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. He finished the game with 107, falling 16 yards short of tying Moss and 17 short of breaking the record.

Did Justin Jefferson break any records?

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. Chase and Jefferson were teammates at LSU.

Is Justin Jefferson a top WR?

The other one is Davante Adams. PFF has no doubt that Justin Jefferson is elite. He appears on so many “best” lists for PFF, for example, as the third-highest graded WR against press coverage with 90.7. Behind only Cupp and Adams.

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 did Zimmer say about Jefferson?

Vikings' Mike Zimmer says Justin Jefferson was 'frustrated,' not 'calling out anybody' – Twin Cities.

What was Zimmers record with the Vikings?

Zimmer finishes his eight seasons coaching the Vikings with a 74-59-1 record, including a 2-3 playoff record. He was the seventh longest-tenured head coach in the NFL.

Is Mike Zimmer coaching again?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Zimmer is planning to coach in 2021. While it won't be as a head coach, Zimmer carries value as a defensive coordinator.

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 has most receiving yards in NFL history?

Jerry Rice is the only player in NFL history with more than 20,000 receiving yards – the wide receiver racked up 22,895 receiving yards in a career spanning from 1985 to 2004. With an unrivalled number of receiving yards to his name, it is no wonder that Jerry Rice is considered a legend of the game.

How many yards did Justin Jefferson get on Jalen Ramsey?

Well, Jefferson had a big day with eight catches for 116 yards, but that doesn't mean he won his matchup with Ramsey – despite what some fans are saying on Twitter.

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.

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.)

Is Keenan Allen a good fantasy pick?

Expert Note. The 2021 season represented the latest installment of Keenan Allen just being straight a baller and one of the most perennially underrated wide receivers in the NFL. He caught 100-plus passes for the fifth straight season and finished as the WR14 overall and in fantasy points per game (12.8).

Who broke the rookie receiving record?

Waddle broke the record previously set by the Arizona Cardinals' Anquan Boldin in 2003. Boldin (101) and Waddle are the only two rookie receivers in NFL history with 100 catches. Waddle entered Sunday with 99 grabs and along the way to the record became just the second Dolphins receiver to hit 100 catches in a season.

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.

Who is best QB of all time?

Top 10 Best Quarterbacks of All Time in NFL Record

• Tom Brady. Team: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...
• Joe Montana (Joe Cool) Team: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs. ...
• Peyton Manning. Team: Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. ...
• Johnny Unitas. ...
• Otto Graham. ...
• Drew Brees. ...
• Dan Marino. ...
• Roger Staubach.

Where does Steve Smith rank all time?

Finished career ranked eighth in NFL history in receiving yards (14,731). One of 14 players in NFL history with at least 1,000 career receptions (1,031). His nine career receiving touchdowns tied for ninth all-time when he retired.

How many catches did Justin Jefferson have on Jalen Ramsey?

He also came within 17 yards of breaking legendary Hall of Fame wideout Randy Moss' single-season franchise receiving yards record. But to be fair, Jefferson only snagged three catches for 24 yards on five targets when lined up across from Ramsey.

Where is Mike Zimmer now?

The Minnesota Vikings announced in July 2020 that they finalized a multi-year contract extension through 2023 with Zimmer as their head coach.

Is Mike Zimmer looking for a new job?

Zimmer was head coach of the Vikings for eight years. Less than a month after he was fired by the Minnesota Vikings, Mike Zimmer is reportedly looking for a way back into the NFL. That's according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who citing a source said Zimmer "wants to coach in the NFL in 2022."

Who is the new Viking coach?

Minnesota Vikings new head coach Kevin O'Connell takes over a club that missed the postseason the past two seasons with losing records and hasn't won the NFC North since 2017. But the former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator believes there is a foundation in place to compete right away.