NFL Makes Punishment Decision on Justin Jefferson Incident

Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings secured a big win on Sunday, shutting out the Washington Commanders in a dominant 31-0 win. This was a nice bounce-back victory for the Vikings, who were coming off an embarrassing loss in their last game after getting shut out by the Seattle Seahawks, 26-0.

Jefferson, however, continued to struggle in Sunday’s victory. The two-time All-Pro wide receiver was quiet in the win, finishing with just two catches for 11 yards. This forgettable outing followed his six-catch, four-yard performance against the Seahawks.

Jefferson received some news prior to Sunday’s game. The NFL made a decision on the incident he was involved in against Seattle, and it wasn’t exactly a favorable update for the Vikings star.

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Jefferson entered the 2025 campaign with four Pro Bowl nods in his first five seasons in the NFL. He was also named to the All-Pro squad twice in the last three years. In 2023, the former LSU Tigers star won the Offensive Player of the Year award after leading the league in receptions (128), receiving yards (1,809) and first downs (80).

Jefferson has failed to live up to his high standards this season, though. In 13 games played thus far, the former Offensive Rookie of the Year has registered 64 catches for 810 yards, two touchdowns and 35 first downs.

In Week 13 against the Seahawks, Jefferson’s frustrations boiled. The Vikings wideout confronted Seattle rookie safety Nick Emmanwori after the latter body slammed Jefferson to the ground following a catch.