The outcome of Thursday Night Football may not be the main focus here. What’s drawing attention is the unfortunate incident involving Minnesota Vikings‘ receiver Justin Jefferson and the way he handled the situation.
As the NFL season unfolds with its thrills, excitement, and surprises, one notable moment occurred during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings. It involved an expensive possession and Jefferson’s surprising reaction, which has become a talking point among spectators and fans worldwide.
Justin Jefferson lost his chain during a fumble?
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During the Thursday night football clash between the Vikings and the Eagles, Philadelphia was leading with 27-14, and the Vikings were in possession of the ball. Vikings’ quarterback Kirk Cousins, in an attempt to put more points on the board, targeted receiver Justin Jefferson with a pass. However, as Jefferson made his way to the end zone, he was tackled by several Eagles players, resulting in a fumble.
Justin Jefferson’s chain broke and he chucked it to the sideline 😂 pic.twitter.com/u08Zoxgxy8
— Bussin’ With The Boys (@BussinWTB) September 15, 2023
To make matters worse, this fumble also caused Jefferson to lose one of his valuable chains from his collection. What’s even more remarkable is Jefferson’s reaction. After getting up from the ground and discovering his broken chain, he casually picked it up and tossed it to the sideline, as if it were of little importance.
This incident has garnered significant attention from fans and spectators, especially considering Jefferson’s well-known fondness for chains and grills.
Fans compared Justin Jefferson’s chain with their salary?
Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson found himself with two reasons to be disappointed. First, his team lost the game to the Eagles with a score of 28-34, and second, he lost his chain during the play. Fans on Twitter didn’t hold back and shared their views and witty reactions to this incident. One fan humorously noted, “His chain probably worth my yearly salary! Lol!”
Another person remarked, “Money like that 😂👀”
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Someone else wrote, “He said “WE MOVING CHAINS””
A user added a playful comment, saying, “Bro just threw my college tuition at the sideline like it was nothing 🤔”
Another fan chimed in, saying, “he’s too nice with it.”
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All in all, fans found some entertainment in the incident and shared their witty remarks on it. On the other hand, Jefferson has a four-year, $13,122,805 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, so tossing a broken chain aside might not be a big deal for him, considering he can easily replace it with his substantial contract.
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