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Watch: Brutal Justin Jefferson blunder cost Vikings points before halftime
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson fumbles the ball Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Brutal Justin Jefferson blunder cost Vikings points before halftime

Nearing the end of a close first half against the Philadelphia Eagles on "Thursday Night Football," Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson fell victim to his own greed, turning the football over on a crucial possession.

 With the Vikings driving, trailing the Eagles 10-7 with 41 seconds left, quarterback Kirk Cousins connected with Jefferson on a 30-yard reception near the Philly goal line. However, as Jefferson stretched for six, Eagles safety Terrell Edmunds jarred the football loose, taking a possible touchdown off the board for Minnesota. 

Initially, officials on the field ruled that Jefferson had fumbled the football out of bounds, but a review ruled the play a touchback, giving the Eagles possession at the 20-yard line. 

Six plays later, Jake Elliott booted a 61-yard field goal, creating a six-point deficit for the Vikings at the half instead of a possible four-point lead.

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