Overview
- Jefferson moved into sole possession of second place on the Minnesota Vikings’ career receptions list with an early catch in the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday.
- NBC Sports noted Jefferson entered Week 2 tied with Randy Moss after an eight‑catch, 92‑yard, two‑touchdown outing in Week 1 against Green Bay.
- In Chicago Jefferson had a quieter game, finishing with three catches for 55 yards on six targets as the Vikings ground out a 9–3 victory.
- Carson Wentz started the Week 2 game because Kyler Murray remains sidelined with a concussion, and coach Kevin O’Connell said Murray is tracking for a return and expected to reclaim the starting role once cleared.
- Jefferson still needs roughly 418 receptions to pass Cris Carter’s franchise record of 1,004 catches, and his ability to reach that mark depends on sustained production and how long he remains in Minnesota amid recent quarterback turnover.