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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson continues to etch his name into the history books, this time by breaking a record set by Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss.
Jefferson broke Moss’ single-season Vikings receiving record of 1,632 yards during Saturday’s game against the New York Giants.
With about eight minutes left in the second quarter against the Giants, Jefferson had caught four passes for 50 yards, bringing his season total to 115 catches for 1,673 yards.
ESPN @esp
Justin Jefferson passes Randy Moss (1,632) for the Vikings single-season receiving yardage record 🔥 pic .twitter.com/96etzNMaeR
Bleacher Report @Bleacher Report
Justin Jefferson has broken Randy Moss’ single-season Vikings record for receiving yards 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ypfXX8XExq
Sunday Night Football on NBC @SNFonNBC
Justin Jefferson has his eyes on 2,000 now. 👀#SCHOOL pic.twitter.com/QuI3KXLP5V
Jefferson accomplished the feat in Minnesota’s 15th game of the 2022 season. Moss previously set the record in 2003, when he caught 111 passes for 1,632 yards and 17 touchdowns in 16 games.
NFL Twitter was in awe of Jefferson breaking Moss’ long-standing record in just 15 games:
Tod Palmer @toad palms
Justin Jefferson is the best receiver in the NFL. My kids love him for Griddy too! https://t.co/TJwEGneujc
Mike Jurecki @mikejurecki
Jefferson should be in consideration for MVP, but more likely Offensive Player of the Year. The most important thing is stacking All-Pros seasons. pic.twitter.com/u8GTcFFYP1
John sack @John_Sacco94
Good for Justin Jefferson. He is special and I hope he breaks Calvin Johnson’s record next time!!!! GREATNESS! #NFL #NFLTwitter #Vikings a> https://t.co/XjX1f0EmRa
Jeff Wald @JeffWaldFox9
To put this into context, Randy Moss gained 1,632 yards in 16 games.
Justin Jefferson passes him, now at 1,661 yards, in his 15th game. Just an incredible season too #Vikingsstar, who got some MVP chants here early today. https://t.co/zzxdy1TyxT
The 2022 campaign is Jefferson’s third year in the NFL. During his rookie season in 2020, he caught 88 passes for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games. In 2021, he caught 108 passes for 1,616 yards and 10 scores in 17 games.
Jefferson is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL. If he continues to build on what he has done so far, he has the potential to become one of the all-time greats.