Overview
- Brisker told reporters on October 30 that during his 2022 rookie season he trash-talked Justin Jefferson until the receiver was “crying” and dropping passes in the second half.
- The game Brisker referenced aligns with an October 2022 meeting that Minnesota won 29-22, when Jefferson had 10 catches for 138 yards in the first half and 2 for 16 in the second, totaling 12 for 154 yards.
- A clip of Brisker’s comments circulated widely online, and there has been no substantive public rebuttal from Jefferson.
- Brisker said distracting elite receivers is part of Chicago’s plan and pointed to using talk against Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase this week.
- Coverage highlights Brisker’s emergence as a vocal Bears leader, noting his strong rookie totals and steady 2025 production through seven games.