Jordan Addison wasn’t going to it happen again.
On the third play of the Minnesota Vikings’ opening drive on Monday Night Football, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward wrested away a catch from the rookie receiver for a quick interception. The 49ers now had possession, first-and-10 at the Vikings’ 48-yard line.
The first-rounder from USC would have a chance to redeem himself.
With 16 seconds until halftime, Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins heaved a third-and-6 throw to the 49ers’ 35-yard line. Ward seemingly had another interception until Addison ripped the ball away and burst for the end zone.
Addison’s score gave the Vikings a 16-7 lead at the break and also generated fascinating remarks from social media. Here are some samples.
Jordan Addison has entered the “Rookie of the Year” chat. https://t.co/qargkQ4mMP
— Gabe Henderson (@GabeAHenderson) October 24, 2023
JORDAN ADDISON IS ELITE BRO STOP PLAYIJG WITH MY GOAT https://t.co/G4sgcXPZCs
— bhliq (@JalenCarterDROY) October 24, 2023
Addison heard my cries for help https://t.co/sf2w8ylSXr
— Brandon Gaede (@brandon_gaede) October 24, 2023
Why blitz with no safety help in this situation?!? 3rd & 6, 16 seconds left in the half, and zero timeouts!! You get the ball at the half too! 🤬 https://t.co/p24NCK0L9R
— Mamba Mentality Forever 💜💛 (@jeric_y_) October 24, 2023
I was the high score of the week going into this game in my league and now lost this week because of this play. I’m not even mad I’m impressed https://t.co/Jd2rB9bgfa
— Luke (@LukeConnerrr) October 24, 2023
Smh the disrespect. Ward gotta do something abt this https://t.co/KdfdUshWv0
— M. (@ColorMeeeMariel) October 24, 2023
Addison just ripped Ward's soul for that touchdown! 😬 https://t.co/IUoWkKdoXD
— Brian (@BkcSports) October 24, 2023
It’s honestly frustrating the Vikings drafted him while having Jefferson when it helps them in arguably no regard. Imagine him as a WR1 for a franchise https://t.co/qoLYxQ835R
— John (@colts_report) October 24, 2023
what just happened Jordan Addison !!! potential OROY🫣 https://t.co/Vjj9DujUeb
— Tell (@kliqez) October 24, 2023
Filthy sheeesh https://t.co/IS7MbfqmgC
— ⚡️TAZZY⚡️ (@Tazmainia12) October 24, 2023
I can’t root for a football team that seriously watched Jordan Addison and Quentin Johnstons college tape and decided to pass on Addison , I am suffering
— *paid chargers fan* (@haydenscottt) October 24, 2023
