The Vikings rode the coat tails of star wide receiver Justin Jefferson en route to a 28-25 victory in London over the New Orleans Saints.
After a couple of tough outings, the offense made it a priority to get Jefferson involved early and often. They lived up to their word with two catches on the first drive and 13 targets on 39 passes (33.3% target share).
Not only did Jefferson have an excellent game of production on Sunday but he did so against the Saints’ top cornerback Marshon Lattimore.
While Jefferson caught 10 passes on 13 targets for 147 yards, he did most of his damage on Lattimore.
Justin Jefferson against Marshon Lattimore yesterday: 7 catches, 93 yards.
Dating back to the beginning of 2021, no WR has caught more than three passes in a game against Lattimore.
(h/t @PFF)
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) October 3, 2022
Seven catches for 93 yards is no small feat for Jefferson. Lattimore not allowing more than three receptions in the Saints’ previous 20 games is extremely impressive but Jefferson is no average receiver.
The struggles he had against Darius Slay and the bracket coverage he received against the Detroit Lions certainly has paid off. Just look at the separation created.
Week 4 vs Justin Jefferson: 7 catches allowed, 93 yards https://t.co/HaYAHC5Bpk pic.twitter.com/BgOpL7Xxz6
— Nick Olson (@NickOlsonNFL) October 3, 2022
Jefferson is back in full force and the NFL better prepare for his wrath.
