Kevin O’Connell: Big hits on Justin Jefferson ‘don’t just seem to be by accident’

Are groups taking their possibilities to tough up Justin Jefferson?

Kevin O’Connell definitely thinks so.

Jefferson completed Saturday’s historic comeback win over the Colts with 12 catches for 123 yards and a landing however twice wanted to get medical consideration within the sport, the second time after Stephon Gilmore delivered an enormous shot to Jefferson as he was defenseless within the air whereas making a catch. 

“We had him in yesterday and surprisingly, he did take some pictures in that sport and as soon as once more, I feel it was in regards to the fifth or sixth week in a row he took a kind of hit that drew a flag,” O’Connell advised the media throughout his Monday press convention. “Clearly, there’s an emphasis on the groups we’re enjoying that a few of these hits they don’t simply appear to be accidentally at occasions, however Justin got here out nice.”

The Vikings’ star receiver has been on the tip of unlawful hits from opposing defenses 3 times up to now month, together with two from the Colts on Saturday (though one was debatable). In opposition to the Jets, Jefferson was smacked by security Jordan Whitehead, which resulted in a 15-yard penalty. 

Jefferson leads the league in catches (111) and receiving yards (1,623) and based on O’Connell ought to be obtainable for Saturday’s white-out sport towards the Giants.

“He ought to be good all through the week,” O’Connell mentioned.

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