J.J. McCarthy downplays Justin Jefferson’s 53-yard chase to 1,000 entering Week 18

Magic number is 53 for Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson vs. the Packers

Jefferson’s personal goal is a sixth consecutive 1,000-yard season. He seems likely to be catching passes from J.J. McCarthy to try to get it in the season finale.

Will the Vikings get Justin Jefferson over 1,000 yards?

As much as the Vikings have consistently preached the importance of team success over individual stats, the most important order of business right now could be finding a way to get star receiver Justin Jefferson over 1,000 yards. There isn’t much for the Vikings to play for when they host the Green Bay Packers. They can’t make the playoffs no matter what happens on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. They will be playing for pride more than a…

J.J. McCarthy downplays Justin Jefferson’s 53-yard chase to 1,000 entering Week 18

J.J. McCarthy did not make a big deal about his receiver's potential milestone.

Does Justin Jefferson's 1,000-Yard Streak Matter?

While the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers has no playoff implications for either team, there will still be plenty of storylines to watch. Will Harrison Smith play his last game in purple? Will the 900th different offensive line combination find success? And, finally, will superstar receiver Justin Jefferson reach his sixth-straight season of 1,000 or more yards? The streak nearly ended in 2023, when Jefferson played just 1…

Kevin O'Connell Says the Magic Words for Week 18

Most Minnesota Vikings fans will watch this Sunday’s game for two reasons. First, it may be Harrison Smith’s final game. Second, Justin Jefferson needs 53 yards to keep his 1,000-yard streak alive. And according to head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings will give Jefferson all the necessary opportunities to accommodate the latter. O’Connell’s message is clear: feed Jefferson, treat the game like real work, and let the quarterbacks generate usab…