The NFL world united last week to send well wishes to Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss, who revealed that he is battling cancer and recently underwent a Whipple procedure to remove tumors on his pancreas, liver, gall bladder, and bile duct. On Monday, one of Moss' former franchises — the Vikings — shared the spotlight, facing off against NFC North rivals Chicago under the bright lights. Given Moss' significance to the organization — three of his First-Team All-Pro appearances came in purple and gold — it seemed inevitable that Minnesota would give its longtime pass-catcher a rousing bit of support.
When the moment did come, Vikings star Justin Jefferson made sure to let the world know just what Moss means to him and the broader football ecosystem at large. Here's what you need to know. NFL HQ: Live NFL scores | Updated NFL standings | Full NFL schedule Justin Jefferson, Vikings pay tribute to Randy Moss Jefferson erupted in a major way partway through the first quarter, corralling a Sam Darnold effort in the back of the end zone in a fashion eerily similar to that of Moss all those years back.
After collecting his bearings — and completing his patented Griddy move — Jefferson stepped to the camera. He proceeded to deliver a heartfelt message directed at his famous predecessor. "We love you Randy," Jefferson bellowed, fingers fixed in a heart-like shape.
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