Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowler Justin Jefferson took a jibe at teammate J.J. McCarthy while asserting that he is the best wide receiver in the league.

Although Jefferson’s offensive production dipped during the 2025 season, the star wide receiver backed is status at the top WR in the NFL during an appearence on “First Things First.”

Jefferson took a jab at rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, saying he doesn’t has an “elite quarterback” throwing at him.

“How I’m not?” Jefferson said when asked being about the best WR in the NFL. “A lot of people base it off of the quarterback play. Just different things that really go into my position. Obviously I’ve got to rely on, and I got to depend on a lot of people in order for me to get that ball. If I don’t have an elite quarterback that’s throwing me the ball the entire year, then it’s a little bit difficult to be in those conversations.”

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“Having a young quarterback that’s still learning the game and still learning his potential in this league, you kind of have those difficult seasons which I had this past year. I still think that I’m still No. 1. I still think that no one in this league can cover me man-to-man. That’s without a doubt. My confidence level will always be high, and I will always feel that I’m No. 1 in my eyes.”

Jefferson caught 84 passes for 1,048 yards and two touchdowns in 2025, a significant dip from his average of 109 catches for 1,641 yards and nine touchdowns over the last five seasons.

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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson shuts down rumors of Bills move

There has been speculation about Justin Jefferson’s Vikings future, with rumors linking him with the Buffalo Bills after they promoted Joe Brady as their new coach. Jefferson played under Brady during his LSU stint. However, the Vikings WR shut down the rumors in a conversation with Kay Adams.

“I’ve been hearing a couple Mafia fans talking a little bit here and there, but I’m a Viking,” Jefferson said.

The Vikings are reportedly looking to strengthen the quarterback room this offseason after J. J. McCarthy’s injury-riddled 2025.