Justin Jefferson entered Sunday's game against the Bears needing 124 receiving yards to break Randy Moss's single-season Vikings receiving yardage record, which has stood since 2003. He finished the game with 107, falling 16 yards short of tying Moss and 17 short of breaking the record.
What record did Justin Jefferson break of Randy Moss?
Justin Jefferson — 2,758 yards and counting. Odell Beckham Jr. — 2,755 yards. Randy Moss — 2,726 yards.
Did Justin Jefferson break any records?
And that's not all. Those 266 receiving yards whisked Chase's total for 2021 to 1,429, breaking Justin Jefferson's rookie record. Before Bengals-Chiefs, Jefferson held the record for 1,400 receiving yards in a player's first year, set in 2020. Chase and Jefferson were teammates at LSU.
Did Justin Jefferson break the rookie record?
What's more, heading into Week 18, Chase's 1,429 receiving yards on the season are also a rookie record, surpassing former LSU teammate and Minnesota Vikings' sophomore receiver Justin Jefferson, who recorded 1,400 yards in 2020.
Is Justin Jefferson better than Randy?
Justin Jefferson (Vikings) -- 91.2
His 2,735 receiving yards prior to age 23 are the most in NFL history, surpassing Randy Moss's mark of 2,726. (Jefferson doesn't even turn 23 until June 16 of next year.)
21 related questions foundWho broke the rookie receiving record?
Waddle broke the record previously set by the Arizona Cardinals' Anquan Boldin in 2003. Boldin (101) and Waddle are the only two rookie receivers in NFL history with 100 catches. Waddle entered Sunday with 99 grabs and along the way to the record became just the second Dolphins receiver to hit 100 catches in a season.
How many yards does Justin Jefferson need to break the record?
"Need 21 yards, definitely been keeping the tabs for that," Jefferson said Thursday. "I'm excited. I feel like I live for these moments, ever since I was a kid. Just going up against that top guy, I'm a natural competitor.
What did Justin Jefferson say about the Vikings before they drafted him?
Justin Jefferson: I thought Eagles would draft me, I'm definitely glad Vikings did instead.
Did Jefferson beat Randy Moss's record?
He finished with 107 receiving yards against the Bears, just 17 yards shy of surpassing Randy Moss' single-season Vikings record. Moss set the mark with 1,632 yards on 111 catches in 2003 and caught 17 scores in that 16-game season. Jefferson has 196 catches for 3,016 yards and 17 touchdowns in his first two seasons.
What was Randy Moss rookie record?
At the end of the 1998 regular season, Moss was named a Pro Bowl starter and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for his rookie-record 17 touchdown receptions and the third-highest receiving yardage (1,313) total.
Which wide receiver has the most touchdowns 2020?
Davante Adams had the most total touchdowns by a wide receiver in 2020, with 18 touchdowns.
Who leads NFL in dropped passes?
Patrick Mahomes leads NFL in passes dropped in 2021.
Has there ever been a 2000 yard receiver?
Kupp is the first player ever in NFL history to have over 2,000 receiving yards in a season, having 2,191 yards through 19 games this year (regular season and postseason combined).
Who leads NFL in rushing yards?
Emmitt Smith is the all-time rushing leader of the National Football League (NFL) with 18,355 career rushing yards.
Is Justin Jefferson a rookie 2021?
Despite putting up numbers that were even better than his record-breaking rookie season, Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson was not selected as a First-Team All-Pro for the 2021 season.
Who did the Eagles draft over Jefferson?
The Philadelphia Eagles' decision to draft Jalen Reagor over Justin Jefferson was panned during last year's draft. The move looks even worse after one season -- in which Jefferson bested Randy Moss' rookie receiving record while Reagor struggled in a wonky Eagles' offense.
Did Joe Burrow play with Justin Jefferson?
Like the rest of us, Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson watched from the sidelines as his former teammates, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, helped the Cincinnati Bengals knock off the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship and punch their ticket to Super Bowl LVI.
How many yards did Jefferson have against Ramsey?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson beats Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey for 9-yard catch over middle.
How many yards did Jefferson beat Moss?
Moss totaled 2,726 in his first two pro seasons (1998-99). Jefferson entered the game with 2,688 and needing 39 to overtake Moss. Jefferson totaled 34 yards on three catches in the first half that included a 12-yard touchdown.
What record did waddle break?
With 102 catches, Waddle broke Anquan Boldin's rookie record of 101 that he had held since 2003. Prior to Waddle breaking the record Sunday, the only receiver to get within fewer than 10 catches of Boldin's rookie record was Michael Thomas, who finished the 2016 season with 92 catches.
Did Jaylen Waddle break the rookie receiving record?
When the Miami Dolphins traded up to select Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle with the sixth overall pick, there were a lot of people questioning the decision. Now, in the final week of the season, Waddle has broken the NFL's rookie record for receptions of 101 that was set by Anquan Boldin in 2003.
Did Jaylen Waddle break the rookie reception record?
Rookie Reception Record
Waddle broke the NFL record for most receptions by a rookie wide receiver, previously held by Anquan Boldin of the Arizona Cardinals in 2003. His 104 catches are 3rd all-time in Dolphins history, behind only behind Jarvis Landry who has 112 in 2017 and 110 in 2015.
