Kevin Seifert Nov 9, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia.

EAGAN, Minn. -- The play is commemorated everywhere.

It's the central ink of a tattoo that covers Justin Jefferson 's left thigh. It's depicted on a life-size Fathead wall sticker in coach Kevin O'Connell's basement, and in a photograph hanging on the wall of the Minnesota Vikings ' practice facility. There is a private-issue hoodie sweatshirt that cleverly incorporates Jefferson's uniform number with what he agrees is the catch of his life: A leaping, one-handed grab to convert fourth-and-18 during a wild overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills in 2022.

Several Vikings staff members will be wearing that sweatshirt Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium ( 8:15 p.m.…