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WATCH: Ex-Maryland receiver posts memorable performance in Vikings season opener
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Stefon Diggs had a pretty memorable career as a receiver at Maryland. Now, he’s on his way to being one of the top pass-catchers in the NFL.
In the Vikings season opener against New Orleans on Monday night, Diggs did something that no Minnesota receiver had done since Randy Moss: he caught two touchdown passes in Week 1.
Diggs found himself wide open on one touchdown grab, but had to snag another away from a defender for his second score.
Stefon Diggs with the easiest touchdown catch you'll ever see #NOvsMIN pic.twitter.com/sBpbhG6IvP
— RB1: a fantasy football podcast (@RB1podcast) September 12, 2017
It's the Stefon Diggs Show in Minnesota! His second TD of the night puts the Vikings up 16-6!pic.twitter.com/VAFESvPHlM
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 12, 2017
Diggs finished the evening with seven catches for 93 yards. His two touchdown receptions propelled the Vikings to a 29-19 win over the Saints to start the year 1-0.
It was a pretty spectacular performance for the former Terrapin, who joined elite company in the opening week of the NFL season.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB