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Justin Jefferson Passes Randy Moss for Most Receiving Yards Through Six NFL Seasons

The Vikings star reached 8,379 career yards during a Christmas Day win that eliminated Detroit from playoff contention.

Overview

  • Jefferson now holds the NFL record for receiving yards through a player’s first six seasons with 8,379, surpassing Randy Moss’s 8,375.
  • He set the mark in Minnesota’s Dec. 26 victory over Detroit, finishing with four receptions for a team-high 30 yards.
  • The outcome carried major standings impact as the loss ended the Lions’ playoff hopes.
  • He opened his career with five straight 1,000-yard seasons and entered the game 53 yards shy of another, leaving him short after the win.
  • His consistency has drawn notice given the Vikings’ frequent quarterback changes since 2023, a stretch that has included multiple different starters.