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In interviews around Super Bowl week, Vikings star Justin Jefferson publicly backs J.J. McCarthy as his quarterback but says there’s still progress to be made, and Aaron Jones criticizes the decision to replace Sam Darnold with McCarthy, while both players hint at a Rodgers reunion in Minnesota, with Jefferson calling it a dream and Jones praising Rodgers’ leadership.
Justin Jefferson told USA Today the Vikings would’ve done better with Sam Darnold at quarterback, citing Darnold’s familiarity with the offense; while the take is arguably correct, the blunt honesty could make front-office conversations and future encounters with J.J. McCarthy awkward.
Justin Jefferson said Minnesota likely would have fared better—perhaps even reached the Super Bowl—with Sam Darnold at quarterback, given Darnold’s familiarity with the offense. The Vikings instead rolled with J.J. McCarthy and other QBs, finishing 9-8 and 26th in scoring, with the three signal-callers combining for 17 touchdowns and 21 interceptions, while the franchise also fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and installed Rob Brzezinski as interim executive VP of football operations through the draft.
Justin Jefferson said Minnesota would’ve fared better and possibly reached the Super Bowl if Sam Darnold had stayed, citing the advantage of a quarterback who already knew the plays and players. Darnold’s 2024 run helped Minnesota to one of its strongest seasons, but the Vikings slipped to 9-8 in 2025 while Seattle, led by Darnold, went 14-3 and advanced to the Super Bowl; Jefferson also noted his own down year (1,048 receiving yards, 2 TDs) but remains focused on improvement and expressed happiness for Darnold’s resurgence.
Justin Jefferson said the Vikings likely would’ve fared better with Sam Darnold at quarterback, arguing a familiar offense could have boosted their season; Darnold led Seattle to a 14-3 record and a Super Bowl bid, while Minnesota went 9-8 and later fired GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah amid front-office tensions.
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson told USA Today that Minnesota might have fared better with Sam Darnold at quarterback, noting Darnold’s 14-3 Vikings mark in 2024 before he moved to Seattle. Jefferson has mixed feelings watching Darnold succeed and admits he selfishly wishes he’d done that for the Vikings last year, while rooting for Darnold to win in the Super Bowl with Seattle.
The Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season with a 9-8 record, ending on a high note with a five-game winning streak. The season featured notable tributes to players like Harrison Smith and C.J. Ham, impressive performances from Justin Jefferson, and a strong defensive showing. Despite missing the playoffs, the team showed resilience and set the stage for an active offseason with questions about quarterback health, coaching staff retention, and roster improvements for 2026.
Puka Nacua of the Rams surpassed Randy Moss for the second-most receiving yards in the first three NFL seasons, with 76 yards in the final game of the season, trailing only Justin Jefferson.
Justin Jefferson broke Randy Moss's NFL record for most receiving yards in the first six seasons, achieving this milestone during a game against Detroit, and continues to aim for a sixth consecutive 1,000-yard season.
The Vikings secured a 23-10 victory over the Lions, fueled by six takeaways and key performances including a record-setting night for Justin Jefferson and a career milestone for Harrison Smith, while also showcasing strong defensive plays and a standout run by Jordan Addison.
Justin Jefferson broke Jarvis Landry's record for most catches in the first six NFL seasons, continuing to set records for the Minnesota Vikings and aiming to surpass Randy Moss's receiving yards record in his first six seasons.
The Minnesota Vikings dominated the Bengals 48-10, with Justin Jefferson showcasing physicality despite modest stats and Isaiah Rodgers making a significant impact with an interception return for a touchdown and forced fumbles, signaling a potential offensive and defensive surge for the team.
Justin Jefferson is ranked No. 9 in NFL Network's top-100 players of 2025, marking his second-highest ranking and making him the highest-ranked Viking, with five Vikings overall making the list. Jefferson's impressive stats and consistent peer recognition highlight his status as a top wide receiver, just behind players like Ja'Marr Chase and Tyreek Hill.
The Minnesota Vikings are dealing with injury concerns during training camp, notably with wide receiver Justin Jefferson returning after a hamstring injury, and a mysterious absence of edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, whose continued absence raises potential concerns for the upcoming Week 1 game.
The Minnesota Vikings provided an injury update, noting that Andrew Van Ginkel's status remains unclear due to undisclosed health issues, Harrison Smith is still out with an illness, and Justin Jefferson has returned to practice after a hamstring injury, with the season opener against the Bears approaching.