Justin Jefferson scores twice as Vikings rally against Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Justin Jefferson contributed significantly to the Vikings' comeback victory against the Packers in their season opener last week. Quarterback Carson Wentz, filling in for injured Kyler Murray, targeted Jefferson, who caught two touchdown passes, driving the team to score 29 unanswered points. Jefferson matched Randy Moss with 587 career receptions, positioning himself toward surpassing Cris Carter's franchise record. The Vikings look to build on this momentum in their upcoming game against the Bears on Sunday.
- •Jefferson caught two touchdown passes, marking his first multi-score game since 2024.
- •Wentz stepped in for Kyler Murray, who practiced limited this week.
- •The Vikings rallied from a 12-point deficit to win.
- •Jefferson's 587 receptions ties him for second in franchise history.
- •Next, the Vikings face the Bears on Sunday.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jefferson opened the season with a return to the end zone, rewarding the Vikings for the opportunity
"Carson Wentz saw the flag fly for offside late in the second quarter, quickly realizing the opportunity. With the Minnesota Vikings trying to generate some momentum against Green Bay and Justin Jefferson racing along the left sideline in one-on-one coverage, Wentz stepped forward in the pocket and looked right before pivoting toward his star wide receiver in the season opener last week. The no-risk pass was perfectly placed in the back of the end zone for Jefferson to slide in front of rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse — after setting him up with a slight veer to the outside — and catch it in time to drag both feet down inbounds.
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