

WR MIN
College: LSU | 5 years
Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Birth Date: 1999-06-16
Depth Chart: LWR.1
2025 Bye Week: 6
Rostered: 100.0%
Started: 98.6%
Total Pts: 132
Avg Pts: 14.67
Rank: 11 WR
Free Agent
| Fantasy Week | Pts | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 14.80 | Justin Jefferson 4 rushing yds (0.40 pts) Justin Jefferson 44 receiving yds (4.40 pts) Justin Jefferson 4 receptions (4.00 pts) Justin Jefferson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Justin Jefferson 13 yd TD pass from J.J. McCarthy |
| Week 2 | 11.10 | Justin Jefferson 81 receiving yds (8.10 pts) Justin Jefferson 3 receptions (3.00 pts) |
| Week 3 | 12.50 | Justin Jefferson 75 receiving yds (7.50 pts) Justin Jefferson 5 receptions (5.00 pts) |
| Week 4 | 22.60 | Justin Jefferson 126 receiving yds (12.60 pts) Justin Jefferson 10 receptions (10.00 pts) |
| Week 5 | 19.30 | Justin Jefferson 123 receiving yds (12.30 pts) Justin Jefferson 7 receptions (7.00 pts) |
| Week 6 | ||
| Week 7 | 12.90 | Justin Jefferson 79 receiving yds (7.90 pts) Justin Jefferson 5 receptions (5.00 pts) |
| Week 8 | 14.40 | Justin Jefferson 74 receiving yds (7.40 pts) Justin Jefferson 7 receptions (7.00 pts) |
| Week 9 | 16.70 | Justin Jefferson 47 receiving yds (4.70 pts) Justin Jefferson 6 receptions (6.00 pts) Justin Jefferson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts) . . . Justin Jefferson 10 yd TD pass from J.J. McCarthy |
| Week 10 | 7.70 | Justin Jefferson 37 receiving yds (3.70 pts) Justin Jefferson 4 receptions (4.00 pts) |
| Week 11 | 16.70 | 6-82yds / 0.5TDs projected |
| Week 12 | . | |
| Week 13 | . | |
| Week 14 | . | |
| Week 15 | . | |
| Playoff Week 1 | . | |
| Playoff Week 2 | . |
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is yet again a WR1 when the Vikings play host to the Chicago Bears in Week 11. The superstar has been quieter than normal during the past month as backup quarterback Carson Wentz and second-year starter J.J. McCarthy lead the charge for an up-and-down offense, but Jefferson still has been earning a ton of targets. McCarthy has targeted Jefferson 21 times in the past two weeks but only connected on 10, though the pair collaborated for a tide-turning touchdown in the first meeting against Chicago that sparked a fourth-quarter comeback. The Bears rank 24th against PPR receivers, offering a chance for Jefferson to break his cold streak. The Vikings likely will be erratic as they break in a 22-year-old QB, but the matchup and Jefferson's ability should have the superstar locked into lineups in all formats.
From RotoBaller
Coming off a frustrating loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson vowed to improve following a rare quiet game. Jefferson was targeted 12 times, but caught only four for 37 yards. A number of factors led to Minnesota's struggles, most notably eight false start penalties that had the offense playing from behind most of the day. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the NFL's youngest starter at age 22, has been inconsistent, but the Vikings saw promise in two near-connections with Jefferson. On the first, McCarthy saw Baltimore's zero coverage and heaved a deep ball to Jefferson, who lost his footing with incidental contact, leading to an interception. The star receiver also nearly caught a touchdown on an accurate ball in traffic that would have been a tough catch, but he said he views it as his job to "make the 50-50 opportunity catches look 70-30," according to The Athletic. For fantasy managers, Jefferson is a must-start player every week, but the Vikings look like they're going to be erratic as they weather McCarthy's growing pains.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is yet again a WR1 option when his team plays host to the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed opposing teams to score on 48% of their drives, the fourth-highest rate in the NFL. Baltimore ranks 23rd against PPR receivers this season and has allowed the seventh-most air yards on the season, though the Ravens have looked significantly improved during the past month, during which they've allowed their past three opponents an average of 13 points. Behind quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is playing for the first time after missing his entire rookie season and five games this year, the Vikings threw for only 143 yards last week in a win at Detroit. Even in a light week, Jefferson still drew nine targets and caught a touchdown, which should inspire some optimism as Minnesota sticks with McCarthy full-time. Though Minnesota figures to have some bumps in the road with a young quarterback, Jefferson is too good to be held in check for long stretches.
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The Minnesota Vikings have struggled immensely in recent weeks, but wide receiver Justin Jefferson remains a clear WR1 with his team set to travel to Detroit in Week 9. Even though Detroit has had the better of the division matchup in recent years, Jefferson has tormented the Lions during his career. In just 10 games against Detroit, Jefferson has more than 1,200 yards, 72 catches, and four touchdowns. Detroit ranks 26th against half-PPR receivers this season, largely because it has surrendered 14 receiving touchdowns in seven games. Notably, Minnesota will bring back starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle), but a second-to-last sack rate behind a beaten-up offensive line remains a major concern. The Lions will see the return of starting cornerback Terrion Arnold (shoulder), but Jefferson still should be starting in every format, as usual.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught seven of his 11 targets for 74 yards during Thursday's Week 8 loss against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jefferson was heavily targeted by quarterback Carson Wentz, who made yet another start in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy (ankle). The star receiver had a relatively modest showing by his standards, finishing with fewer than 75 yards for the first time since Week 1. He remains Wentz's No. 1 target, but his upside is capped when the offense struggles to stay on the field. Jefferson will look to bounce back as a solid WR1 against the Detroit Lions in Week 9, especially if McCarthy can return from his five-game absence.
From RotoBaller
Superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings has an outstanding matchup and should be viewed as a top-tier WR1 against the floundering Los Angeles Chargers defense in this week's Thursday Night Football game. The Chargers are giving up points on more than 46% of drives, which ranks 28th in the league, and were just ransacked by the Indianapolis Colts' pass-catchers, who piled up a whopping 288 yards in a Week 7 rout. Minnesota will be stuck starting backup quarterback Carson Wentz for another week, though the veteran QB is still putting up solid yardage numbers and has peppered Jefferson with double-digit targets three games in a row. Ranked as RotoBaller's No. 2 overall receiver heading into Week 8, managers should start Jefferson in every format.
From RotoBaller
Wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings should once again be glued into starting lineups when his team takes on a Philadelphia Eagles team that has uncharacteristically struggled in 2025. The Eagles, who infamously passed on Jefferson to select Jalen Reagor, haven't been nearly as dominant as they were in their run to a Super Bowl last season. Philly is allowing points on more than 43% of opposing drives, which ranks 26th, and also ranks in the bottom 10 of average depth of target (29th), pressure percentage (27th), and sacks (25th). With Minnesota set to start backup quarterback Carson Wentz for at least one more week, getting the ball to Jefferson, who had 22 targets in the past two games, should be a priority again.
From RotoBaller
The Minnesota Vikings are on a bye in Week 6, but their return to the field could have fantasy implications for wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) has not played since Week 2, but the team is targeting Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles as his projected return. Jefferson drew 6.5 targets in two games with McCarthy compared to 9.7 with backup Carson Wentz, though Minnesota has been much more intentional about getting their star wideout the ball in the past two weeks, throwing his way a robust 22 times. Despite Minnesota facing tons of injury issues on the offensive line and both opponents surely game-planning for Jefferson to be heavily featured, he still put up 100-yard efforts in both games. Among fantasy receivers, Jefferson is about as QB-proof as there is, but McCarthy's return still will be a variable worth monitoring.
From RotoBaller
Vikings' WR Justin Jefferson had 7 receptions for 123 yards but no touchdowns in Sunday's win in Cleveland. It was Jefferson's 2nd consecutive 100+ yard receiving game. He has averaged 9 catches with 125 receiving yards in those games.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson again showed why he's one of the best in football Sunday against Cleveland, going for seven catches and 123 yards in Minnesota's 21-17 comeback win in London. The All-Pro drew a game-best 11 targets and pulled down an excellent 21-yard catch on one of the NFL's top corners, Cleveland's Denzel Ward, to aid the Vikings' game-winning, 80-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. Fantasy managers have to be encouraged by Jefferson's past two weeks, in which he drew 11 targets and surpassed 100 yards in both games. The beat-up Vikings will take their bye in Week 6 before likely seeing the return of starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) in Week 7.
From RotoBaller
The Minnesota Vikings are going through it right now, but wide receiver Justin Jefferson still should be locked into starting lineups when his team plays the Cleveland Browns in Week 5. Due to a rash of injuries, the Vikings will play the game without their starters at quarterback, left guard, center, right tackle, and a running back who eclipsed 1,500 total yards last season. Even so, Jefferson is so involved -- he vacuumed in 10 catches for 126 yards last week -- that he remains a must-start fantasy option. Minnesota's best chance to win the game will be to get the ball to their All-Pro receiver early and often, a plan that should sound just fine to fantasy managers with Jefferson on the roster.
From RotoBaller
With the Minnesota Vikings once again facing major issues on the offensive line in Week 5, the team is likely to craft a game plan similar to last week, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. From a fantasy perspective, that would be a good thing for wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who drew a season-best 11 targets, 10 catches, and 126 receiving yards in the Vikings' loss against Pittsburgh. Minnesota will have to find a way to neutralize the Cleveland Browns' excellent defensive line without starting left guard Donovan Jackson (wrist), starting center Ryan Kelly (concussion), and starting right tackle Brian O'Neill (knee), and scripted targets to their best player would seem to be on menu once again.
From RotoBaller
Dynasty | Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison had four catches for 114 yards in a loss against the Steelers. Dynasty Analysis: Addison returned from his hiatus and nearly made the play of the day but was tripped up on a shoestring tackle on a massive gain. It was a positive day for Addison, who will now try to work his way back into the offense after missing the first part of the year. He'll always play second fiddle to Justin Jefferson, but today proved yet again that he's a more than viable fantasy option when he's on the field. His ADP drop will now stop after a solid day.
Minnesota Vikings' WR Justin Jefferson had 10 receptions for 126 yards but no touchdowns in Sunday's loss in Pittsburgh.
NFL Week | Opp | Pts | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Rec Tgt | 100 Yds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fum Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Season | 132.00 | 51 | 686 | 2 | |||||||
| Week 1 | @CHI | 14.80 | 4 | 44 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 2 | ATL | 11.10 | 3 | 81 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 3 | CIN | 12.50 | 5 | 75 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 4 | @PIT | 22.60 | 10 | 126 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 5 | @CLE | 19.30 | 7 | 123 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 6 | bye | ||||||||||
| Week 7 | PHI | 12.90 | 5 | 79 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 8 | @LAC | 14.40 | 7 | 74 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 9 | @DET | 16.70 | 6 | 47 | 1 | ||||||
| Week 10 | BAL | 7.70 | 4 | 37 | 0 | ||||||
| Week 11 | CHI | ||||||||||
| Week 12 | @GB | ||||||||||
| Week 13 | @SEA | ||||||||||
| Week 14 | WAS | ||||||||||
| Week 15 | @DAL | ||||||||||
| Week 16 | @NYG | ||||||||||
| Week 17 | DET | ||||||||||
| Week 18 | GB |