Entering Sunday’s Week 1 opener, Justin Jefferson picked up where he left off for the Minnesota Vikings. Though one half, the NFL’s best receiver had seven catches for 138 yards, routinely getting open against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ overmatched secondary.

Unfortunately, despite Jefferson’s best efforts, Minnesota remained tied at 10-10 with Tampa Bay. And it seemed pretty apparent Jefferson wasn’t happy after a late second-quarter play.

With the Vikings driving and on the doorstep of a touchdown, Kirk Cousins threw a terrible interception right into Christian Izien’s hands. It was the veteran’s third turnover of the afternoon. As Izien tried to bring the ball back, a frustrated Jefferson absolutely brought the wood on a monster hit, showing he’s got a little edge and physicality to his receiving game.

Justin Jefferson confirmed best wide receiver and linebacker in the league

(Watch the hit) pic.twitter.com/ayUbrhuQBa

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 10, 2023

Oh my goodness. I knew Jefferson was special and could get open against anyone. I didn’t know he could hit people like THAT. I guess that’s what happens when Kirk Cousins is your quarterback, and he’s letting you down … again.

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