Manti Teʻo predicts big season for Justin Jefferson against Green Bay Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Former NFL linebacker Manti Teʻo expects Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson to perform at a high level during the upcoming season. Teʻo declared Jefferson his pick for Offensive Player of the Year during a recent appearance on Good Morning Football. This outlook follows a 2025 campaign in which Jefferson recorded 1,048 receiving yards and one touchdown amid inconsistent quarterback play. The Vikings now feature Kyler Murray at quarterback, a move the organization expects will help re-establish Jefferson as a top receiver in the league. Analysts suggest the team aims to utilize a core of skilled players including Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones alongside Jefferson. Minnesota prepares to face the Green Bay Packers for the Week 1 game, marking the first opportunity to see the offense under the new quarterback dynamic.
- •Justin Jefferson recorded 1,048 receiving yards and one touchdown during the 2025 season.
- •Manti Teʻo named Justin Jefferson his pick for Offensive Player of the Year.
- •Kyler Murray is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.
- •The Minnesota Vikings open the 2026 season against the Green Bay Packers.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt Prediction Before Vikings-Packers Game
"The 2025 NFL season was a challenging one for Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson. Due to the quarterback play, Jefferson barely recorded over 1,000 receiving yards. The Vikings star recorded an 80.5 PFF grade along with 84 receptions on 140 targets, 1048 receiving yards, and one touchdown.Moreover, Jefferson registered 12.5 yards per reception, 5.2 yards […] The post Justin Jefferson Gets Blunt Prediction Before Vikings-Packers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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