Minnesota found itself in a hole against the Lions. After going up 10-0, the Vikings went into halftime down 21-10. It’s a good thing the Vikings have a player like Justin Jefferson to help

Jefferson displayed his athleticism against the Detroit Lions on Sunday when he faked a flea flicker and ran for two yards. Despite the small gain, his dancing and dodging in the backfield "had everyone on the edge of their seats" as NFL social media put it.

The question made Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson legitimately laugh out loud. Most likely because he knew the answer was so obvious. Does he like playing against the Detroit Lions? “I don’t know what it is about them,” Jefferson said with a smirk. “I’ve been making a couple of plays here and there.”

Jefferson has posted historically good numbers against the Lions, but it hasn't always resulted in Vikings victories.

“He’s going to get the ball,” Lions safety Brian Branch said about Jefferson. “Great route runner, got some speed to him, and he’s a dog, so shoot, dog meet a dog.” At 5-0, Minnesota owns one of the NFL’s two unbeaten records. Detroit has a 4-1 mark.

Catch up on all the Minnesota Vikings news heading into Sunday's matchup with the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.

EAGAN, Minn. -- The last time Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander were on the field together, Alexander mocked Jefferson's signature touchdown dance. Jefferson has a different plan for Sunday's matchup between the teams at Lambeau Field.

There was something eating at Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson after Sunday’s 31-29 loss to the Lions. It wasn’t a relatively mediocre 81 receiving yards, ranking seventh in the otherwise dominant nine games Jefferson has played against the Detroit Lions in his career.