Vikings star Justin Jefferson risks hefty punishment from the NFL after appearing to hit a ref with his HELMET – as frustrations reached boiling point in heavy Packers loss
- The Minnesota Vikings were on the receiving end of a heavy 41-17 loss to the Packers on Sunday
- Justin Jefferson’s frustrations boiled over as cameras caught him hitting a ref
- After Kirk Cousins threw an INT, Jefferson ripped off his helmet and swung it
- The helmet, although accidental, caught a sideline official on the shoulder
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Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson has risked the wrath of the NFL after a shocking video appeared to show him striking a ref on the back with his helmet.
The wideout, regarded by most as Minnesota’s best player, let his frustrations get the better of him during Sunday’s defeat to the Packers – and he may now have to answer to a fine and a suspension from the league.
With the Vikings losing heavily as halftime approached, Kirk Cousins threw his second interception of the game to Packers safety Adrian Amos, and Jefferson was caught on camera letting his temper boil over.
Justin Jefferson (right) appears to strike a sideline official with his helmet in the first half
CBS cameras caught the moment in which Jefferson’s frustrations appeared to boil over
As picked out by CBS Sports, Jefferson is seen ripping off his helmet and swinging it downwards, catching a sideline official on the back of the shoulder with it.
Although the action appeared accidental and Jefferson was not ejected from the game at the time, Jefferson could still face punishment for the aggressive move.
The incident was one of the standout moments of an awful night for the Vikings man, who was hounded by Jaire Alexander and managed just one catch for 15 yards on five targets.
The action was seemingly accidental, but could still see the wideout land himself in hot water
Jefferson has been one of the standout players in the league this year, but he had a bad day
Thankfully for Minnesota, although, a playoff berth is already guaranteed, despite the 41-17 loss, they have already clinched their division, and head into the postseason as No. 3 seed in the NFC.
In the final week of the season, they face a struggling Bears side who have lost nine straight and will go down as the worst team in the NFL in 2022.
The Packers, meanwhile, face a huge final-day match-up against the Lions – and it’s a win and in for Aaron Rodgers and Co. after they turned their season around to win four straight games.
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