Although Tom Brady is widely considered to be one of the greatest NFL players, the beloved quarterback still makes time for other players to send flowers. Justin Jefferson, a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, made waves on November 13th during their game against the Buffalo Bills. At the end of the final quarter, the Louisiana native shocked fans when he performed a one-handed 32-yard catch –– delivering a touchdown that helped the Vikings secure an exhilarating 33-30 overtime victory.
According to ESPNThe team had a 6% chance to win the game before the dramatic play. The catch was a historic one. Fans and professionals from the industry praised Jefferson, as well as Brady, in the days after. “A one-handed catch in coverage. Fourth and 18. On the road. End up winning the game. That has got to be one of the greatest catches in NFL history,”The Tampa Buccaneers player stated this during his “Let’s Go!” podcast.
Brady wasn’t the only NFL legend who commented on Jefferson’s extraordinary play. Sammy White, an ex-Vikings player, described it as “amazing.” “one of the greatest catches”He has never seen anything like it. “The way his body was laid out and to come down on his back, that was sensational,”He stated (viaStar Tribune). “You will have a few that qualify as the [greatest catch ever], but that one is going to be right up there with them.”Louis Riddick (football broadcaster and ex-NFL player) echoed similar sentiments. Tweeting: “The young man is a terminator.”