Vikings aim to help Jefferson end a frustrating season on a good note by hitting the 1,000-yard mark

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)(AP/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson warms up before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)(AP/Bruce Kluckhohn)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Jefferson has hardly been admired more by the Minnesota Vikings than during this season of frustration for their once-potent offense, despite production by the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver that has lagged well behind his remarkable standard.