Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson reached 5,000 career receiving yards in the second quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jefferson reached the milestone in his 52nd game, tying Hall of Famer Lance Alworth in becoming the fastest to reach that total. Here’s what you need to know:
- Jefferson hit the mark after hauling in a four-yard pass from Kirk Cousins.
- Last week, Jefferson posted 150 receiving yards on nine catches against the Buccaneers.
- The former LSU star is in his fourth season with the Vikings and hasn’t had a season where he totaled less than 1,400 yards receiving.
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