Justin Jefferson milestone watch, plus TV predictions
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Minnesota Vikings against Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8
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Justin Jefferson is on the verge of an NFL record. The Minnesota Vikings ' superstar wide receiver needs just 40 yards on Thursday Night Football to officially set it in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jefferson can become the fastest player in NFL history to reach 8,000 receiving yards, according to Pro Football Talk.
Former Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones reached 8,000 receiving yards in his 85th career game, which is currently the record for the fastest to reach that milestone. Jefferson has 7,960 receiving yards through 83 career games, so he only needs 40 yards tonight to get to 8,000 faster than Jones did.
Rice's record of 22,895 career receiving yards would require Jefferson to continue producing at his current levels until he is 35, according to ESPN Research. The same unlikely scenarios exist for Rice's record of 197 touchdowns and 1,549 receptions.
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Jefferson will be playing his 83rd regular-season game against the Eagles. He has 7,881 career receiving yards. With 119, he’ll be the fastest player to get to 8,000 receiving yards. Julio Jones got there in 85 games. Which gives Jefferson two games to set a new record.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is able to rip the football out of the hands of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and prevent a potential touchdown.
There are one million stats to support Jefferson's argument as the top receiver in football. Landing some recognition from a player of Fitzgerald's caliber shouldn't come as a surprise.
The Philadelphia Eagles snapped their two-game losing streak in Week 7, notching a 28-22 win over the Minnesota Vikings.