Justin Jefferson Catch: Gloves from Unreal Play to be Displayed at HOF

The receiver caught the pass one-handed and helped Minnesota seal the win over the Bills with his record performance.

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson completed one of the most iconic one-handed catches in the history of the NFL on Sunday during the team’s 33–30 win over the Bills.

And now, gear from his amazing catch will make remain in NFL history forever.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that Jefferson’s gloves and arm sleeve that he wore during the catch are set to be displayed soon in Canton.

The Hall of Fame referred to Jefferson’s play as “an all-time catch to remember,” and now NFL fans will always remember it.

Jefferson’s one-handed catch helped the Vikings eventually score a touchdown to lead the game at that moment. The Bills then tied it up to go into overtime, and the Vikings scored a field goal to win in extra time. The receiver’s performance helped Minnesota take down the Buffalo powerhouse and move to 8–1 this season.

The potential NFL MVP contender recorded his best statistical game of the season during Sunday’s win. He caught 10 of 16 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown. His 193 yards marked his career best in a single game.

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Madison Williams
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Madison Williams is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where she specializes in tennis but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining SI in 2022, Williams worked at The Sporting News. Having graduated from Augustana College, she completed a master’s in sports media at Northwestern University. She is a dog mom and an avid reader.