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Mizutani: Vikings shouldn’t take Justin Jefferson for granted

Justin Jefferson has remained the team's steady leader, carrying himself on and off the field as the Minnesota Vikings' playoff chances evaporated after last Sunday's 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Missteps in the quarterback transition left the team struggling, as rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy remains a developmental project and the Minnesota roster designed for the Super Bowl underperforms, risking a high 2026 NFL Draft pick.
After a shutout silence, Justin Jefferson declined comment but returned this week vowing to keep pushing and urging teammates to stay united after the Seahawks loss.
The Vikings host the Washington Commanders on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium largely playing for pride, while Justin Jefferson insists 'This season isn't over' and vows to never give up.
Looking further ahead, Jefferson's career arc could see him challenge Jerry Rice's records if he stays healthy into his 30s, while the Vikings benefit from his commitment to their culture.

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Mizutani: Vikings shouldn’t take Justin Jefferson for granted

There was a lot of talk this week about the culture that Kevin O’Connell has worked hard to build in Minnesota. It’s what the Vikings hired him in to do, and while O’Connell has championed the transformation in good times, he has done so with an understanding that the biggest test for the culture would come in bad times. This recent stretch of futility might as well be the MCAT. This is the first time the Vikings have vastly underperformed with …

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