Jalen Reagor starting to make an impact for Vikings

Chris Tomasson, Pioneer Press
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Vikings wide receiver Jalen Reagor was in for just two snaps Sunday, but he made them count.

In Minnesota’s 27-22 win over the New York Jets at U.S. Bank Stadium, Reagor had a 38-yard catch and an eight-yard run. He called the reception business as usual.

““Personally, that’s what I do,” he said. “That’s what I’m here to do. So, that’s a routine play for me. Been doing it all my life. So, it was good for the team, good for the drive and another spark for the offense.”

Acquired Aug. 31 from Philadelphia, Reagor has been Minnesota’s primary punt returner but has played just 40 snaps from scrimmage in 12 games. Asked if he’d like to play more, Reagor said, “Of course. Everybody does.”

“Everybody wants their number called,” he added. “But when they do call my number, I’m going to make the play every time.”

Head coach Kevin O’Connell said Reagor’s late start with the Vikings has played a role in his limited snaps from scrimmage but that he expects him to be a “factor” down the stretch.

“We’ll continue to find ways to get him on the field,’ O’Connell said. “I think he’s earned that opportunity. I’m really proud of where Jalen’s at and hopefully where he’s headed.”

Briefly

After scoring on a 14-yard touchdown run Sunday, Vikings running back Alexander Mattison celebrated by pretending he had hurt his thigh before going to the ground and twerking. “I just had to have fun with it,” said Mattison, who said he got the idea after seeing some celebratory videos online. He said he “understood the limit of thrusts” and doesn’t believe he’ll be fined by the NFL. … The Vikings (10-2) can clinch the NFC North with a win or tie Sunday at Detroit (5-7). “It’s definitely a hat and T-shirt game,” edge rusher D.J. Wonnum said of garb that division champs wear. … The Vikings did not score against the Jets from the start of the second half until midway through the fourth quarter. O’Connell said the “execution level can be better,” and that “it falls on me.”

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