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Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison Ties Odell Beckham Jr. In NFL History

The Minnesota Vikings improved to 14-2 after defeating the Packers and set up a winner-take-all scenario against the Detroit Lions. Former USC Trojans wide receiver Jordan Addison is tied with Odell Beckham Jr. in NFL history with the fourth-most receiving touchdowns by the age of 23.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) makes a 20-yard touchdown reception while being covered by Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard (20) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, December 29, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) makes a 20-yard touchdown reception while being covered by Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard (20) during the third quarter of their game Sunday, December 29, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25. / Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Minnesota Vikings denied a spirited comeback from their NFC North counterparts for a much-needed 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers to improve to 14-2 on the season and set up a winner-take-all scenario against the Detroit Lions next week. The former USC Trojans wide receiver hauled in six receptions for 69 receiving yards and a highlight reel touchdown from a fellow USC Trojan in quarterback Sam Darnold. Addison has firmly cemented himself as one of the best wide receiver two's, 1b as some like to call it, in the NFL.

In his second season, Addison is now up to 62 receptions, 875 receiving yards, and nine receiving touchdowns. His nine receiving touchdowns ranks tied for tenth in the NFL, and only All-Pro's Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Ja’Marr Chase have more receiving touchdowns since Addison entered the league in 2023.

Addison has accomplished the feat in 14 games played so far due to injury earlier in the season. After slowly working his way back into the fold, Addison has been one of the most productive pass catchers in the last six games of the regular season.

“It’s going to be tough. You know what I’m saying? We need all the Vikings fans heading to Detroit this weekend, and we’re going to put it out for them,” said Jordan Addison of the challenge ahead next weekend in the FOX post-game field interview. 

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With his ninth touchdown reception of the season and 19th of his career, Addison is now tied with Odell Beckham Jr. for the fourth-most receiving touchdowns by a player under the age of 23 in NFL history. Only Rob Gronkowski, Randy Moss, and Ja’Marr Chase have had more. With All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson playing opposite him, Addison has become one of the biggest mismatches on the field.

“I’m not even going to lie it’s a lot of fun. It doesn’t even feel like work. When everyone comes in the building we’re smiling, laughing, playing with good energy and we’re just doing our thing,” Addison continued.

Next up, the Vikings take on the Detroit Lions for a winner-take-all all matchup to determine the NFC No. 1 seed, the NFC North division crown, and home-field advantage throughout the 2025-2025 NFL Playoffs. Addison and company will all need to have big days to overcome that obstacle and defeat the Lions.

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Kyron Samuels
KYRON SAMUELS

Kyron Samuels is a former college and professional football player now a writer, analyst, & digital host. Kyron is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and contributes to Oregon Ducks on SI. A graduate and letterman at Jacksonville State University, Samuels was a three-year starter, two-time all-conference, and won three consecutive conference titles. After a four-year professional stint between the AFL & XFL, Samuels retired from football. In 2022, Samuels was inducted into the Fairhope Athletic Hall of Fame. Post-playing career, Samuels has become a credentialed sports media member covering the NFL, UFL, USFL, & college football. The NFL Combine, Reese’s Senior Bowl, & East-West Shrine Bowl are amongst the events Kyron has covered. As a guest and host, Samuels has been featured on ESPNRadio, FoxSportsRadio, & IHeartRadio. Outside of sports media, Samuels works as a scouting consultant and has experience coaching at the collegiate level.

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