Emerging superstar's production is a firm reminder how elite Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is

Justin Jefferson is in a league of his own

One thing that ESPN's Benjamin Solak pointed out is the dominance of Nacua in his first two years highlights how absurd Jefferson's production has been. Jefferson's numbers are so good, that he's close to setting another NFL record.

Puka Nacua holds the record for most receiving yards in a rookie season with 1,486. Yet Minnesota's Justin Jefferson holds the record for most receiving yards through two seasons of a player's career (3,016), three seasons (4,825), four seasons (5,899) and five seasons (7,432). An absurd testament to early-career success and availability.

For context, Jefferson is 261 yards above second place in Year 2, 662 above in Year 3, 387 above in Year 4 (despite missing seven games) and 648 above in Year 5. To catch him in the Year 5 numbers, Ja'Marr Chase needs a cool 2,008-yard season.

Jefferson is already seventh on the list for receiving yards through six seasons, and he has played only five seasons. He'll take the top spot with a mere 943 yards, which would take just 10 games on his career average of 96.5 receiving yards per game (the best number in NFL history, so take your "17-game season" complaints and shove 'em).

You can look at players like Nacua and Ja'Marr Chase with their crazy production and say they are better than Jefferson, but numbers (and film) don't lie. Holding the NFL record for most receiving yards in two, three, four, and five seasons is absurd, and just 943 away from holding it within the first six seasons.

Plus, the 96.5 receiving yards per game being the most in NFL history highlights another element that separates Jefferson. Not only is he absurd, but it's highly likely to continue.