Minnesota found itself in a hole against the Lions. After going up 10-0, the Vikings went into halftime down 21-10. It’s a good thing the Vikings have a player like Justin Jefferson to help dig them out of that hole.
On Minnesota’s first possession from the break, Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones left the Vikings down the field. Jefferson hauled in a few passes before grabbing a 25-yard touchdown pass from Darnold to put the Vikings with four points.
It marked Jefferson’s fourth career touchdown reception against the Lions. Since entering the NFL, he has absolutely dominated their in-division rivals. On Sunday, through a little over two quarters of play, Jefferson has hauled in seven receptions for 81 yards and a score.
Darnold has played well for the most part against the Lions. He has completed 15-of-19 for 136 yards and a score. But that lone interception continues to loom as the Vikings find themselves trailing.