EAGAN, Minn. -- In the eight weeks since quarterback Kirk Cousins tore his right Achilles tendon, the Minnesota Vikings have thrown an NFL-worst 11 interceptions. Two of Cousins' backups have thrown four in a single game, a feat matched by one other team in the past 10 seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
For Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, at least, the takeaway is clear.
"I really think it goes to show the rest of the world the type of player Kirk is," Jefferson said. "At the end of the day, this is a tough league and not everybody is meant for this job.