Coming into the Vikings-Lions matchup, Jefferson had recorded 536 catches for 8,034 yards and 41 touchdowns during his six-year NFL career. But with one minute, 38 seconds remaining in the second quarter, McCarthy hit Jefferson for a loss of a yard, marking the former LSU Tigers wide receiver's fourth catch of the game and 540th of his career.

The Detroit Lions aren’t just one of the best teams in the NFL this season, but the NFC contenders might also be in the running for the top promotional giveaway ahead of the team’s Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

At the start of Week 9, the speedy receiver ranked 120th in the league in receptions (17) and had taken a slight dip across the board in his receiving metrics. When speaking to reporters on Thursday, Lions offensive coordinator John Morton vowed to increase Williams’ involvement in the offense.