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Last week against a Colts team that was missing its top three corners by the end of the game, Murray had 150 yards, Justin Jefferson had 44 yards receiving (all before halftime), and the Vikings managed one touchdown.
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Jefferson limited to 44 yards vs. Colts despite elite talent; Murray's struggles are the culprit.

Justin Jefferson's receiving production has been severely limited despite elite talent, a direct result of Kyler Murray's struggles in Kevin O'Connell's offense. In Week 7 against the Colts—a team missing its top three corners—Jefferson was held to just 44 receiving yards, all before halftime. The preseason narrative was that Murray would help push the ball downfield specifically to Jefferson and open up the Vikings' offense, but this has not materialized. Jefferson's underperformance is tied to Murray's inability to execute in O'Connell's system rather than a decline in Jefferson's talent.

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