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Justin Jefferson Sets Historic Feat After Eclipsing Randy Moss’ Thought to Be Unbeatable Record After More Than 2 Decades

Published 11/25/2022, 9:30 AM EST

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Justin Jefferson has become the Vikings’ biggest star and has been shining since the start. The WR is setting records in the game, but he shattered a legendary record. The Minnesota fans had a thrilling time on Thanksgiving after the Vikes delivered a banger of a performance. But the griddy dance performer aced his legacy after supplanting a record held by an NFL legend.

The Vikings’ clash against the Patriots was nothing less than spectacular for the Purple and Gold fans. Justin Jefferson became the highlight of the night after his exhilarating performance. The WR set several records in his budding career, but he eclipsed franchise legend Randy Moss’ feat in Thanksgiving.

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Justin Jefferson set an NFL record for yards receiving in his first three seasons. He eclipsed the record of Vikings legend and Hall of Famer Randy Moss. As of Thursday, the WR had 4,109 yards, 54 yards short of Moss’ record of 4,163 yards. It appeared to be an unrivaled feat, but Jefferson outperformed the statistics in his third season.

As per NFL.com, Jefferson expressed his thrill over the achievement. He mentioned, “It means a lot. It means that my course of reaching to the Hall of Fame is near. But I’m just going to keep working, doing whatever it takes to make plays for this team. I love this team. I’d do anything for it. When the ball is in the air, it’s mine.”

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With 5:08 left in the clock, Justin Jefferson outshone Randy Moss with a stunning 37-yard catch. He had 139 yards and nine receptions for a touchdown. The Vikings made a comeback victory after the big upset against the Cowboys.

Justin Jefferson has the most Pro Bowl votes than any NFL player

The 2023 Pro Bowl has a twist to the games. Instead of their regular tradition, the NFL’s new Pro Bowl layout for 2023 will include skills challenges and the first AFC vs. NFC 7-on-7 flag football games. With the voting running in full force, the latest votes reveal the most prominent athlete in the NFL. Justin Jefferson has taken the top spot in the top-five zone this year.

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The Vikings WR accumulated 72,403 votes in the vote-getters list. Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill stand on the Pro Bowl voting list, respectively.

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The 2023 Pro Bowl has a big twist, and it is yet to see how the event pans out in the Allegiant Stadium.

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Pavitra Shome

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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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