Overview
- Jefferson was active and began with limited early targets in Week 11 against Chicago.
- He finished with 5 receptions for 61 yards in the 19-17 defeat at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed Jefferson on multiple open looks and struggled with accuracy.
- McCarthy threw two interceptions against the Bears and now has eight in five starts this season.
- Minnesota has dropped four of its past five games, and trade talk around Jefferson remains speculative with no confirmed request.