He doesn't think it's the reason why the Vikings lost on Sunday night, but Justin Jefferson believes the Lions' defensive backs should've been called for more penalties in the game. Detroit played very physically in man coverage all night,
The Lions were led by a cast of many on defense including cornerback Amik Robertson, who held star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to three catches for 54 yards on the evening. The Lions harassed quarterback Sam Darnold into 18-for-41 passing for 166 yards and no touchdowns as they took control late.
After Sunday's game, Justin Jefferson, who caught three passes for 54 yards on the night, was asked about the "physical nature" of the way the Lions covered him, which prompted a direct response from the former LSU Tiger on the way the game was officiated.
ALLEN PARK -- Justin Jefferson has put together a full season’s worth of impressive stats in nine career games against the Detroit Lions.
One of Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson's oldest rivals, Lions cornerback Amik Robertson promised there'd be no cozy reunion in Week 18.
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Catch up on all the Minnesota Vikings news heading into Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.
The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are squaring off in what is being viewed as one of the biggest regular season games of all time. The winner claims the division and the NFC's top seed in the playoffs, while the loser will be forced to play a road game.
The Detroit Lions soundly defeated the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to win the NFC North and secure the No. 1 seed in the conference. Justin Jefferson thinks the refs helped them out.
The Detroit Lions' defense has been much maligned for its recent struggles. However, when the lights were the brightest, the group showed up in a big way. With
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson voiced frustration with officiating while crediting the Lions' performance in Sunday’s NFC North showdown.