Amidst a tough 20-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Justin Jefferson was understandably unhappy at intermittent points with his team’s performance. That didn’t stop the superstar receiver from looking out for rookie playmaker Jordan Addison.
After Addison scored a 39-yard touchdown early in the second quarter, the young receiver started celebrating the first score of his career. Jefferson would join him. But Addison almost ran away without an important memento — the touchdown ball marking his first-ever time in the end zone.
In the classiest gesture for a teammate, Jefferson turned Addison around to ensure he’d take home the milestone football. And a small “crisis” for the Vikings was averted.
That first career TD feeling 🕺@Espn_Jordan pic.twitter.com/X2D1VBGCYD
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 10, 2023
Jefferson gets tons of headlines for embarrassing cornerbacks and safeties every single week. What he did for Addison was more understated and should get just as much attention for the kindness.
This was how Twitter reacted to Jefferson saving Addison's first TD ball
It’s a small thing, but watch Justin Jefferson here make sure that Jordan Addison keeps this ball… pic.twitter.com/KpknQQ19v4
— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) September 11, 2023
He was gonna want that ball, good thing Jefferson was paying attention. https://t.co/QZvSBBhYcu
— Ken Mitchell (@WCGBearsDenDude) September 11, 2023
He’s the best player in the game and one of the best people I have no clue why we didn’t give him a blank check https://t.co/wMSK2Up0WC
— Extend Popkins (@PrimePopkins) September 11, 2023
JJ helping the rookie #SKOL https://t.co/wa6H3jwpbv
— Moose (@Mooseontheradio) September 11, 2023
Justin is such a special kid. ❤️
— Meg Dean💜💛 (@Megdean1437) September 11, 2023
Not just good on the field, loves playing with his teammates, you can tell he truly enjoys playing with Jordan
— Jason Clawson (@love4hoops) September 11, 2023
Well done Jordan. Keep that ball!
— Robot Junkyard Studios aka Jim (@RobotJunkyard72) September 10, 2023
👏👏👏👏👏 https://t.co/hyL7JZ3PEP
— Rubicon Talent (@Rubicontalent) September 10, 2023
JJ reminded him to hold on to that ball.
Great veteran leadership. https://t.co/2UzZW8DFpI
— VikingsLover69₍₀₋₀₎ (@vikingwolf2x) September 10, 2023
