Justin Jefferson sets team record, reaches NFL career milestone in monster first half of Week 1 game
Justin Jefferson’s 2022 season is off to a scorching-hot start. The former LSU standout had a monster first half in Minnesota’s Week 1 game against rival Green Bay, recording 6 catches for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Jefferson’s first-half performance was record-setting for the Vikings. He also hit a professional career milestone of 200 catches. Jefferson is the fourth-fastest player to hit the 200 mark.
#Vikings WR Justin Jefferson has set a team record for first-half receiving yards with 158.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 11, 2022
This marked the 200th career reception for @JJettas2, who is appearing in his 34th game.
He ties Anquan Boldin & Reggie Bush as the 4th-fastest player ever to reach 200 catches. Only Odell Beckham Jr. (30 games), Michael Thomas (32) & Jarvis Landry (33) reached the mark quicker. https://t.co/BknWcdoMy5
— NFL345 (@NFL345) September 11, 2022
Jefferson has likely played his way into the early MVP discussion. We’ll see how he follows it up in the second half. The Vikings-Packers game is airing on FOX.