Justin Jefferson addressed a social media post where he mentioned returning to his "year 3" self, which occurred during his stellar 2022 season when he won Offensive Player of the Year and achieved a career-high in receiving yards. He clarified that the post was a reflection on that period of high performance and his desire to recapture that feeling of dominance on the field, especially amidst recent struggles by the Vikings.
Jefferson’s "year 3" post followed a lackluster individual performance in the Vikings' recent loss to the Ravens, where he had a low number of receiving yards and was targeted frequently. While acknowledging the emotional nature of such games and the challenges of being double-teamed, Jefferson expressed a desire to elevate his play and the team's offensive output.
Comparatively, Jefferson's current season statistics, though still on pace for a 1,000-yard season, represent his lowest production through the first nine games of his career. He believes the offense can improve and is looking forward to an opportunity against the Chicago Bears, a team that has been allowing a high number of points.
