"Scrolling through his social media feed Thursday morning, Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson saw a post commemorating the best catch of his NFL career. The video of his leaping one-handed reception, converting a fourth down against the Buffalo Bills in 2022, left him feeling nostalgic about a time when he was arguably the most dominant skill player in the league."
"He said he wanted to return to what he called his "savage mode" with an "f-it mentality." "Just going out there and just killing it," he said, "and not worrying about the plays, not worrying about anything else." Jefferson won the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year award in 2022 after catching 128 passes for 1,809 yards and eight touchdowns. He has remained one of the NFL's most productive receivers in the years that followed by hasn't approached his 2022 numbers."
Justin Jefferson watched a social media clip of his leaping 2022 catch and felt nostalgic about his peak performance. He said he is 'trying to work back' to his 2022 level and wants to return to a 'savage mode' with an 'f-it mentality,' focusing on making plays without overthinking. The Vikings sit last in the NFC North amid a difficult season, and Jefferson's frustrations surfaced after a 27-19 loss to the Ravens. Jefferson won Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 with 128 catches for 1,809 yards and eight touchdowns but has not replicated those totals. He cited personal life factors and said he wants to regain a childlike love of the game and restore his mental approach.
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