Solak’s final mention of Minnesota called attention to a Justin Jefferson-centric stat that again demonstrates how otherworldly the Vikings superstar receiver has played since entering the NFL in 2020.
Very matter-of-factly, it can serve as a reminder no one in history has been better through five seasons.
Solak wrote the following:
Puka Nacua holds the record for most receiving yards in a rookie season with 1,486. Yet Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson holds the record for most receiving yards through two seasons of a player’s career (3,016), three seasons (4,825), four seasons (5,899) and five seasons (7,432). An absurd testament to early-career success and availability. For context, Jefferson is 261 yards above second place in Year 2, 662 above in Year 3, 387 above in Year 4 (despite missing seven games) and 648 above in Year 5. To catch him in the Year 5 numbers, Ja’Marr Chase needs a cool 2,008-yard season. Jefferson is already seventh on the list for receiving yards through six seasons, and he has played only five seasons. He’ll take the top spot with a mere 943 yards, which would take just 10 games on his career average of 96.5 receiving yards per game (the best number in NFL history, so take your “17-game season” complaints and shove ’em).
