Cornerbacks know they're in for a long day when Justin Jefferson's name is mentioned. For the Bears, cornerback Nahshon Wright knows all too well what to expect from the talented Vikings receiver.
Jefferson has made a career out of tormenting Chicago defenders, racking up six catches on nine targets for 81 yards in their last nine meetings - the most he's produced against any NFL team. His ability to dominate cornerbacks is not lost on Wright, who spent all of last year on the Vikings' practice squad.
"He's super-competitive guy," Wright said. "You see the results in the game."
The Bears have a tall order ahead of them as they face Jefferson and his impressive résumé. The 27-year-old has been named to three Pro Bowls, including two consecutive appearances since joining the league in 2020.
Cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson described Jefferson as "one of the best receivers in the game" and said that the Bears need to execute their defensive game plan if they hope to slow him down. It's a challenge that will be difficult for anyone to match, but the Vikings' secondary is up to the task.
The pressure on the Bears' cornerbacks was already high, but Jefferson has proven himself to be nearly unbeatable in the NFC North. The question now is whether their defense can rise to the occasion and come out victorious.
Jefferson has made a career out of tormenting Chicago defenders, racking up six catches on nine targets for 81 yards in their last nine meetings - the most he's produced against any NFL team. His ability to dominate cornerbacks is not lost on Wright, who spent all of last year on the Vikings' practice squad.
"He's super-competitive guy," Wright said. "You see the results in the game."
The Bears have a tall order ahead of them as they face Jefferson and his impressive résumé. The 27-year-old has been named to three Pro Bowls, including two consecutive appearances since joining the league in 2020.
Cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson described Jefferson as "one of the best receivers in the game" and said that the Bears need to execute their defensive game plan if they hope to slow him down. It's a challenge that will be difficult for anyone to match, but the Vikings' secondary is up to the task.
The pressure on the Bears' cornerbacks was already high, but Jefferson has proven himself to be nearly unbeatable in the NFC North. The question now is whether their defense can rise to the occasion and come out victorious.
I've been following Jeffries and he's like a magician on the field, always finding ways to get open. Nahshon Wright needs to bring his A-game if they wanna stop him, but I think their defense is up for the challenge 
. It's gonna be a tough one, but that's what makes it exciting, right? 
The Bears need to focus and execute their game plan if they wanna take down Jefferson. It's not impossible, though - we've seen it before! 
Justin Jefferson is literally the ultimate test for our Bears' defense, especially with Nahshon Wright being the new cornerback who's been warned about this guy 
. The question is, can our defense rise to the occasion and keep Jefferson from having another big day? 
. bears cornerbacks better bring A-game if they wanna slow down jefferson. seems like c.j. gardner-johnson is calling it straight - this guy's one of the best out there 
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they got a huge test comin against justin jefferson he's literally unstoppable on the field 
i mean 6 catches in 9 targets is crazy talk! nahshon wright must be shakin in his boots 
and cj gardner-johnson said it straight up, jefferson's one of the best receivers out there... the bears gotta step up their game plan or they're gonna get torched 
️ and maybe, just maybe, they can pull off a win 
justin jefferson is literally the GOAT 
again! i mean, six catches in nine meetings? that's straight flames 
the bears need to bring their A-game if they wanna take down the vikings' receiver. c.j. gardner-johnson said it best - jefferson is one of the best receivers in the game 
