Vikings Beat Lions 23-10; Jefferson, Reichard Set Records

In a decisive 23-10 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, the Minnesota Vikings improved their record to 8-8 while two players etched their names into the franchise's history books. Wide receiver Justin Jefferson surpassed Randy Moss's NFL record for receiving yards through a player's first six seasons, and kicker Will Reichard broke the team's single-season mark for field goals from 50 yards or longer.

Jefferson, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, caught four passes for 30 yards from rookie quarterback Max Brosmer, including a 10-yard reception late in the fourth quarter that helped seal the win. The performance pushed his career total to 8,379 yards, edging out Moss's previous benchmark of 8,375 set over his first six seasons. Jefferson has now held the NFL record for receiving yards in a player's first two, three, four, and five seasons, establishing a pattern of dominance despite the Vikings' turbulent quarterback situation this year.

The 2025 season has tested Jefferson's resilience. Minnesota has cycled through J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Brosmer at quarterback, contributing to what has been described as some of the league's poorest...