Every so often, a play happens that is so special you know it the second it happens. Against the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had that moment.
That fateful 4th and 18 catch earned Jefferson the ESPY for best play.
The Vikings were down 27-23 and they were on their last chance. Kirk Cousins had a rough game up to that point, including throwing an interception right to a defender that looked really rough.
Cousins knew they needed 18 yards to continue the game and he had the best receiver in football running a corner route. He threw it up hoping that Jefferson would come down with it and it happened just as they drew it up.
The play was remarkable and featured one of the best calls by Fox Sports’ Joe Davis where he screamed “There’s no way!”
When receiving the award, Jefferson was gracious, but spoke from the heart, saying “there is more to come.”
Without a doubt, it was the play of the year.
Justin Jefferson with the play of the year pic.twitter.com/XnQC2JGGbh
— Tyler Forness (@TheRealForno) November 13, 2022
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