Jefferson 'Definitely' Thinks Vikings Would've Made Super Bowl with Darnold

Justin Jefferson expressed a strong belief that the Minnesota Vikings 'would have done better' in 2025 and potentially reached the Super Bowl if Sam Darnold had remained their quarterback. While Darnold led the Seahawks to the Super Bowl after leaving, Jefferson highlighted the Vikings' struggles with J.J. McCarthy (57.6% completion, 1,632 yards, 11 TDs, 12 INTs in 10 games) and his own reduced production (84 catches, 1,048 yards, 2 TDs in 2025 vs. 103 catches, 1,533 yards, 10 TDs with Darnold in 2024). Despite the difficulty, Jefferson is happy for Darnold's success, rooting for Seattle.