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Justin Jefferson Vows Return to 'Year 3' Form, Reaffirms Support for J.J. McCarthy

After the Ravens loss, the Vikings star said he is chasing the 'savage mode' that once defined his game.

Overview

  • Jefferson posted on Instagram that he needs to return to 'Year 3 Jets,' referencing his 2022 Offensive Player of the Year season.
  • He is averaging a career-low 76.2 receiving yards per game, with four starts alongside J.J. McCarthy yielding about 4.25 catches and 52.3 yards per game.
  • Against the Ravens he caught 4 of 12 targets for 37 yards, with two passes to him intercepted and no pursuit on the returns that he later framed as competitive frustration.
  • Jefferson publicly defended McCarthy as 'a great quarterback' and said he is focused on getting back to work and recapturing his aggressive mindset.
  • Head coach Kevin O’Connell said he has no concerns about Jefferson, pointing to competitive fire as the offense works through penalties and missed connections.