Overall, the Vikings offense lacked explosiveness in their Week 9 loss to the Ravens. But the group did have its moments.
For instance, Minnesota RB Dalvin Cook scampered for a 66-yard run during the first half of the game against the Ravens. Cook finished with 110 rushing yards on 17 carries in the overtime loss.
Cook’s run was good and all, but Vikings WR Justin Jefferson’s block on the play was what piqued the interest of NFL fans and analysts across social media. Jefferson ran out ahead of Cook to try and free up space for the running back. The wide receiver’s results were, well, mixed.
See for yourself:
What is Jefferson doing lmfao pic.twitter.com/2sB5NVQ75Y
— đsports tweeter Matthiasđ (tone setter) (@KryzivenTake2) November 7, 2021
Of course, people had jokes:
Every time I see this clip I hear "WHY I OUGHTA!" in my head. https://t.co/hmDUh9vsoW
— Stephen White (@sgw94) November 8, 2021
dude winding up like a looney tune throwing a punch https://t.co/AOOFDz3sbU
— mansur (@mansurshaheen) November 8, 2021
https://t.co/DE7oROU2pS pic.twitter.com/gg0SPO9tAy
— Arif Hasan, hates turkey âđŚ (@ArifHasanNFL) November 8, 2021
Avoiding a block in the back penalty! https://t.co/G8V8BjyPUh
— Luke Braun (@LukeBraunNFL) November 7, 2021
Jefferson made his presence known with more than just his unconventional blocking. He caught a 50-yard pass from Vikings QB Kirk Cousins for a touchdown in Week 9. Jefferson finished with 69 receiving yards, which was the highest mark of any Minnesota player on Sunday. He also had 11 rushing yards.