The 0-2 Chargers says they’re prepared to defend the wide receiver, who coach Brandon Staley calls ‘one of the fantastic players in the league’
COSTA MESA — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is averaging 10 catches per game through the season’s first two weeks. He has 20 receptions, second in the NFL behind Rams phenom Puka Nacua, for a league-leading 309 yards, including eight catches of 20 yards or more.
Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has attempted 44 passes in each of Minnesota’s first two games, losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles. So far, Cousins has thrown 25 passes intended for Jefferson, targeting him on 38.3% of his attempts so far.Not surprisingly, the Chargers say they’re aware of all Jefferson is capable of doing for the Vikings when the teams play Sunday in Minneapolis.
Jefferson still presents a challenge for a leaky Chargers defense, ranked last among the NFL’s 32 teams in overall yardage given up and 30th in points allowed through the first two weeks of the season. O’Connell and Staley were on the Rams’ coaching staff during the 2020 season, with O’Connell as offensive coordinator and Staley as defensive coordinator. O’Connell stayed with the Rams for their Super Bowl season in 2021 and Staley became the Chargers’ head coach that same season.
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