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One Player, Aside from QB, Holds the Key for the Vikings
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The Minnesota Vikings have stars on both sides of the ball, sure.
But if you're picking the one non-quarterback they simply can't afford to lose in 2026, it's Justin Jefferson.
It's almost too obvious, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one.
Jefferson has reached the point in his career where he isn't simply one of the league's best receivers.
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