Justin Jefferson made his return to the Vikings lineup count, hauling in a 15-yard touchdown against the Saints and matching a franchise milestone shared by two Minnesota legends.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught a 15-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints, securing his 45th career receiving touchdown. The score tied him with Sammy White and Anthony Carter for the second-most receiving touchdowns by a Vikings player through their first seven NFL seasons, trailing only Randy Moss's 90 touchdowns.
Jefferson's scoring milestone arrived in his return from an ankle injury that sidelined him in Week 4. His presence provided a key boost for quarterback Kyler Murray and head coach Kevin O'Connell, especially with receivers Jordan Addison and Odell Beckham Jr. inactive and tight end T.J. Hockenson leaving early with a concussion.
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