another wide receiver in the first round come 2021. Since then, Jefferson has helped Cousins and gotten the offense back on track. If he can keep this up, Minnesota has found its wide receiver two.
