Munich – Justin Jefferson registered 139 receiving yards in the 33:26 victory of his Minnesota Vikings against the New England Patriots. He broke the record set by Randy Moss, who previously held 4,163 yards for most receiving yards in the first three NFL seasons. Jefferson is currently at 4,248 yards – and still has six games to extend his record.
The game got off to a flying start: first Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins led his offense straight into the first drive for a touchdown, which Justin Jefferson scored for the home team. His Patriots counterpart Mac Jones responded by return mail and found wide receiver Nelson Agholor in the end zone.
New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings: Contested game until halftime
After that the game calmed down a bit. The Patriots scored with field goals, the Vikings added a touchdown. With a score of 16:16 we went into the half-time break.
Both teams then came out of the dressing room with power: First New England marched 75 yards to a touchdown in the first drive, then the Vikings responded with a kickoff return touchdown over 97 yards – 23:23.
After that, the referees made a controversial decision. A catch by Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was counted as a touchdown. According to the video images, however, this decision was revised and the Patriots had to settle for a field goal.
Patriots afford too many penalties
It should be the last points for the Patriots. The Patriots repeatedly lost their reward with unnecessary fouls. With the home win, the Vikings gave the right answer to the 3:40 home slap against the Dallas Cowboys last week.
The Vikings host the New York Jets on Game Day 13. The Patriots are already challenged next Thursday in the Thursday Night Game against division rival Buffalo Bills.
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