Lions cornerback Amik Robertson has great respect for receivers like Justin Jefferson, but he refuses to fear them. That confidence shined Sunday.
The Lions were led by a cast of many on defense including cornerback Amik Robertson, who held star Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson to three catches for 54 yards on the evening. The Lions harassed quarterback Sam Darnold into 18-for-41 passing for 166 yards and no touchdowns as they took control late.
The Minnesota Vikings had a remarkable regular season, but despite an opportunity to win the NFC North and secure the No. 1 overall seed in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions, they fell short. As a result,
ALLEN PARK -- Justin Jefferson has put together a full season’s worth of impressive stats in nine career games against the Detroit Lions.
One of Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson's oldest rivals, Lions cornerback Amik Robertson promised there'd be no cozy reunion in Week 18.
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The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are squaring off in what is being viewed as one of the biggest regular season games of all time. The winner claims the division and the NFC's top seed in the playoffs, while the loser will be forced to play a road game.
Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold gave Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson all the bulletin board material he needs ahead of primetime.
“He is a special one. He’s my type of guy,” Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said. “I think he’s one of the toughest guys playing in that position. He’s an old-school player, in my opinion. It’s almost like a defensive guy playing receiver.”
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson voiced frustration with officiating while crediting the Lions' performance in Sunday’s NFC North showdown.
Catch up on all the Minnesota Vikings news heading into Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.