EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson still draws constant double coverage. He’s made plenty of clutch catches this year. The Minnesota Vikings continue to keep him as the heart of their entire offensive scheme.

Over the first half of the season, though, Jefferson hasn’t been the same high-impact player. His averages of 13.5 yards per reception and 76.2 yards per game are both career lows for the two-time All-Pro wide receiver.

The transition to a developmental quarterback in J.J. McCarthy, and the five-game switch to Carson Wentz while McCarthy recovered from a sprained ankle, has predictably been a factor. But Jefferson acknowledged this week that he hasn’t felt like his usual self, smiling as he said he’s seeking to return to the “savage mode” he has previously played in.

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