US EditionJustin Jefferson's Frustration Level Reaches Boiling Point as Vikings WR Makes Major Move After Embarrassing Loss to Seahawks
Jefferson caught two passes for a career-low four yards amid a four-game losing streak that eliminated the Vikings from playoff contention, sources said.
- On Sunday, Justin Jefferson declined to speak after the Minnesota Vikings' 26-0 shutout loss to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, Seattle, the team said.
- Last week, Justin Jefferson told reporters `It's frustrating to lose.`, and observers say he has run out of things to say as the Vikings offense struggles.
- On specific plays, Justin Jefferson caught two passes on six targets for a career-low four yards, including a third-quarter four-yard catch that drew a 15-yard penalty on Nick Emmanwori and was the target of a deflected interception.
- With four straight losses, the Minnesota Vikings face immediate playoff implications, and Justin Jefferson's silence surprised beat writers who traveled to Lumen Field since he usually speaks after games.
- Statistically, Jefferson is in a rare slump, with a seven-game streak without a 100-yard outing and 21 of 42 targets caught since Carson Wentz's injury.
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Justin Jefferson declines comment after worst game of his career
SEATTLE — The frustration appears to be setting in for star receiver Justin Jefferson. After the Minnesota Vikings were embarrassed in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field, Jefferson left the locker room without talking to reporters. The fact that Jefferson declined comment is notable because he has typically spoken after every game of his career — win, lose, or draw. It’s not a coincidence that Jefferson chose …
Justin Jefferson bails on media after career-worst game as Vikings season turns ugly
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson ended with a career low four receiving yards on two catches and skipped speaking to the media after the embarrassing 26-0 loss to the Seahawks.
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson a no-show after worst game of his career
SEATTLE — The frustration appears to be setting in for star receiver Justin Jefferson. After the Vikings were embarrassed in a 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field, Jefferson left the locker room without talking to reporters. The fact that Jefferson declined comment is notable because he has typically spoken after every game — win, lose, or draw. It’s not a coincidence that Jefferson chose not to speak publicly af…
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