The Minnesota Vikings left no doubt Monday, Dec. 16, that the team is ready to compete for a championship, beating the Chicago Bears 30-12. In the process, the team paid tribute to one of its all-time great players, Randy Moss, who recently shared that he is battling cancer.
It began with former wide receivers Cris Carter and Jake Reed, who took a Moss jersey to midfield for the coin flip to honor their ex-teammate.
Justin Jefferson, the Vikings’ current star receiver, had crystal clear message for the hall of fame icon after his first touchdown.
That one is for you, @RandyMoss 💜💛#LetsMossCancer pic.twitter.com/uG31Zqkx8G
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2024
Jefferson said it was the least he could do considering all Moss has done for him.
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“I definitely wanted to show that love to him, grateful for what he has done for this game and what he as done for me as a kind just watching him, being a fan, always gotta show love to him,” Jefferson said.
The Vikings continued their tribute on X with a post that said “You’re with us tonight, 84” with the hashtag “LetsMossCancer,” a nod to the receivers’ dominance during his playing days. His opponents were often referred to as “getting mossed” when beaten on a play.
You're with us tonight, 84 💜#LetsMossCancer pic.twitter.com/ZVjoFqxLUp
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 17, 2024
And Moss later responded on X, writing “Luv U All” and the same hashtag.
LUV U ALL!#letsmosscancer https://t.co/925w4LJhNN
— Randy Moss (@RandyMoss) December 17, 2024
On Friday, Dec. 13, Moss announced on Instagram that he is recovering from a 6-hour surgery to remove the cancer. Moss stepped away from his job as a football analyst on ESPN to continue his treatment.
The Vikings forced a tie for first place in the NFC North with their seventh consecutive victory. The team clinched a spot in the playoffs when Seattle lost to Green Bay. The Vikings also caught a big break when Buffalo snapped division-rival Detroit’s 11-game winning streak on Sunday, Dec. 15.
