Wind sucked from Justin Jefferson in lopsided loss

Heavy.com reported that Minnesota Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson might be heading toward a second straight season with underwhelming production by his standards, following a Week 9 defeat to the Buffalo Bills where he recorded three receptions on 11 targets for 58 receiving yards. According to StatMuse figures cited by Heavy.com, Jefferson has totaled 115 catches for 1,441 yards and scored six touchdowns in 24 games over his last two seasons. Heavy.com noted that Jefferson began showing visible frustration during a Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions. NBC Sports NFL insider Mike Florio assessed the situation in a Nov. 10 video, stating that the Vikings are wasting Jefferson's prime and cannot get him the ball. Florio remarked that Jefferson is due to make $30 million next year and deserves a raise because his contract is below market value, adding that if the team will not do what it takes to get him the ball more often, they should move him to a team where he can win a championship. Alec Lewis, a Vikings reporter for The Athletic, stated during a Nov. 10 KFAN appearance that Jefferson is immensely frustrated with the situation and is showing that emotion with the media. Purple Daily co-host Phil Mackey suggested in a SKOR North video that the Vikings should try to land Cousins, and if it fails, consider trading Jefferson in the upcoming offseason to a contender such as the Chiefs or the 49ers. Yardbarker reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers have a need at wide receiver and that Mike Florio brought up the idea of the Vikings trading Jefferson, naming the Steelers, Rams, and Chiefs as teams that should make the call. Yardbarker also noted that a trade during the current deadline is a long shot, and any major move for a player of Jefferson's caliber would likely have to take place during the offseason.