Justin Jefferson's frustration level reaches boiling point as Vikings WR makes major move after embarrassing loss to Seahawks

Justin Jefferson was completely invisible on Sunday, both on and off the field. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver was held to a measly 4 yards on 2 catches during a 26-0 shutout loss at the Seattle Seahawks.

The broadcast caught him dejectedly sitting on the bench early in the fourth quarter.

After the game, he left the locker room quickly, avoiding the reporters in the process:

Alec Lewis

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Justin Jefferson left the locker room after the Vikings loss today without talking to reporters.

It was the first time he had done so since 2022:

Alec Lewis

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The Vikings say Justin Jefferson declined to speak. First time that's happened since I arrived in 2022.

Jefferson was significantly hurt by a terrible performance by Max Brosmer, who covered just 126 yards on 19 completions and was intercepted four times, including a pick-six to Ernest Jones in the second quarter. He also ate 4 sacks.

Tight end T.J. Hockenson was the Vikings' best offensive weapon, catching 6 balls for 59 yards. Jordan Addison added 5 for 36, while Aaron Jones caught 4 for 22 but was limited to a measly three yards on the ground.

Speaking of the ground game, Jordan Mason rushed for 47 yards, while Zavier Scott added 17. They also combined for 2 grabs for 5 yards.

For the Seahawks, Sam Darnold had just 128 yards on 14completions and was also sacked four times. However, he helped kicker Jason Myers to a solid outing, setting up four field goals.

Running backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet combined for 108 yards on 27 carries on the ground. Charbonnet also scored the game's only offensive touchdown.

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Justin Jefferson exchanged gestures with former teammate Sam Darnold after Vikings-Seahawks game

The depressed silence that Justin Jefferson showed on the bench and in the locker room stood in stark contrast to the joviality that he showed after the final whistle sounded.

He met Sam Darnold, his former teammate, in the middle of the field. Both men clasped each other’s hands and embraced:

In 2024, Darnold was brought in to ostensibly back up J.J. McCarthy. But after the then-rookie suffered a season-ending knee injury, he was unexpectedly elevated to the starting role.

Justin Jefferson flourished with the 2018 top-three pick, catching 103 balls for 1,533 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was named a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowler as the Vikings went 14-3. However, they lost 29-7 to the Los Angeles Rams in the wild card.