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Justin Jefferson scores first receiving touchdown since season opener

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Mike Florio and Chris Simms believe the Minnesota Vikings are the rightful favorites heading into Week 9's matchup against the Washington Commanders, but think the Vikings can't afford to take their opposition lightly.

Justin Jefferson had three 100-yard games in his past six games, but he didn’t have a receiving touchdown. He checked that off early Sunday.

On the Vikings’ first possession, Jefferson had four receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown.

He caught a 9-yard scoring toss from Kirk Cousins despite begin well covered by Benjamin St-Juste.

In the season opener, Jefferson caught nine passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns against the Packers, but he didn’t score a receiving in the six games after that. His only touchdown in that span came on a 3-yard run against the Saints in Week 4.

Cousins went 5-for-5 for 67 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive, which covered 78 yards in nine plays.

Dalvin Cook rushed for 11 yards on four carries.