Heading into Sunday's game against a Chargers defense ranked third in the league against the pass, the Vikings made what wide receiver Justin Jefferson called a "big adjustment," emphasizing a desire to get the ball to him and Adam Thielen with a more aggressive approach.
On Sunday, at least, that approach still didn't take the form of many deep strikes. During the Vikings' 27-20 win, Kirk Cousins' biggest completions of the day — a pair of 27-yard sideline connections with Jefferson — were two of the only three passes he attempted of 20 yards or more.