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EAGAN, Minn. — Justin Jefferson might be weary of all the safeties shadowing his every route and determined not to let the Minnesota Vikings go deep. He's hardly angry. The double and triple coverage he continually faces is a sign of immense respect for his game-breaking ability. The strategy also simply makes sense. The Vikings are again expecting the usual heavy dose of split-safety coverage designed to put a lid on the passing attack from Chicago. Jefferson has nonetheless set the all-time NFL record for most receiving yards over the first five seasons of a career. He's second in the league this year.
