Jefferson eclipsed Los Angeles Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s record for the most receiving yards ever in the first two seasons for an NFL player. Now, he's 124 receiving yards away from surpassing Randy Moss' single-season franchise record for most receiving yards in a Vikings uniform.Jefferson eclipsed Los Angeles Rams receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s record for the most receiving yards ever in the first two seasons for an NFL player. Now, he's 124 receiving yards away from surpassing Randy Moss Moss was born in Rand, West Virginia. He attended DuPont High School, one of two schools that later consolidated into Riverside High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Randy was also on the school's debate team. › wiki › Randy_Moss
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.
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 did Zimmer say about Jefferson?
Vikings' Mike Zimmer says Justin Jefferson was 'frustrated,' not 'calling out anybody' – Twin Cities.
What was Zimmers record with the Vikings?
Zimmer finishes his eight seasons coaching the Vikings with a 74-59-1 record, including a 2-3 playoff record. He was the seventh longest-tenured head coach in the NFL.
24 related questions foundWhat did Justin Jefferson say about the Vikings?
“Just being that close and not getting it is definitely tough,” Jefferson said after the Vikings finished their season with a 31-17 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. “It is what it is.”
What is the single season receiving record?
No player has ever finished with over 2,000 receiving yards in a season; the current record is 1,964 yards, set by Calvin Johnson during the 2012 season.
How many yards did Randy Moss have his rookie season?
Moss set the record for receiving yards by a rookie with 1,313.
Who is best QB of all time?
Top 10 Best Quarterbacks of All Time in NFL Record
- Tom Brady. Team: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...
- Joe Montana (Joe Cool) Team: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs. ...
- Peyton Manning. Team: Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. ...
- Johnny Unitas. ...
- Otto Graham. ...
- Drew Brees. ...
- Dan Marino. ...
- Roger Staubach.
Where does Steve Smith rank all time?
Finished career ranked eighth in NFL history in receiving yards (14,731). One of 14 players in NFL history with at least 1,000 career receptions (1,031). His nine career receiving touchdowns tied for ninth all-time when he retired.
Does Calvin Johnson hold any records?
Johnson still holds the Lions' career record for most receptions (731) and receiving yards (11,619). Johnson's career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns.
Did Justin Jefferson get the record?
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.
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.)
Did Justin Jefferson break the rookie record?
Jefferson set a Super Bowl-era rookie record in 2020 by racking up 1,400 receiving yards. He has continued his dominance so far in 2021, as he entered Week 16 with 1,335 receiving yards (the second-most in the league). "It's going to mean a lot.
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).
Has a wide receiver ever won MVP?
The Rams' receiver -- who won Offensive Player of the Year during NFL Honors -- became the first wide receiver to receive a MVP vote since Randy Moss in 1998. Kupp finished third behind Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, the latter of whom won his fourth MVP award.
How old is Owens?
Owens, now 48 years old, wants to prove he can still play at a high level -- 12 years after his final NFL game. His 15,934 career receiving yards rank third in NFL history (behind only Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald), while his 153 receiving touchdowns are also third (behind only Rice and Randy Moss).
How long did Tom Brady and Randy Moss play together?
Randy Moss played 4 years with Tom Brady in his career.
Is Mike Zimmer out in Minnesota?
The Vikings announced Monday that Zimmer is out after eight seasons in Minnesota, and Spielman is also out as the head of the front office.
Is Justin Jefferson related to John Jefferson?
Justin Jefferson's dad, John Jefferson, played Division II college basketball.
What is Rick Spielman salary?
Zimmer and Spielman will forever be linked to their collective decision to sign the quarterback to an $84 million fully guaranteed contract in 2018, and then extend him on a two-year, $66 million deal ahead of the 2020 season.
