Justin Jefferson Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Justin Jefferson
WR
, Minnesota Vikings

Age: 25
Weight: 195 lbs
Height: 6' 1"
College: LSU

ADP: 8
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
122.4	912	5	59	3

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by Bill Riccette

· Sep 28 · 3:55 PM EDT

MIN WR Justin Jefferson - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Green Bay Packers

Justin Jefferson has scored a touchdown in all three games this season. He has a good chance to make it four. The Packers have allowed five passing touchdowns so far, tied for 5th-most in the league. Jefferson is also averaging 91 yards per game this season. Jefferson has steady quarterback play, helping his value. He's a "set-it-and-forget-it" play.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 21 · 8:43 PM EDT

MIN WR Justin Jefferson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs. Houston Texans

Justin Jefferson is cleared to play after suffering a quad contusion last week against the 49ers. He had said himself the injury seemed minor. He had a 97-yard touchdown before the injury. His matchup with Texans CB Derek Stingley will be a fun one to watch. But Jefferson is an elite talent and will be in all lineups regardless of matchup. Of note, Texans did hold DJ Moore to just 53 yards last week.

by Bill Riccette

· Sep 15 · 9:43 AM EDT

MIN WR Justin Jefferson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. San Francisco 49ers

Justin Jefferson, no surprise, led the Vikings in targets (6), receptions (4) and receiving yards (59) in Week 1 against the Giants. He also added a touchdown for good measure as Minnesota cruised to a 1-0 start. He gets the 49ers this week, a defense that held the Jets offense in check -- Aaron Rodgers had just 167 passing yards Monday night. Still, Jefferson is an elite option and matchup-proof.

by Bill Riccette

· Jul 31 · 7:08 PM EDT

MIN WR Justin Jefferson - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Jefferson was a very popular No. 1 overall pick in 2023 drafts. Unfortunately, a nagging hamstring injury cost him seven games last season. Yet, he still reached 1,000 yards, thanks in part to starting the season with three straight 100-yard games and adding two more in the final three weeks of the season as the Vikings fought for their playoff lives. He was rewarded with the highest contract ever for a wide receiver at $35 million per year. He is arguably the best wide receiver in the league and should still be considered among the first receivers taken in fantasy. Maybe not the first one off the board, but definitely a first-round pick.

Fantasy Downside

The Vikings could have some growing pains this season with either Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy under center, rather than Kirk Cousins. Of course, with Cousins hurt last season, Jefferson went through a mixed bag of quarterback play with Nick Mullens, Josh Dobbs, and Jaren Hall all starting games last season. The hope is the quarterback position is a little more steady this year, but still a bit of a downgrade from Cousins.

2024 Bottom Line

Despite the quarterback play, Jefferson is elite and can overcome any type of quarterback play. He's a first-round pick again in fantasy drafts. Maybe not overall No. 1 or even WR1, but still a surefire top-12 pick.

by Matt Jones

· Dec 29, 2023 · 4:48 PM EST

MIN WR Justin Jefferson - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Green Bay Packers

Justin Jefferson is our WR6 this weekend. With yet another quarterback change, it's hard to feel confident in any projections about his efficiency but we know the usage will be there.

He's had two straight 10-target weeks. Jefferson looked fully back last week with 141 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 16. As always, he's a must-start.

by Matt Jones

· Dec 22, 2023 · 11:00 AM EST

MIN WR Justin Jefferson - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Detroit Lions

Justin Jefferson is our WR5 this week. He got closer to his full workload last weekend. Jefferson earned 10 targets, hauling in seven for 84 yards.

It's been a tough season for Jefferson with so much lost time, but all could be forgiven with a big finish in the playoffs.

by Matt Jones

· Dec 15, 2023 · 3:47 PM EST

MIN WR Justin Jefferson - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Cincinnati Bengals

Justin Jefferson made his return in Week 14 but only saw three targets before leaving the game injured. He was taken to a local hospital for a chest injury but all reports say that he's expecting to play this weekend.

There's not much time left in the playoff race and the Vikings and Bengals have the same record. Our rankings are assuming he's going to play and we have him slotted in as a high-end WR2 at WR13 overall. If he's active on the field, he should be active in your lineup.