After starting 0-3, the Vikings have gone 6-1 despite losing Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson and more to injury.

Source: https://krocnews.com/skol-vikings-playing-for-6th-straight-win-tonight-in-denver/

But there’s also this: The Vikings’ two wins are against the 0-6 Panthers and 1-5 Bears, and if you’re respecting the injury report, Minnesota is missing its best player, WR Justin Jefferson.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/10/22/nfl-week-7-predictions-picks-against-spread-for-every-game/

Dobbs will have a full and healthy receiving Corps, including the consensus most talented receiver in the NFL, Justin Jefferson at his disposal.

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/12/9/23994420/minnesota-vikings-qb-comparison-week-14

Drafting Addison in the first round followed the jettisoning of Thielen, as QB Kirk Cousins tries to develop another trusted option to supplement superstar Justin Jefferson.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-nfc-north-training-camp-previews-20230719-3bmsscki7rcelagolt3qew76wa-story.html

He has a beast on the outside in WR Justin Jefferson who is a cornerback’s nightmare when he’s in the open field.

Source: https://blitzweekly.com/nfc-wild-card-playoffs-new-york-giants-vs-minnesota-vikings-preview/

If Justin Jefferson doesn’t sign extension, is he the ultimate trade bait for QB?

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/9/7/23862680/minnesota-vikings-news-and-links-7-september-2023

Jaire didn’t look average when he was shutting down Justin Jefferson in the blowout of the Vikings.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/06/01/david-bakhtiari-were-rebuilding-but-we-can-still-win/

"Justin Jefferson has been an absolute beast since he jumped into the National Football League.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/who-are-the-best-qb-wr-duos-ahead-of-the-2023-nfl-season

Murphy had some of his best film last season come against the best wideouts he faced, posting his highest coverage grades against the Raiders (Devante Adams), Vikings (Justin Jefferson), and the Eagles (AJ Brown and Devonta Smith).

Source: https://www.dailynorseman.com/2023/3/21/23646908/daily-norsemans-2023-minnesota-vikings-free-agency-grades-review

Over the last two seasons (17-game schedule) only four receivers have had 170 or more targets — Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill in 2022 and Cooper Kupp in 2021.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-cb-chicago-bears-mailbag-dj-moore-20230906-pbargktsfvfa3h6c7ppykpot4m-story.html

That gave the Vikings the ball at the 29, and they needed just five plays for Kirk Cousins to hit Justin Jefferson with a 17-yard touchdown pass and a 24-16 lead with three minutes to go.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/giants-eager-for-chance-at-redemption-in-minnesota

The Chicago Bears could receive a boost in the secondary this week just in time for an NFC North matchup against the Minnesota Vikings — though the Bears won’t have to face star wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/10/10/chicago-bears-secondary-could-get-some-help-this-week-and-it-wont-have-to-defend-justin-jefferson/

The Giants’ defense did a masterful job of containing Justin Jefferson last week and they’ll have another tall order in trying to defend a talented Eagles offense led by Jalen Hurts.

Source: https://www.amny.com/sports/giants-eagles-preview-divisional-round-weekend/

There is no greater pathway to production for Reagor this year either since Justin Jefferson, KJ Osborn, and tight end TJ Hockenson each command a high target share.

Source: https://larrybrownsports.com/football/vikings-trade-calls-offensive-weapon-jalen-reagor/619728

The Vikings, especially given the mid-season absence of Justin Jefferson, who has missed several games this season, have struggled.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/12/15/24002698/3-bengals-vikings-prop-bets-nfl-week-15-draftkings-sportsbook

The Vikings, meanwhile, came to Soldier Field in Week 6 at 1-4 but haven’t lost since, suddenly on a five-game tear without their best player (Justin Jefferson) and with recently acquired quarterback Joshua Dobbs steadying the offense.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/11/14/true-or-false-the-chicago-bears-win-over-the-carolina-panthers-was-a-step-in-the-right-direction/

The Vikings will not put Justin Jefferson back on the field until he is fully recovered from his hamstring injury, coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/10/10/23910770/bengals-news-tee-higgins-injury-watch-seahawks

They’re big Justin Jefferson fans, so when we accepted the position, there was a lot of Griddy-ing going on in my house,” Flores said, referencing Jefferson’s signature touchdown groove.

Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-patriots/2023/02/16/vikings-hire-brian-flores-defensive-coordinator/

We have, once again, witnessed this throughout the 2023 NFL season as top-tier players such as Justin Jefferson, Nick Chubb and a list of quarterbacks too lengthy to mention have all missed significant time.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/30/sports/fantasy-football-art-of-finding-options-for-injured-stars/

With 4:14 left in the second quarter, Mullens’ pass over the middle to Justin Jefferson was intercepted by Mike Hilton.

Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/vikings-lead-bengals-7-3-at-halftime