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Justin Jefferson Becomes Youngest Player In NFL History To Reach 8,000 Receiving Yards

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By James Parker | Last updated Oct 24, 2025 1:31 AM ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson made NFL history against the L.A. Chargers on Thursday, becoming the youngest player ever to reach 8,000 career receiving yards. With his fourth catch of the night pushing him past the 40-yard mark, Jefferson passed Hall-of-Famer Randy Moss.

Jefferson is 168 days younger than Moss was when he broke the record in 2003.

8k for J.J. @JJettas2 pic.twitter.com/0aJeUKc4x9

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) October 24, 2025

Jefferson is no stranger to breaking NFL records. He’s already third on the Vikings’ all-time receiving list and the youngest player to record 35 games with at least 100 yards or more.

While the four-time Pro Bowler made history on Thursday, the rest of the Vikings struggled against the Chargers, losing the matchup 37-10.

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