The Minnesota Vikings played host to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon and the first quarter was a bit of a slog for both sides. The Vikings managed a field goal but otherwise no points were scored in the opening 15 minutes as the offenses stumbled.
Then, Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson connected to break things open. With the ball on their three-yard line, Darnold heaved an incredible deep pass to Jefferson, who beat two 49ers defenders to make the grab. Then Jefferson beat everybody to the end zone to complete an epic 97-yard deep pass.
JUSTIN JEFFERSON ARE YOU SERIOUS pic.twitter.com/5MRoOUWjmh
— PFF (@PFF) September 15, 2024
Fans absolutely loved it:
He said he ain’t Garret Wilson 🤷♂️
— NucksPicks (@NucksPicks) September 15, 2024
Best WR in the league to me. Picking up where he left off
— The Dog Pound (@cryptomemehoe) September 15, 2024
YOOOO
— NFL ALL DAY (@NFLALLDAY) September 15, 2024
Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson looking like Cunningham to Moss. pic.twitter.com/AeRkVE8ovN
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 15, 2024
The throw by Sam Darnold was A+++++. The route by Justin Jefferson was just as good. Best WR in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/Nc9T025c1X https://t.co/0nmvk3zuLb
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2024
BEST RECEIVER IN THE NFL AND ITS NOT CLOSE ICL #Skol https://t.co/rV30Frz647
— Jyair (@CantCookJyair) September 15, 2024
Good gawd https://t.co/olAIwSuthh
— 🍊 (@redfIxvor) September 15, 2024
Best route runner in the league🫡 https://t.co/vWM7Q9hNXg
— ST (@mayoroll_) September 15, 2024
What a tremendous throw and catch. There are few football pleasures better than a truly elite wide receiver in his prime. And the throw by Darnold!
The Vikings are giving the Niners a fight in the early goings of the game.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Justin Jefferson's Epic 97-Yard Touchdown vs. 49ers Had Fans in Awe .