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Justin Jefferson Makes 'Catch Of The Century' In Epic Win Vs. Bills

The Minnesota Vikings stunned the Buffalo Bills in New York and moved to 8-1. Reciever Justin Jefferson made the "catch of the century."

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a pass in front of Cam Lewis #39 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York.
Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings catches a pass in front of Cam Lewis #39 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings' wide receiver Justin Jefferson made the "catch of the century" to propel his team to an unbelievable comeback over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

The Vikings were down 10-24 in the third quarter, but they stormed back to make it 23-27 late in the fourth quarter.

But with just two minutes to go in the game, Minnesota was on fourth down and had 18 yards to go. Things looked bleak.

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Until they didn't.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins dropped back to pass and threw a heave in Jefferson's direction. Jefferson went up for it, and with one hand, somehow pried the ball away from a Bills defender.

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The Vikings would go on to win in overtime, but not before a few more ridiculous plays, including a Bills fumble in their own end zone.

Watch the spectacular play here. See full highlights from the "game of the year" here.

The Vikings, now 8-1 on the season, will play the 6-3 Dallas Cowboys in Minneapolis on Sunday. Kickoff is at 3:25 p.m. central.


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