Did Jefferson beat Randy Moss?

Jefferson falls just short of Moss' record

What record did Justin Jefferson break of Randy Moss?

Justin Jefferson — 2,758 yards and counting. Odell Beckham Jr. — 2,755 yards. Randy Moss — 2,726 yards.

Did Jefferson break 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.

Did Justin Jefferson pass Randy Moss?

Justin Jefferson Passes Randy Moss for Vikings 2-Year Receiving Record.

Did Justin Jefferson break the rookie receiving 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).

Did Ja Marr Chase break Jefferson's record?

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase has set at least five records so far this year. Chase surpassed Justin Jefferson with the most receiving yards by a rookie in regular season history (1,455) and ranks first among all Bengals players for the most receiving yards in franchise history.

Who has the most rookie receiving yards ever?

There's a new name in the NFL record books: Ja'Marr Chase. During the Cincinnati Bengals' 34-31 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the superstar rookie wideout recorded 266 receiving yards, good for the most in a single game by a rookie in NFL history.

Who about broke Randy mosses record?

Jefferson came close, but the Vikings ran the ball a few times at the end of the game instead of forcing him the ball. Justin Jefferson entered Sunday's game against the Bears needing 124 receiving yards to break Randy Moss's single-season Vikings receiving yardage record, which has stood since 2003.

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.)

How many yards does Justin Jefferson need to break the record?

"Need 21 yards, definitely been keeping the tabs for that," Jefferson said Thursday. "I'm excited. I feel like I live for these moments, ever since I was a kid. Just going up against that top guy, I'm a natural competitor.

What record is Justin Jefferson chasing?

His Week 17 total against the Chiefs was 11 catches on 12 targets, 266 yards, and three touchdowns. Yes, for those math wizards, this means that Chase has officially surpassed Justin Jefferson's NFL rookie receiving record of 1400 yards. Chase's total after 16 games now sits at 1429 yards, a new record.

How many yards did Jefferson have against Ramsey?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson beats Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey for 9-yard catch over middle.

Who holds the rookie receiving touchdown record?

Moss' 17 receiving touchdowns are the most by a rookie, with Chase's 13 now the second-most.

What is the most receiving yards in a game?

Flipper Anderson has the most receiving yards by a wide receiver in a game, with 336 yards versus the Saints on November 26, 1989.

How close is Jefferson to Moss?

Jefferson falls just short of Moss' record

But Jefferson fell short of a big milestone he really wanted Sunday. He finished with 107 receiving yards against the Bears, just 17 yards shy of surpassing Randy Moss' single-season Vikings record.

How many Pro Bowls Does Randy Moss have?

A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Moss received first-team All-Pro honors four times and was named to the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2000s. He finished his career with 982 receptions for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns.

What records does Randy Moss hold?

Widely regarded as one of the greatest and naturally talented wide receivers of all time, he holds the NFL single-season touchdown reception record (23 in 2007), the NFL single-season touchdown reception record for a rookie (17 in 1998) and is second on the NFL all-time regular season touchdown reception list with 156.

Is Justin Jefferson related to John Jefferson?

Justin Jefferson's dad, John Jefferson, played Division II college basketball.

What records does Jerry Rice hold?

He owns virtually every significant receiving mark. Some of the more notable career records include receptions (1,549); receiving yards (22,895 yards); most 1,000-yard receiving seasons (14); total touchdowns (208); and combined net yards (23,546). Rice has a hold on multiple NFL playoff and Super Bowl records.

How many yards did Justin Jefferson get this year?

Ranked 4th in the NFL in 2020 with 1,400 receiving yards and his 23 catches of 20+ yards tied for the NFL high. Set the franchise rookie receptions record (88), breaking the previous record of 69 set by Randy Moss in 1998.

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).