Jefferson set a record for the most games with 100-plus receiving yards in a player’s first three seasons with his 20th such performance in his by recording his 20th game with at least 100 receiving yards in his 42nd career game. He topped 19 by Randy Moss and Odell Beckham, Jr. Jefferson also recorded his seventh game with 150 or more yards, topping a record set by Moss and Lance Alworth for the most such games in a player’s first three seasons.
Diggs finished with 128 yards on a game-best 12 catches, but the Vikings defense limited his longest gain to 25.
Diggs also had an incredible one-handed catch on his highlight reel.
The game also was special for Cook, who finished with 119 yards on 14 carries, and faced his younger brother James for the first time. Minnesota was able to limit James to 22 yards on five carries.
2. Cousins overcomes mistakes
Cousins finished 30-of-50 passing for a season-high 357 yards. He had the touchdown to Jefferson early before suffering a pair of picks.
The first was a deep shot overthrown down the middle of the field late in the first quarter.
The second was under duress and seemed to occur because of a bit of indecision between trying to get the ball to Jefferson or take a safety valve throw to Thielen near the line of scrimmage.
But when the game was on the line, Cousins found a way to be at his best and pinpoint key throws to Jefferson.
The Vikings dealt with the loss of T.J. Hockenson for a bit while the tight end was evaluated after a helmet-to-helmet hit that wasn’t flagged. Minnesota also needed to lean on reserve Blake Brandel at left tackle after Christian Darrisaw left the game.
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