Frequent flyer: Justin Jefferson embraces international spotlight as Vikings return to London LONDON (AP) — He played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in Paris. Now, he’s bringing the Griddy back to London. In other words, Justin Jefferson is right at home.
Ken Maguire, The Associated Press Oct 4, 2024 3:01 AM Oct 4, 2024 3:05 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn) LONDON (AP) — He played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in Paris.
Now, he’s bringing the Griddy back to London. In other words, Justin Jefferson is right at home. The Minnesota Vikings receiver is embracing the international spotlight and becoming a global star at the right time as the NFL adds more games in foreign cities .
The undefeated Vikings were scheduled to arrive in London on Friday morning ahead of their game against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. “I just appreciate the travel, just the experience of being in another country, the experience of being in another culture, and just being around another fan base, especially a fan base that only gets one game, two games a year,” Jeffe.
