Vikings WR posts cryptic message after loss to Rams

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison posted a cryptic message on social media Thursday night following the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Addison, who had just two catches for 22 yards in the 30-20 loss, posted a photo of himself on his Instagram story captioned “Free 3.”

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Addison was targeted just three times in Thursday night’s loss. On the year, Addison has just 14 receptions for 231 yards and one touchdown. He hasn’t had more than three receptions in a game all season.

Addison is coming off a rookie season in which he had 70 receptions for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns. The first-round pick out of USC seemed like a perfect fit for Minnesota’s offense alongside All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson, but he hasn’t exactly gotten his opportunities this year.

Jefferson is coming off another sensational season, catching 41 passes for 646 yards and five touchdowns. He has been the focal point of Minnesota’s offense, alongside running back Aaron Jones, and so far it has worked as the Vikings are 5-2. However, they have lost their last two games to the Detroit Lions and now the Rams.

As for Addison, it’s unclear if he’s asking for a trade or just a bigger role in the offense. Regardless, it would behoove the Vikings to utilize their second year more broadly. Using him more could also open up the field for Jefferson.

Jefferson talked about the need to open up the offense further before Thursday night’s loss.

“I’m definitely tired of having these 80, 90-yard games,” Jefferson said before Thursday night’s loss, per Dave Campbell from the Associated Press. “I definitely have to get over that 100-meter hump. That’s definitely my plan.”

Jefferson continued: “If you see it on the tape, the explosive plays are all over the field, not just me. They’re all over the field, and we just have to be dialed in, all 11 of us, to execute those plays. and to give (Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold) a little more time.”

The Vikings’ next game is next Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts. The team will have plenty of time to prepare for Thursday night’s game. That will also be the team’s last game before the N.F.L trade deadline, which is two days later, on Tuesday, November 5.

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