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Justin Jefferson Breaks Randy Moss' NFL Record for Yards Through 6 Seasons

Justin Jefferson officially cemented his status as a legendary successor to Randy Moss on December 25, 2025, during a Christmas Day victory over the Detroit Lions. With a 10-yard catch in the fourth quarter, Jefferson reached 8,379 career receiving yards, surpassing Moss's long-standing NFL record of 8,375 yards for the most receiving yards in a player's first six seasons.

While Moss still holds the advantage in career touchdowns, Jefferson has consistently rewritten the Vikings' record books, previously surpassing Moss for the most receptions in a player's first three seasons and most 100-yard games in a player's first five seasons. By reaching this latest milestone in just his 94th career game, Jefferson has proven to be the most prolific yardage generator the league has ever seen at the start of a career.

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