The NFL is currently a hotbed of supremely talented wide receivers. And Minnesota Vikings no. 18 Justin Jefferson ranks very high on that list. However, the LSU wide receiver had a relatively average night in the win against the Jets. But that doesn’t mean the Jets defense gets the right to talk trash to Jefferson.
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Justin Jefferson didn’t stay mum when NY Jets cornerback Dennis Duane Reed undermined JJ’s playing effort on Sunday. Reed did a stellar job blocking the routes for the 2nd ranked receiver in the league in receiving yards right now. Jefferson only recorded 45 yards with 1 touchdown in the win and made 7 catches out of his 11 targets. And DJ thinks he had a lot to do with that. And JJ disagreed.
“I was in his s—-t all day. He had that one route on me. So I’m frustrated. But I felt like a great job containing him,” 26-year-old DJ Reed said after the 27-22 loss to the Vikings. And Vikings WR Jefferson didn’t take lightly to the comment. “In what s—t? You can’t talk having safety help. Call me when yo coach trust you to go 1v1,” Justin tweeted.
Can Justin Jefferson beat DJ Reed 1v1 ?
Justin Jefferson already has 1267 receiving yards after Week 13 this season. The 23-year-old wide receiver has 6 touchdowns and ranks 3rd in the overall WR charts this season behind Davante Adams and Stefon Diggs. New York Jets CB DJ Reed, on the other hand, doesn’t rank in the top 50 cornerbacks in the league right now. And Justin thinks Reed has a long way to go before matching up 1v1. Some fans think JJ was right to talk back, and the safety help was there for a good reason.
Justin lead his team with receptions and yards and he had the only passing touchdown Vikings only had 173 yards passing. That fact that he’s saying that he “held his own”is embarrassing JJ lead in every category. And let’s not forget the Jets still LOST…embarrassing
— 224💯✈️✈️✈️✈️ (@detroit__meech) December 6, 2022
You are the best WR on your team.. Yes my safety was skating most of the day you were held in check tho but great win today✊🏾.
— DJ_2Great (@D7_Reed) December 5, 2022
7 catches, and a tuddy is held in check? 😂😂
— Kyle Heskett (@Sir_Kyle_) December 5, 2022
To be fair 90% of cb have a safety over the top that’s there job lol I see his point but come on now
— himmothy zay (@RatedVile) December 6, 2022
very stupid to let any of these top receivers get single coverage
— X (@bushlover420) December 5, 2022
Jefferson even had his only touchdown in the game when he won a route duel with DJ Reed. Reed even pushed Justin, but the latter managed to hold on to the ball in the end zone for the score. However, despite the loss, some fans didn’t appreciate the brazen arrogance on display from the Vikings wide receiver.
Who said DJ clamped him? He said he held his own which he did. Sure he gave up a TD but JJ has hung 150+ yards on multiple teams this season. Reed did fine and his comments weren’t in bad faith. I’m not sure why JJs response here is so hostile
— Jets Homer (@TSMDodgey) December 5, 2022
You literally were a non-factor in today’s game. Congrats on your win and your journey the rest of this season, however. I will give credit to the Viking offense & credit is needed for the Jets defense that held you well in check today. Stay humble.
— Michael P. Meadows (@Firehound55) December 5, 2022
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He did hold it down. Be a humble and admit you were locked down, even with some safety help he still played you very well bro.
— michael (@michael69596503) December 6, 2022
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Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins and his star wide receiver JJ only connected for one touchdown pass during the entire game. The Vikings rushing offense had 2 TDs with both Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison getting on the book. The 10-2 Vikings are on the road to face divisional rivals, Detroit Lions, next Sunday.
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