Daily Norseman on Justin Jefferson
From the article
Star targets were totally neutralized—Justin Jefferson didn't even cross 100 yards once, averaging a frustrating 54.5 yards per game (19 catches for 218 yards), while Addison, Nailor, and Hockenson were reduced to boundary decoys.
STACKED’s take
Jefferson averaged 54.5 yards in final four games as boundary decoy; simplified offense capped elite receiver production
Jefferson was severely impacted by the offensive scheme changes late last season when the Vikings simplified the offense to mask McCarthy's flaws; he was reduced to a boundary decoy and did not cross 100 yards once over the final four games, averaging a frustrating 54.5 yards per game (19 catches for 218 yards). The source notes that simplifying the offense allows opposing defenses to easily predict play calls and suffocate elite players like Jefferson and Addison. The Wilfs' $140 million investment in Jefferson is cited as motivation for the QB competition, as they saw the investment being wasted on a 54% completion rate, empty stadium seats in December, and a damaged team brand.
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