<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/vikings-news-kevin-oconnell-hilarious-response-justin-jefferson-taunting-penalty');   ga('set', 'title', 'Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s hilarious response to Justin Jefferson taunting penalty');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Vikings-news-Kevin-OConnells-hilarious-response-to-Justin-Jefferson-taunting-penalty.jpg"></figure><h1>Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s hilarious response to Justin Jefferson taunting penalty</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T12:45:39-08:00">December 23rd, 12:45pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T13:34:03-08:00">December 23rd, 1:34pm</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Vikings</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Minnesota <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-sam-darnold-makes-history-heroic-performance-seahawks">Vikings beat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 27-24</a>. Justin Jefferson was dominant, hauling in 10 catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns. His first score put his team up 14-7 in the first half, and he hit his traditional Griddy touchdown dance. But he was looking at Devon Witherspoon when he danced, so he got a taunting penalty. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell responded to the Justin Jefferson <a href="https://twitter.com/The33rdTeamFB/status/1871265941184729197" rel="noopener">Griddy penalty after the game</a>.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">“We gotta be smart about the direction at which we Griddy” 😂</p><p>Kevin O’Connell had a good sense of humor about Justin Jefferson getting a taunting penalty on a TD celebration </p><p>🎥: <a href="https://twitter.com/Vikings?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Vikings</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jb0AUvu1RT">pic.twitter.com/Jb0AUvu1RT</a></p><p>— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/The33rdTeamFB/status/1871265941184729197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“That was an interesting one,” O’Connell said when asked about the penalty. “I will defer to ‘they saw what they saw.’ We’ve gotta be smart about the direction at which we Griddy I guess. But I understand they’re trying to get the taunting penalty out of the game, which I’m all for.”</p><p>It was all laughs in O’Connell’s press conference not only because the Vikings won but because Will Reichard hit the extra point. Despite the one-point kick coming from 48 yards, the rookie made it 14-7. Jefferson has been doing this dance for years and has not been penalized for taunting. But looking at Witherspoon while Griddying was over the line.</p><p>The good news for the Vikings is the penalty did not matter and they still won. Jefferson now knows where the line is for their important upcoming games.</p><h2><b>The Vikings can steal the NFC North with two wins</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Jefferson-celebrates-touchdown.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Vikings had no expectations coming into this season but have 13 wins and a chance at the one seed. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-jj-mccarthy-kevin-oconnell-coach-of-the-year-endorsement">Kevin O’Connell is in the running for the Coach of the Year</a> and Sam Darnold will get a massive contract for someone. While the quarterback controversy will be the storyline of the offseason, their fans should live in this moment.</p><p>The Vikings’ win total over/under before the season was 6.5. They crossed that in mid-November. Sam Darnold has been terrific at quarterback, Jefferson is having another fantastic season, and the defense is dominating. Now, they have two games in front of them that can lead to an improbable first-round bye and NFC North title.</p><p>The Lions lost a shootout to the Bills in Week 15. Their injured defense could not stop Josh Allen and it ended in their first loss since Week 2. In any other division, they could survive one loss to a good team with a playoff spot already clinched. But the Vikings and Lions are now tied and have a potential division title game upcoming.</p><p>The Vikings and Lions have to have the same result in Week 17 to force a division title game. The Vikings host the Packers and the Lions are on the road against the 49ers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell’s hilarious response to Justin Jefferson taunting penalty

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/vikings-news-justin-jefferson-compares-minnesota-lsu-championship');   ga('set', 'title', 'Justin Jefferson compares Vikings to LSU’s national championship team');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Jefferson-compares-Minnesota-to-LSUs-national-championship-team.jpg"></figure><h1>Justin Jefferson compares Vikings to LSU’s national championship team</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T08:32:45-08:00">December 23rd, 8:32am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T08:32:45-08:00">December 23rd, 8:32am</time><address><a>Troy Finnegan</a>Troy Finnegan is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023 with a degree in journalism and minors in communications and sports media, as well as a critical sports studies certificate. He has had a passion for sports his entire life, and enjoys covering and writing about all sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Vikings</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Minnesota Vikings have slowly grown from one of the best stories in the NFL this season into a team that feels like it can truly compete for an NFC Championship and a Super Bowl. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-historic-win-over-seahawks-opens-no-1-playoff-seed-path">Vikings improved to 13-2 on Sunday</a> with another nail biting win, this time over the Seattle Seahawks 27-24.</p><p>With this win, the path to a possible No. 1 seed and home field advantage in the NFC is very much within reach for Kevin O’Connell and company. If the Vikings are able to secure that, likely with wins over the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions over the final two weeks of the season, they would only have to win two games in Minnesota to reach the Super Bowl.</p><p>Star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has never won a Super Bowl himself, but he knows a thing or two about winning a championship. Jefferson was a key piece on the 2019 LSU team that won the CFP National Championship and is widely considered to be one of the best college football teams of all time. Jefferson thinks that this Vikings team <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43119403/justin-jefferson-agrees-vikings-championship-caliber-likens-2019-lsu-tigers-title-team" rel="noopener">can be like</a> that 2019 LSU team according to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert.</p><p>“Oh for sure,” Jefferson said, per Seifert. “Not just what we’re doing out there on the field, but the way we carry ourselves, the way we treat each other. … In 2019, when I won a championship at LSU, it was the same type of vibe. The team is just together, fighting for one another every single game. It definitely feels the same.”</p><h2><b>Vikings pushing for top seed with brutal closing schedule</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Jefferson_4ded2a.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It feels improbable that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-jj-mccarthy-kevin-oconnell-coach-of-the-year-endorsement">Vikings have a chance to steal the No. 1 seed</a> in the NFC, but they’re just two wins away from a 15-2 regular season and the top seed in the NFC with Sam Darnold at quarterback.</p><p>The schedule-makers didn’t make it easy on them. The Vikings close the season with two of the best teams in the NFL, the 10-4 Packers and the 13-2 Lions. However, if they can come away with two wins, they will send the Packers and the Lions to the wild card round on the road and can have wild card weekend off.</p><p>Home field advantage would be a massive boost for the Vikings heading into the playoffs. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-kevin-oconnell-truth-bomb-justin-jefferson-game-winning-td">Kevin O’Connell and company are 7-2 at home</a> so far this season and will welcome Green Bay to Minnesota next week before heading to Detroit to close the season out. Sam Darnold is playing some of his best football right now, and Brian Flores’ defense can rattle any quarterback with the home crowd behind it.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-most-blame-week-16-loss-vikings">Vikings will also be battle tested</a> heading into the playoffs after playing in one of the best divisions in the history of the NFL. The NFC North will likely enter the playoffs with three teams with at least 11, maybe 12, wins, and could possible have a pair of teams that are 14-3 or better. Those battles should prepare the Vikings for any incoming playoff fights.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Justin Jefferson compares Vikings to LSU’s national championship team

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/vikings-news-kevin-oconnell-truth-bomb-justin-jefferson-game-winning-td');   ga('set', 'title', 'Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops truth bomb on Justin Jefferson’s game-winning TD');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Kevin-OConnell-drops-truth-bomb-on-Justin-Jeffersons-game-winning-TD.jpg"></figure><h1>Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops truth bomb on Justin Jefferson’s game-winning TD</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T08:06:24-08:00">December 23rd, 8:06am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T08:06:24-08:00">December 23rd, 8:06am</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Vikings</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Minnesota Vikings keep on finding ways to win and continue their unbeaten streak. On Sunday, quarterback Sam Darnold and wide receiver Justin Jefferson connected on an incredible touchdown that gave Minnesota the lead for good in <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-vs-seahawks-predictions-pick-odds-spread-for-nfl-week-16-2024">what turned out to be a 27-24 win against the Seattle Seahawks</a> at Lumen Field in Seattle.</p><p>Not really known for his mobility, Darnold used a little bit of his feet to find his target downfield. Jefferson, despite two Seahawks defenders converging on him, managed to secure Darnold’s toss for a 39-yard touchdown score that put Minnesota in front by two points before Will Reichard’s successful extra-point kick.</p><h2><b>Kevin O’Connell comments on Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson after wild win vs. Seahawks</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Minnesota-Vikings-wide-receiver-Justin-Jefferson-18-celebrates-following-a-victory-.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>That play was just another example of why the Vikings have been so great on offense in the 2024 NFL season, <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/matthew-coller-the-haos-and-chemistry-of-the-vikings-game-winning-drive-01jfsxpvg43q" rel="noopener">as also pointed out</a> by Minnesota head coach Kevin O’Connell.</p><p>“I want those guys to have some freedom in those moments, especially we do a lot of things with Justin [Jefferson] and Sam [Darnold], seeing the coverage, and then with some route opportunities to get to at the line of scrimmage,” O’Connell said of Darnold and Jefferson after the game (h/t Matthew Coller of Sports Illustrated).</p><p>“I think those guys have just gotten so comfortable with that stuff that they are able to execute it like they did which was maybe the play, absolutely the play of the game, maybe even considering just a moment and the circumstances of the season as well,” O’Connell added.</p><p>The fantastic sequence involving Darnold and Jefferson also added another highlight to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-sam-darnold-key-role-josh-mccown-played-breakout-campaign">quarterback’s resurgence in the NFL with the Vikings</a>. Many viewed Darnold as a transitional QB for Minnesota following Kirk Cousins’ departure but he’s certainly done enough to succeed people’s expectations of him when Minnesota inked the former USC Trojans signal-caller to a one-year, $10 million contract in March.</p><p>Darnold finished the Seahawks game with 246 passing yards and three touchdowns against zero interceptions on 22-of-35 pass completions. Jefferson led the Vikings with 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 10 receptions and 13 targets for the Vikings, who now sport a 13-2 record and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-historic-win-over-seahawks-opens-no-1-playoff-seed-path">remain in contention for the top seed in the NFC</a>.</p><p>The Vikings will take some rest before preparing for a Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers at home.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell drops truth bomb on Justin Jefferson’s game-winning TD

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A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Minnesota Vikings</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In a game that underscored <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-vikings-historic-win-over-seahawks-opens-no-1-playoff-seed-path">the razor-thin margins of victory</a> in the NFL,<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-geno-smith-brutally-honest-blame-struggles"> the Seattle Seahawks fell to the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in a nail-biting contest</a> that saw critical mistakes turn the tide. Cornerback Tre Brown, who found himself at the center of two pivotal moments, shared his thoughts after the game, <a href="https://x.com/BradyHenderson/status/1871009999021105268" rel="noopener">offering both accountability and respect</a> for his opponent.</p><p>Reflecting on an offsides penalty that extended a crucial Vikings drive, Brown admitted, “I looked over at the official to make sure I was lined up legally, as I usually do when pressing, but he really wasn’t giving me anything. It’s kind of hard to hear in there. Things happen. That’s what happened. Gotta get that fixed,” Brown told reporters via Brady Henderson on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>The penalty proved costly, leading to an unforgettable touchdown catch by Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson. Brown was in coverage on the play and had no shortage of praise for the Vikings’ star wide receiver. “That was a hell of a catch,” Brown said. “Late hands. It’s hard to see the ball right there. I wish I could have that play back. He’s one of the highest-paid, I respect him, but I feel like I could have made that play.”</p><h2><b>The Seahawks fall to the Vikings, as their playoff chances diminish</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Jefferson_701ed4.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Jefferson’s late hands on the catch showcased his elite skill, adjusting his route and timing perfectly to snag Sam Darnold’s deep throw. The touchdown capped a quick two-play drive that flipped the game in the Vikings favor.</p><p>The Seahawks’ struggles weren’t limited to Brown’s penalty and the ensuing touchdown. Rookie defensive lineman Byron Murphy II also <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-playoff-hopes-take-a-dent-in-costly-loss-to-vikings/" rel="noopener">drew a critical facemask penalty</a> that negated a potential game-sealing sack. Head coach Mike Macdonald emphasized the impact of such mistakes. “We could have had a third-and-18 with two downs to go to try and seal it, and all of a sudden, two plays later, now we’re down three,” Macdonald said.</p><p>Despite a valiant effort by the Seahawks’ offense, including a late touchdown pass from Geno Smith to AJ Barner, the team’s playoff hopes took a major hit with the loss. Seattle’s fate is now out of its hands, with their postseason chances reduced to 24%, according to NFL projections.</p><p>The Vikings, meanwhile, capitalized on Seattle’s miscues and continued their playoff push. Jefferson’s game-winning catch cemented his reputation as one of the league’s most clutch performers. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell praised the connection between Darnold and Jefferson, noting, “Those guys were on the same page.”</p><p>For Brown and the Seahawks, the focus shifts to the remaining two games, where their slim playoff hopes hinge on winning out and a series of unlikely outcomes elsewhere in the league. As Macdonald put it, “We’re fighting for the right to stay alive, on a short week. What are you going to do?”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tre Brown makes striking admission about Justin Jefferson’s unreal TD vs Seahawks

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bears</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-aaron-jones-fans-spider-man-celebration-milestone-touchdown">Minnesota Vikings extended their win streak to seven games</a> with a dominant performance over the Chicago Bears in their Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup. The Vikings’ 30-12 victory improved their record to 12-2, tying them with the Detroit Lions (12-2) for the top spot in the NFC North.</p><p>Justin Jefferson set the tone early for Minnesota, scoring a touchdown in the first quarter. After crossing the goal line, the star wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/vikings-news-justin-jefferson-3-word-message-randy-moss-touchdown-bears">directed his celebration toward Vikings legend Randy Moss</a>.</p><p>“We love you, Randy,” Jefferson said, screaming into the mic. “That’s for you.”</p><p>Jefferson’s tribute came in the wake of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-news-randy-moss-makes-cancer-admission">Moss announcing his cancer diagnosis on December 13</a>. Following the game, Jefferson spoke to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert while wearing a Randy Moss jersey, further honoring the Hall of Famer’s impact on his career.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Justin Jefferson still repping Randy Moss postgame. <a href="https://t.co/Hx9Bt8y9LG">pic.twitter.com/Hx9Bt8y9LG</a></p><p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1868880049375789391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>“I’m grateful for what he has done for this game,” Jefferson <a href="https://x.com/SeifertESPN/status/1868914777973510177" rel="noopener">said</a>. “And what he has done for me as a kid. Just watching him and being a fan of him, I’ve always got to show love to him.”</p><p>Jefferson finished the night with seven receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown, once again proving why he is one of the NFL’s top receivers.</p><h2><b>Justin Jefferson honors Randy Moss’ legacy amid ongoing cancer battle</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Justin-Jefferson-18-celebrates-his-touchdown-against-the-Chicago-Bears.jpg"><figcaption>© Brad Rempel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Moss revealed his diagnosis after doctors discovered a cancerous mass in the bile duct between his pancreas and liver. Following that, he then underwent a six-hour surgery that included the removal of part of the small intestine, gallbladder, bile duct, and the head of the pancreas. Moss is now preparing to begin radiation and chemotherapy as part of his recovery.</p><p>The Vikings’ victory over the Bears further solidified their stronghold in the NFC North as they inch closer to the postseason. Minnesota’s offense, led by quarterback Sam Darnold and Jefferson, continues to deliver strong performances down the stretch. The defense also held the Bears to just two touchdowns, showcasing a well-rounded effort.</p><p>Minnesota will look to continue their momentum and honor Moss’ legacy as they prepare for a Week 16 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks (8-6). The game marks another critical test for the Vikings as they aim to secure the division title and strengthen their playoff position.</p><p>Jefferson’s tribute underscored the deep connection between past and present Vikings stars, reflecting the impact Moss has had not only on the franchise but on players who grew up idolizing him. As Moss continues his battle with cancer, Jefferson and the Vikings look to carry his legacy forward with their performances on the field.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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2024 SEASON STATS
RECEPTIONS	RECEIVING YDS	TOUCHDOWNS	POSITION RANK
157	2367.6	17.1	2

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