Justin Jefferson on down year amid Vikes' 6-0 start: 'What we're doing is working'

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Kevin Seifert Oct 28, 2026, 07:22 PM 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. -- Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson said Wednesday that "it's definitely an in-between feeling" as his production languishes while he plays for the NFL's only undefeated team.

As the Vikings (6-0) adjust to new quarterback Kyler Murray , Jefferson has had the worst start in his seven-year career. His 60.4 receiving yards per game through Week 7 is 32% lower than his next-worst start to a season in 2025, when he averaged 88 yards.…