How many yards does Justin Jefferson need to break record?

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.

What record could Justin Jefferson break today?

During Sunday's game against the Rams, Jefferson passed his good friend and fellow LSU product Odell Beckham Jr. to break the all-time NFL record for receiving yards within a player's first two seasons.

How many yards does Jefferson need?

Jefferson, who will turn 23 in the offseason, needs 133 receiving yards in the final three games of the season to top Smith-Schuster's record.

Is Justin Jefferson the best WR in the NFL?

Justin Jefferson (Vikings) -- 91.2

Jefferson is stating his case to become the best wide receiver in NFL history after his first two seasons.

What records does Randy Moss hold?

He finished his career with 982 receptions for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns. His career receiving yards and career touchdowns ranked third and fourth respectively in the NFL record book at the time of his retirement.

Who is the best rookie wide receiver of all time?

The best rookie WR seasons in NFL history

• Joey Galloway, 1995.
• Julio Jones, 2011. ...
• A.J. ...
• Eddie Brown, 1985. George Gojkovich/Getty Images. ...
• Don Looney, 1940. Pro Football Hall of Fame. ...
• Jerry Butler, 1979. George Gojkovich/Getty Images. ...
• Bill Brooks, 1986. George Rose/Getty Images. ...
• Michael Clayton, 2004. Todd Kirkland/Icon Sportswire. ...

How many yards does Justin Jefferson need to break Randy Moss?

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.

How many yards does Justin Jefferson average per game?

His 87.5 yards per game also rank 2nd-most by a rookie in the history of the league behind only Beckham Jr.

How many yards did Jefferson beat Moss?

Moss totaled 2,726 in his first two pro seasons (1998-99). Jefferson entered the game with 2,688 and needing 39 to overtake Moss. Jefferson totaled 34 yards on three catches in the first half that included a 12-yard touchdown.

How many yards did Randy Moss have his rookie season?

Moss set the record for receiving yards by a rookie with 1,313.

Which wide receiver has the most touchdowns 2020?

Davante Adams had the most total touchdowns by a wide receiver in 2020, with 18 touchdowns.

How much is Justin Jefferson contract?

Current Contract

Justin Jefferson signed a 4 year, $13,122,805 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, including a $7,103,856 signing bonus, $13,122,805 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,280,701.

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.

Who is the best wide receiver on the Vikings?

Percy Harvin had his versatility and explosiveness. Hassan Jones made over 220 catches for the Vikings over a seven-year period.
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1. Randy Moss. 6 of 6.
2. Cris Carter. 5 of 6. ...
3. Anthony Carter. 4 of 6. ...
4. Jake Reed. 3 of 6. ...
5. Sammy White. 2 of 6. ...

What is the most receiving yards by a rookie in a game?

During the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs (34-31), wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase turned in an impressive stat line: 11 receptions, 266 receiving yards and three touchdowns. With this performance, he rewrote the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in a game.

Is Ja Marr chase a rookie?

Chase was named the 2021 NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday during NFL Honors. Chase became the first wide receiver to take the OROY award since Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014.

Who has the most yards as a rookie?

The 266 yards by Chase are the most for any rookie in a game in NFL history, topping Jerry Butler's 255 set in 1979.

How long did Tom Brady and Randy Moss play together?

Randy Moss only spent parts of four seasons playing alongside Tom Brady with the New England Patriots, a small sliver of the quarterback's remarkable 22-year NFL career.

How old is Owens?

Owens, now 48 years old, wants to prove he can still play at a high level -- 12 years after his final NFL game. His 15,934 career receiving yards rank third in NFL history (behind only Jerry Rice and Larry Fitzgerald), while his 153 receiving touchdowns are also third (behind only Rice and Randy Moss).