Wide receiver Justin Jefferson hit his signature griddy after putting the Vikings up 14-7 over the Seahawks with a touchdown catch on Sunday afternoon. He was then assessed a 15-yard penalty for taunting.

Double team him? Sure. But that doesn't take Justin Jefferson out of any game. And that's why the Vikings are playing for the NFC on Sunday.

Sam Darnold, Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC.

Justin Jefferson had another magnificent game on Sunday as Sam Darnold continued to find his elite Minnesota Vikings wide receiver. Hobbling on a bum ankle after taking a hit, Darnold somehow connected with Jefferson behind two Seattle Seahawk defenders to give the

In just four plays, Darnold somehow found Justin Jefferson with two Seahawks defenders around ... it and ran into the end zone for a touchdown. Seattle had a chance to tie the game.

Seattle had two more chances, but couldn’t tie the game. Faced with no great options, head coach Mike Macdonald elected to try a 60-yard field goal on fourth-and-15 from the Minnesota 42. But Jason Myers’ try fell short, despite being on target.

Darnold hit a well-covered Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and Minnesota kept pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC.

After Jefferson hauled in his second touchdown reception of the game, the Seahawks took the ball down the field on offense and kicker Jason Myers attempted a 60-yard field goal that fell short. The Vikings then got the ball and had to punt after a three-and-out, giving Seattle the ball at their own 17-yard line with 1:01 left in the contest.

Justin Jefferson connection was at its best for the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks that stretched their winning streak to eight.

Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third touchdown pass of the game, and Minnesota outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 on Sunday to keep ...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 14-yard touchdown pass ahead of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Brown (22) during the first half Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Seattle.

But Justin Jefferson ensured that the Vikings would not leave Seattle without a win. On first-and-10 at the Seattle 39 with 3:58 remaining, Jefferson broke free down the left sideline over the top of the Seattle secondary. He then adjusted his route and spun in the air to catch an underthrown ball from Sam Darnold before running into the end zone.