Vikings WR Justin Jefferson claps back at Jets CB D.J. Reed

Reed shadowed Jefferson for most of Sunday’s matchup, holding the third-year wideout to seven receptions for 45 yards and a score. It was the third-fewest receiving yards he’s had this season, and his 6.4 yards per reception was his second-lowest output of the year.

“I was in his s--- all game,” Reed said, via Zack Rosenblatt of the Athletic. “He got that one route on me, so I’m frustrated. But I felt like I did a great job containing him. You saw me, I was just frustrated because I don’t want to give up a touchdown; I don’t want to be the reason my team loses. So, I’m going to look at it to see what I could’ve did to play it better. Other than that, I held my own for sure against him.”

Jefferson beat Reed on a 10-yard out route for a touchdown on a third-and-6 play from the Jets' 10-yard line with 8:33 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Jets scored on their next possession to pull within 27-22 but the Vikings' defense forced a turnover-on-downs and an interception on New York’s final two possessions to seal the win.