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Justin Jefferson Goes Undercover as 'Darius Frost' in New Prime Video Episode

Eli Manning's hidden-camera series features Minnesota locations with team buy-in to showcase playful fan outreach.

Overview

  • The Vikings receiver dons a wig, fake nose, bucket hat and glasses to pass as a nature photographer who claims to know little about football.
  • The episode, now streaming, includes a staged photo shoot that initially fools general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah before the reveal.
  • Filming took place at the Vikings' TCO Performance Center in Eagan plus the West St. Paul Dome during a flag football camp.
  • Head coach Kevin O'Connell was briefed on the prank yet reacted to Jefferson's transformed look once the makeup was complete.
  • The series comes from Eli Manning with Peyton Manning, with Eli checking in remotely during the Minnesota taping.