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Justin Jefferson Has Unexpected Challenger to His Crown

Justin Jefferson took home the receiving yards crown in 2022, his first time accomplishing the feat in the NFL. The young wideout is on track to do so again in 2023 but has an unexpected challenger.

He’s Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams, a wide receiver who’s seized an opportunity to thrive in the absence of Cooper Kupp.

Justin Jefferson Has Unexpected Challenger to His Crown

Jefferson and Nacua are mind-bogglingly on pace for 2,000+ yards this season, with the rookie Ram just 42 yards behind Jefferson’s current total of 543.