Twitter reacts to Eagles CB Darius Slay shutting down Vikings WR Justin Jefferson in Week 2

The Philadelphia Eagles passed on Justin Jefferson in the 2020 NFL draft, and the anticipation was that the NFL’s 2nd best wide receiver would make the Birds pay for the move.

It was not to be as Darius Slay held Jefferson to five catches for 43 yards receiving on 11 targets with 2:38 seconds left in the ball game.

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The results didn’t favor Jefferson, and they follow the star wide receiver telling the media that he was “way happier” in Minnesota than he would have been in Philadelphia.

Social media reacts to everything, and Twitter reacted strongly to Darius Slay, logging two interceptions and being in position for several more.

Field Yates

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Slay hopped inside Jefferson’s jersey on Monday night.

Kirk Cousins when targeting Justin Jefferson tonight with Darius Slay as the nearest defender, per @NextGenStats: 1/5, 7 yards, 2 interceptions. pic.twitter.com/ViWxB3GtfN

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 20, 2022

Jennifer Slay

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The star cornerback had two interceptions and dropped three other potential interceptions, and his wife was not happy.

Imma fight this man when he get home, he suppose to have 4 of them thangs!!!!😭 Good shit slay!!!! ITS UP!!!!!!

— Jennifer Slay💛 (@jennwilliams23) September 20, 2022

ESPN SportsCenter

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) celebrates with teammate safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Slay was on fire.

S L A Y 💅 pic.twitter.com/Sw7HhyACMO

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 20, 2022

Bob Wankel

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Slay turned Justin Jefferson into Jalen Reagor?

Justin Jefferson looked like Jalen Reagor against Darius Slay tonight.

— Bob Wankel (@BobWankelCB) September 20, 2022

Matt Miller

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Slay almost outpaced Jefferson in catches.

He's thrown more completions to Slay than Jefferson

— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) September 20, 2022

JAKIB Sports

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Some guys can’t log two interceptions in a career, let alone twice in less than a year.

THAT’S 2 FOR # 2❗️#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/4GTBohT64k

— JAKIB Sports (@JAKIBSports) September 20, 2022

Ike Reese

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins continued to target Slay despite having no success.

Don’t keep trying my guy over there, BIG PLAY SLAY!!! 😤 #FlyEaglesFly #GangGreen💪🏿 pic.twitter.com/yL7lYFyBnV

— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) September 20, 2022

Josh Tolentino

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Zech McPhearson is wild for this one.

#Eagles DBs are hype postgame. Zech McPhearson on fellow CB Darius Slay: “Slay took one of the best receivers in the world, and he put (Justin Jefferson) in a car seat. It’s true. He’s one of the best DBs in the world

— Josh Tolentino (@JCTSports) September 20, 2022

PFF

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Lockdown is what PFF called Slay after last night’s performance against Justin Jefferson.

Darius Slay vs Justin Jefferson tonight:

🔒 6 targets
🔒 1 catch allowed
🔒 2 INTs
🔒 0.0 passer rating allowed pic.twitter.com/fINrs3rQ48

— PFF (@PFF) September 20, 2022

Josiah Johnson

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The king of Twitter trolling believes Cousins will have nightmares for years over this outcome.

Kirk Cousins dreaming about Darius Slay tonight pic.twitter.com/7KMDZzivij

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) September 20, 2022

Ari Meirov

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay runs from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left, after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

A video montage of elite cornerback play.

ESPN put together a nice highlight reel of what Darius Slay has done tonight.

Flawless. pic.twitter.com/qPamzZghCn

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 20, 2022