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Justin Jefferson passes Randy Moss in Vikings record books in Week 11

On Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was able to pass Randy Moss in the team’s record books.

On Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was able to pass Randy Moss in the team’s record books. He did so on a 31-yard reception in the first half on a scoring drive for the team.

Justin Jefferson passed Randy Moss, who had 6,743 receiving yards in his first five seasons with the team, for the most receiving yards by a player in Vikings history.

Jefferson has worked his way up the Vikings’ all-time receiving yard ranks as well this season. He recently passed Adam Thielen and now has his eyes on Anthony Carter, who is ahead of him.

For now, though, his prize will have to be finally passing Randy Moss in a Vikings statistical category. If he keeps things up, he should pass all-time in franchise receiving yards within the next two to three years.

Randy Moss found joy in one particular moment from the Vikings win in Week 10

One of those plays was made by Camryn Bynum, who had an interception and then unleashed one of his trademark celebrations.

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t have much to celebrate on Sunday but won the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In that game the offense looked rough, Sam Darnold played his worst game of the season, but the defense made some plays.

One of those plays was made by Camryn Bynum, who had an interception and then unleashed one of his trademark celebrations. Earlier this year, we got The Parent Trap , and on Sunday, we got something new—something so glorious that Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss chimed in.

The Vikings have made themselves known for their celebrations this year, led by Camryn Bynum.

The game as a whole was rather forgetful, with the turnovers and struggles of new tackle Cam Robinson, but at the end of the game, this was able to salvage some happiness from fans and Hall of Farmers alike.

The Vikings will look to bounce back strongly and more impressively against the Titans in Week 11.

 

Justin Jefferson had a historic day against the Lions in Week 7

With 81 yards receiving on Sunday, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson moved into 6th place on the team’s receiving yards list.

The Minnesota Vikings came up just short in their bid to beat the Detroit Lions in Week 7 and remain one of the league’s two undefeated teams. Despite jumping out to an early 10-0 lead on the Lions, the Vikings gave up three straight scoring drives to fall into a 21-10 hole before mounting a comeback of their own, but ultimately falling just short.

The loss is a tough one for the Vikings and their fans, but it didn’t come without some highlights. There was the continued dominance of edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel, a spectacular scoop-and-score fumble return by linebacker Ivan Pace, Jr., and a performance by wide receiver Justin Jefferson that saw him climb up the Vikings’ all-time receiving list in two categories.

Early in the third quarter, Jefferson came down with a highlight-reel grab to come down with his fifth touchdown of the season, prompting a “I’m like that!” statement from Jefferson before hitting his patented Griddy celebration.

That touchdown was Jefferson’s 35th of his career, breaking a tie with wide receiver Ahmad Rashad for the seventh-most receiving touchdowns in Minnesota Vikings’ history. But Jefferson’s historic day didn’t end there.

Jefferson ended the day with seven receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown. Those 81 yards were good enough to move Jefferson into 6th place all-time on the receiving yards list, passing Sammy White. With just four yards in Thursday’s Week 8 game against the Rams, Jefferson will pass another Vikings’ all-time great, Jake Reed, for fifth place on that list, leaving him behind only Adam Thielen, Anthony Carter, Randy Moss, and Cris Carter.

Jefferson’s 81 yards on Sunday gives him 6,430 yards in his career in just 66 games, giving Jefferson by far the most receiving yards per game (97.7) of any receiver in team history — among receivers with at least double-digit receptions, with Moss a distant second at 82.4.

Patriots rookie WR Ja’Lynn Polk turns heads with pre-game attire

This is a good look for Ja’Lynn Polk

Rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk arrived at Gillette Stadium ahead of Thursday’s preseason game wearing Randy Moss’ iconic New England Patriots jersey.

Moss is arguably the greatest receiver of all time, and his arrival in New England for the 2007 season sparked an offensive juggernaut the likes of which the NFL had never seen. An argument could still be made that the 2007 Patriots were the greatest offensive team in NFL history.

Polk wore Moss’ No. 81 jersey out of respect for the legendary receiver before taking to the field to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Patriots’ Week 2 preseason matchup.

He’ll try to do his best Moss impression when facing an Eagles team with one of the top defensive units in the league.

There is a lot of hope riding on Polk emerging as one of the Patriots’ top offensive contributors. The rookie has shown strong hands and the ability to make tough catches.

He’s clearly the future in New England paying homage to the past.

 

Randy Moss explains why Bill Belichick will be great on television

Randy Moss believes Bill Belichick will be great on television

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is now entering a world he seemingly loathed. He’s gone from an NFL coach to a talking head on television.

“Inside the NFL” recently announced the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach would be joining the show as a regular for the 2024 season. Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss opened up recently about what it will be like watching his former coach on television.

“Yeah, bizarro world because it’s crazy. I mean, you hear the things about myself getting on TV, and then Bill’s making a jump to the television,” Moss said on the “Up & Adams Show.” “So, you know, a lot of things that I talk about [with Belichick is] the man that I know behind the scenes.

“…Seeing just his transitioning over to the TV is going to be weird. I know the man, I know how funny he is, I know his sense of humor. So I think he’s going to be great, and I can’t wait to watch him.”

Belichick was known for giving short, mild-mannered answers to the media. Yet, beneath the tough exterior is a man with a wealth of football knowledge. It’s still on display to this day.

Fans will get a unique perspective on the show from one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Belichick’s presence makes the show must-watch television, which is a definite contrast from his press conferences as the Patriots’ coach.

Randy Moss wants to see Joe Burrow do his infamous TD celebration

Yes, Randy Moss wants to see Joe Burrow do it, too.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow recently turned some heads by suggesting he could bring back an infamous Randy Moss touchdown celebration.

Ask Moss, he’d love to see Burrow do it, too.

Appearing on the “Up & Adams” show, Moss fielded a question about the topic and said he would love to see the humor brought back — in the right situation.

“It has to be the right situation,” Moss said. “Somebody in their division. That’s the toughest division in football.”

Luckily for Moss (and football fans everywhere), Burrow said that about the celebration in the context of scoring a rushing touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In other words, Moss and the football world as a whole need to hope Burrow finds the endzone on foot in one of his two encounters with the Steelers next season.

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Randy Moss knows who he wants starting for the Minnesota Vikings at quarterback

The former Minnesota legend has a strong viewpoint of which Vikings QB he wants to see right away.

When Hall of Famer Randy Moss sits down and talks, most people want to listen to what he has to say. The former Minnesota Vikings’ legend was on the ‘Up & Adams‘ show hosted by Kay Adams. She asked about Minnesota quarterback J.J. McCarthy and if he should play during his rookie season. Adams said she doesn’t want to see McCarthy because she thinks it’s best for him as a rookie to sit behind Sam Darnold.

But Moss has other ideas. He says McCarthy should be playing right away.

“My thing is, when we played, the first three guys they drafted, they’re playing. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Now the fourth, fifth, or sixth round — we’ll see. They may or may not see the field, maybe a special-teamer. First three rounds back then, we played. Now you’re drafting guys first round, they’re not even seeing the field. So if you ask me the question, yea, J.J. — I don’t care if he’s not ready, he needs to be out there.”

Moss knows all about playing early. He was drafted with the 21st pick of the 1998 NFL Draft. During his rookie year with the Vikings, he started 11 games and caught 69 passes for 1,313 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Randy Moss comments on emotional moment at Tom Brady induction ceremony

Randy Moss felt appreciated by Patriots fans

Randy Moss arrived at the Tom Brady induction ceremony for the New England Patriots Hall of Fame fully intent on celebrating his former teammate.

Little did he know he’d be celebrated as well.

A crowd of thousands erupted in applause when Moss spoke on the microphone. That applause turned into a standing ovation that kept going, going and going.

And then the tears fell for Moss.

“We go up onstage, and I was always told, ‘This moment is about Brady, his greatness.’ So the standing ovation happened,” Moss said on the “Up & Adams Show.” “I waited for them to stop, waited for it to end, and all of a sudden, it kept going, and I think my emotions just got the best of me. It really felt good, and I don’t even know where the hell the tears came from, but they just came.”

The standing ovation felt warranted for arguably the greatest receiver of all time.

Moss helped lead the Patriots to an undefeated regular season in 2007. The team ultimately failed to win the Super Bowl that year, but their 16-0 run was the most dominant in NFL history. An argument could be made that Brady was at his best as a quarterback when he was heaving up dimes to Moss.

In the same season, Brady broke the record for touchdown passes, and Moss broke the record for touchdown receptions. The legendary receiver’s 23 touchdown receptions in a single season still stands as the most in NFL history.

Moss might not have been drafted by New England, but given the incredible moments he brought to the city in his short time with the team, he’ll be a Patriot for life.

Former Vikings WR Randy Moss introduced as host of Netflix series ‘Receiver’

Vikings Hall of Fame receiver Randy Moss takes over hosting duties from Peyton Manning in the new Netflix docuseries “Receiver.”

Last year, NFL Films and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions created a docuseries for Netflix called “Quarterback.” The show gave fans unbridled access to some of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. Because of the impressive viewership numbers, the producers decided to expand it to a series on pass catchers titled “Receiver.”

In the series’ opening, Peyton Manning introduces a “quarterback’s best friend,” which is receivers. The only problem is that a voice off-camera interrupts the Hall of Fame quarterback, and it’s a voice familiar to Vikings fans.

Randy Moss jumps in to say he will be handling the series on his position. The Pro Football Hall of Famer assures Manning the show is in “good hands,” a statement that Vikings fans can believe when he says it.

The entire series, now streaming on Netflix, features several of the league’s best pass catchers, led by the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson.

Joe Burrow might do infamous Randy Moss TD celebration vs. Steelers

Could Joe Burrow pull out an infamous TD celebration against the Steelers?

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sounds like he could bring one of the most infamous modern touchdown celebrations ever back in 2024 — against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Appearing on the “Pardon My Take” podcast,  Burrow went back and forth with the hosts, ultimately suggesting he could do the infamous fake-moon celebration first done by Randy Moss (or as Joe Buck put it, the “disgusting act“).

When prompted to do it after a rushing touchdown against the Steelers, Burrow replied in the affirmative.

And while the segment was all in good fun, fans probably shouldn’t totally count anything out either in the middle of a super-competitive game against a rival, right?

The Bengals play the Steelers in Week 13 and in the season finale.

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