In the Minnesota Vikings' 31–9 loss to the Detroit Lions, wide receiver Jordan Addison finished the game with just one reception for zero yards. Addison's dad, Rolando Addison Sr., was displeased with the Vikings' performance against the Lions, and expressed his displeasure on X, going in on the play of his son's team.
Just 31 games into his NFL career, Addison is making quite a home for himself in the end zone. He has 19 touchdowns, tying him with Odell Beckham Jr. for the fourth-most in league history by a player under the age of 23. Randy Moss (28), Rob Gronkowski (27) and Ja'Marr Chase (22) are the only ones with more.
Addison caught just one of six targets for no gain in Sunday's 31-9 loss to the Lions.
The talented second-year receiver is proving to be a perfect complement to Justin Jefferson — and a dangerous target in his own right.
The Minnesota Vikings improved to 14-2 after defeating the Packers and set up a winner-take-all scenario against the Detroit Lions. Former USC Trojans wide receiver Jordan Addison is tied with Odell Beckham Jr.
Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St. Brown aren't the only game-breakers who could determine Sunday's huge showdown
Vikings WR Jordan Addison dropped a bold MVP take related to his QB Sam Darnold during a recent interview with Tom Pelissero.
Wide receiver Jordan Addison played a key role in the victory for the Vikings as he caught 6 passes for 69 yards and an 18-yard touchdown reception early in the third quarter that gave Minnesota a 20-3 lead. Addison gave this assessment of the win over the Packers and sent a message to Vikings fans about the Week 18 game with the Lions.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison's high-point catch goes for 20-yard gain to doorstep of red zone.
The Lions have clinched the division title against Minnesota in consecutive seasons, although this finish was a bit more dramatic. The Vikings will now head to Los Angeles as the NFC's No. 5 seed and play the Rams in the Wild Card round, while the Lions earn a week of rest before starting the playoffs in the Divisional round.
The Minnesota Vikings will have two key players at their disposal against the Detroit Lions that they didn’t have in their first matchup.