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Rookie Jordan Addison Proves Key to Vikings' Victory Over 49ers

Addison's performance in the absence of injured team member Jefferson helps turn the tide for Vikings, joining the ranks of rookie receivers with at least six touchdown passes in their first seven games.

Overview

  • Rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison stepped up for the Minnesota Vikings in their recent win over the San Francisco 49ers, scoring two critical touchdowns.
  • Addison managed to seize a 60-yard touchdown pass from 49ers' defensive back Charvarius Ward in the last few seconds of the first half, a move that tipped the scale in favor of the Vikings.
  • After a solid performance of seven catches for 123 yards, Addison is being compared to notable rookie receivers, with six touchdowns in his first seven games - a feat only achieved previously by Ja'Marr Chase and Randy Moss.
  • In the two games since star receiver Justin Jefferson's injury, Vikings' quarterback Kirk Cousins has targeted Addison 15 times, resulting in 10 receptions and three touchdowns.
  • With back-to-back victories and Addison's standout performance, the Vikings, who initially had a slow start to the season with 1-4, are currently second in the NFC North, spurring speculations around their potential playoff run.