People knew the Vikings had to eventually replace Stefon Diggs, but they didn’t know the team could do so this quickly.
Minnesota picked wideout Justin Jefferson with one of the draft choices the Vikings got from the Bills. Many expected Jefferson to replace some of the production from Diggs’ 2019, but I don’t think people thought he could be this good.
Jefferson had 563 receiving yards in seven games and just five starts. He also has three touchdown receptions.
Our friends over at Touchdown Wire like what they see from Jefferson thus far. The outlet listed the rookie as an underrated player through the first half of the season. Here’s what it said about Jefferson:
“Primarily a slot receiver at LSU, Jefferson has proven to have every asset you want in a primary outside receiver — tremendous route understanding and awareness, the ability to combine speed and leverage, and a real knack for making the contested catch. The Vikings have wisely decided to re-create their offense around the run game in the second half of the season, but when Jefferson does get the ball, watch out.”
The Vikings offense has looked better recently, and some of that can be contributed to having an option at wideout besides Adam Thielen. If Minnesota wants to get back on track, Jefferson needs to keep producing.
