GettyJustin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings speaks with head coach Kevin O’Connell against the Chicago Bears.

Jefferson spoke candidly about being frustrated with having so much attention on him from week to week.

He also acknowledged the bigger picture is what matters, though.

“I mean, I always want to have an impact on the game,” Jefferson said after the Vikings’ win in Week 12, per Star Tribune’s Andrew Krammer in November. “And I always want to create some spark for our team. Defenders, the way they cover and the way the game goes, it might not happen all the time. So, it’s frustrating at times. But we got the win and that’s all that matters.”

ABears safety Jaquan Brisker suggested Jefferson’s quiet game was the result of sticky coverage by Chicago cornerback Jaylon Johnson. The stage could be set for the Vikings star to have a big game on Monday Night Football.