Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson has given new quarterback Sam Darnold a easy two-word set of directions this season: Belief me.
Darnold did simply that Sunday whereas throwing from his personal finish zone, hitting Jefferson deep downfield in opposition to double protection after which watching as Jefferson turned it right into a 97-yard landing go.
Jefferson received behind safeties Ji’Ayir Brown and George Odom, hauled within the go on the 49ers’ 45-yard line after which pivoted and outraced Brown and Odom to the tip zone.
We’re actually about to place an lively participant in Canton.@JJettas2
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 15, 2024
The play gave the Vikings a 10-0 lead over the San Francisco 49ers within the second quarter at U.S. Financial institution Stadium.
It was a career-long reception for Jefferson. It was additionally the second-longest play in Vikings historical past and the longest play by a Vikings participant since receiver Bernard Berrian caught a 99-yard landing from Gus Frerotte in Week 13 of the 2008 season.
