Another game, another record set by Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. This time, it was for receptions in the first three years of his career.
With a 23 yard reception in the first quarter, Jefferson passed New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas with his 322nd reception in the first three seasons of a NFL career.
With that 23-yard reception, WR Justin Jefferson (322) set the NFL record for most receptions through a players first three seasons in the NFL, passing WR Michael Thomas (321). pic.twitter.com/vk88zYchMv
— Vikings Communications (@VikingsPR) January 8, 2023
Jefferson is something truly special. It isn’t that he is catching a lot of slant routes or screen passes. Jefferson is doing it on all three levels of the field with ease.
Throughout the season, Jefferson has the NFL record for most receiving yards in the first three years of a career and set the team record for most receptions and yards in the first three seasons of a career along with single-season records for both receptions and yards.
There isn’t anyone in the NFL like Jefferson and the Vikings continue their lineage of great wide receivers to play for the organization.