After dealing with a string of nagging injuries, former USC Trojans and current Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison returned to form against the Los Angeles Rams, hauling in a touchdown reception Kevin O'Connell called the 'catch of the year.
by a coach in the middle of a game, especially on Sunday Night Football, to receive praise and savor a moment.“That’s so big time. When everybody in this organization needed you, you just made the f****** catch of the year right there, bro. Love you,” said Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell to Addison.Addison isn’t a player that’s an underdog. He was selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft from theand had a monster rookie season.
2024 hasn’t been the same, at least so far. Addison had some off-field issues that kept him in the headlines during the offseason. He’s also missed two games this season due to nagging lower-extremity injuries. When he was on the field, he wasn’t as productive as he or the organization would’ve wanted him to be. Some of that was working with a new quarterback, fellow USC Trojan Sam Darnold. Some of it is playing on a team with arguably the best wide receiver in the world, Justin Jefferson.
Regardless, Addison’s sophomore slump seemed apparent. That all changed against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. Jefferson had his customary 100-yard performance, but Addison was visibly more involved in the game plan. On five targets, Addison hauled in five receptions for 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. He had one rushing attempt for 9 yards. It’s a baby step, but it’s a damn important one.
With the attention Jefferson warrants and with Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson healthy and in the lineup, the opportunities for Addison will continue to grow, and coach O’Connell’s show of confidence in Addison on the sideline only reiterates the notion that Addison is an integral piece to the foundation of the Vikings’ offense and game plans.“He’s a tremendous player. That’s not a surprise to us.
Addison clearly means a lot to the organization and the locker room. As long as he’s healthy, he’ll mean a lot to the on-field success of the Vikings as well.
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