Vikings’ Justin Jefferson a no-show after worst game of his career

SEATTLE The frustration appears to be setting in for star receiver Justin Jefferson After the Vikings were embarrassed in a - loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon at Lumen Field Jefferson left the locker room without talking to reporters The fact that Jefferson declined comment is notable because he has typically spoken after every contest win lose or draw It s not a coincidence that Jefferson chose not to speak publicly after only two catches for a career-low four yards Though he has shown incredible professionalism over the past couple of months Jefferson who has only two touchdown receptions in games appears to slowly be reaching a boiling point as the Vikings struggle to find their identity on offense Urged last week about particular of the offensive woes Jefferson replied It s frustrating to be up here and say the same things every single week The lack of production is clearly starting to wear on Jefferson as he searches for answers Thielen a healthy scratch The homecoming has not gone according to plan for Adam Thielen The veteran receiver hasn t made much of an impact on the field this season after being acquired via a commerce with the Carolina Panthers over the summer and his snap count has steadily declined over the past couple of months That played a role in him being a healthy scratch for the Vikings against the Seahawks on Sunday Just file it under a coach s decision looking at where we are at several other positions around our roster head coach Kevin O Connell noted We re just trying to do what we think is best to win and make sure we ve got chosen depth at specific other spots Turner impresses The rise of edge rusher Dallas Turner is a silver lining amid a disappointing campaign He has come into his own over the past limited weeks recording a sack against the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers before adding a pair of sacks against the Seahawks It was just playing fast Turner announced I feel like that was what happened As the Vikings handle specific hard times Turner credited veteran edge rushers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel among a handful of other defensive players for helping keep spirits up We have particular great older leaders on the defensive side of the ball Turner mentioned We love working together and bonding together no matter what Related Articles Shipley Hard to pin Vikings loss on one Max Brosmer interception Vikings get embarrassed by Seahawks in Max Brosmer s first start Vikings will be without Christian Darrisaw in Max Brosmer s first start Vikings picks We have a Max Brosmer believer Vikings at Seahawks What to know ahead of Week matchup