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He has 73 receptions, which is a Vikings rookie record. He also has 1,182 receiving yards and trails Randy Moss by 131 yards for that franchise rookie record with two games to go.
Jefferson, who also has seven scores, is also within reach of Anquan Boldin's all-time NFL rookie record of 1,377 yards, which was set in 2003.
Jefferson reflected on being just the third Vikings rookie wide receiver to make the Pro Bowl. Moss (1998) and Sammy White (1976) were the others. Percy Harvin also made it in 2009 but did so as a return specialist.
"It's definitely a big honor. I'm so happy that I'm honored to be on that list up with the top guys in the NFL," Jefferson said. "I'm just ready to keep going. This is only my first year.
"So many things to improve on, so many things to work on," Jefferson added. "Definitely a bright start and looking now to finish my career and keep getting them."
Vikings Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak and wide receiver Adam Thielen, as they've done numerous times this season, also praised Jefferson's adaptability in his first season in the league.
"All he's done is grow and get better as a player. He's extremely confident," Kubiak said. "I'll just tell you guys again, that to me, the thing that's separated him is his football IQ.
"He's got an exceptional football IQ, whether it's running routes, scheme, what you're trying to do, leverage," Kubiak added. "All those things that maybe it takes guys some time to catch up, he's way ahead."