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Justin Jefferson

WR MIN

College: LSU | 4 years
Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Birth Date: 1999-06-16
2024 Bye Week: 13

Total Pts: 204.4
Avg Pts: 12.02
Rank: 32 WR

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2024 RTSports Outlook

Jefferson had one of the best seasons for a receiver in the history of the NFL. He led the NFL in receptions (128) and yards (1,809). Jefferson was first overall in fantasy receiver scoring by almost 22 points. Jefferson had more than 20 fantasy points nine games. It was quite the season for Jefferson. Jefferson has two straight seasons with 100-plus receptions and 1,600-plus yards. He is just 24 years old and in the prime of his career. Jefferson should rack up the targets again this year in the Vikings offense as their No. 1 target. Jefferson is the complete package at receiver. He has great hands and is a top route runner that just has a knack for getting open. Jefferson has 14 drops in three seasons on 476 targets, having a knack for catching nearly everything thrown his way.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Jefferson could see his fantasy numbers improve if you consider he found the end zone just eight times last year. Those touchdown numbers should increase. He might get a few less catches and yards, though. Either way, he is our top rated fantasy player this year. Jefferson will be as consistent as any fantasy player in the game. He can get around 120 receptions for 1,700 yards and 12 touchdowns.

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Fantasy WeekPts
Scoring
Week 124.00Justin Jefferson 150 receiving yds (15.00 pts)
Justin Jefferson 9 receptions (9.00 pts)
Week 225.90Justin Jefferson 159 receiving yds (15.90 pts)
Justin Jefferson 11 receptions (11.00 pts)
Justin Jefferson 1 fumble lost (-1.00 pts)
Week 327.90Justin Jefferson 149 receiving yds (14.90 pts)
Justin Jefferson 7 receptions (7.00 pts)
Justin Jefferson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Justin Jefferson 52 yd TD pass from Kirk Cousins
Week 426.50Justin Jefferson 85 receiving yds (8.50 pts)
Justin Jefferson 6 receptions (6.00 pts)
Justin Jefferson 2 receiving TDs (12.00 pts)
. . . Justin Jefferson 4 yd TD pass from Kirk Cousins
. . . Justin Jefferson 30 yd TD pass from Kirk Cousins
Week 55.80Justin Jefferson 28 receiving yds (2.80 pts)
Justin Jefferson 3 receptions (3.00 pts)
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Week 13
Week 144.70Justin Jefferson 27 receiving yds (2.70 pts)
Justin Jefferson 2 receptions (2.00 pts)
Playoff Week 115.40Justin Jefferson 84 receiving yds (8.40 pts)
Justin Jefferson 7 receptions (7.00 pts)
Playoff Week 226.10Justin Jefferson 141 receiving yds (14.10 pts)
Justin Jefferson 6 receptions (6.00 pts)
Justin Jefferson 1 receiving TD (6.00 pts)
. . . Justin Jefferson 26 yd TD pass from Nick Mullens
Playoff Week 310.90Justin Jefferson 59 receiving yds (5.90 pts)
Justin Jefferson 5 receptions (5.00 pts)
Player Notes
Mar 13 12:10pm ET

At the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah aggressively rejected the idea of trading star wide receiver Justin Jefferson. The Vikings came close to extending Jefferson last offseason, and the team still has no plans to trade him despite quarterback Kirk Cousins' departure to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, according to sources. The 25-year-old pass-catcher is currently signed through the 2024 season. With Cousins gone, the Vikings signed former first-rounder Sam Darnold. Unless the team makes a splash in the upcoming NFL draft for a rookie signal-caller, all signs point to Darnold taking over the starting gig in Minnesota, which would give Jefferson far less upside as an elite WR1 for fantasy purposes.

From RotoBaller

Feb 27 2:10pm ET

Minnesota Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been the subject of social-media chatter lately as a potential trade candidate this offseason, but general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said the idea of trading Jefferson is "not something that has once crossed my mind." The speculation is coming this offseason because of the fact that the two sides haven't been able to work out a long-term extension yet. The 24-year-old made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons in the league before playing in a career-low 10 games in 2023 due to injury. But Jefferson still managed his fourth straight 1,000-yard season despite his injury. While he'll remain an elite WR1 in fantasy heading into drafts this fall, whether quarterback Kirk Cousins re-signs in free agency will be a major talking point as it relates to Jefferson this offseason.

From RotoBaller

Jan 9 1:00pm ET

Vikings' WR Justin Jefferson scored an astounding 37.20 fantasy points in Sunday's Week 18 loss in Detroit. Jefferson caught 12 passes for 192 yards with one touchdown.

Jan 8 1:00pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson absolutely dominated in the regular season finale on Sunday against the Detroit Lions in a 30-20 loss, catching 12 of his 14 targets for 192 yards and a touchdown. He also had one carry for a loss of 12 yards. It was a tough season for the 24-year-old and fantasy managers that took him in the first round, as he was only able to play in 10 games due to a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined from Weeks 6-12. Despite missing seven games, Jefferson still managed a 1,000-yard season with 68 receptions on 100 targets for five touchdowns. It was even more impressive that he did it with four different quarterbacks in 2023. Even with Kirk Cousins' future in Minnesota uncertain, Jefferson has proven that he's one of the best receivers, if not the best, in all of football.

From RotoBaller

Jan 7 11:13pm ET

Dynasty | Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson had 12 catches for 192 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings loss Dynasty Analysis: Jefferson saved his best for last as he posted his season high in both catches and yardage in this one. He somehow found a way to post his fourth straight 1,000 yard season despite missing a total of seven games to injury. While durability is going to be a bit of a concern moving forward, Jefferson is still an elite asset and still the overall WR1 going into the off-season. If a manager in your league is down on him, this would be the time to pounce.

From Dynasty League Fantasy

Jan 7 4:30pm ET

Minnesota's WR Justin Jefferson had 12 receptions for 192 yards with one touchdown in Sunday's loss in Detroit.

Jan 7 8:50am ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson returns to the WR1 tier for fantasy football after the team announced that quarterback Nick Mullens would return to the starting role against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. The 24-year-old looked solid in Mullens' previous two starts, totaling 13 catches, 225 yards, and one touchdown during that span. Mullens has the tendency to air the ball out and take risks, which bodes well for Jefferson's upside, even against a respected Lions defense. Fantasy managers should view the alpha wideout as a must-start option once against this week.

From RotoBaller

Jan 1 1:30am ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson posted his third straight week with 10 targets in Sunday night's dismal 33-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers, logging five receptions for 59 yards. Jefferson was dealt a tough hand in Week 17, with the Vikings electing for a midgame quarterback swap between Jaren Hall and Nick Mullens. It was more or less a microcosm of Jefferson's frustrating 2023 for both real-life and fantasy purposes, as the 24-year-old three-time Pro Bowler was well on his way to another ridiculous campaign before his midseason hamstring strain was later coupled with Kirk Cousins' (Achilles) season-ending injury. Fantasy managers who actually made it to the finals despite Jefferson's seven-game absence may have hardly benefitted from having him available anyway. Jefferson pulled in a 6/141/1 receiving line last Sunday against the Detroit Lions, who he will take on in Week 18.

From RotoBaller

Dec 30 5:00pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will look to build on his 141-yard performance in Week 17 as the Vikings host the Packers. Jefferson will look to build a rapport with his new quarterback Jaren Hall in this one, as the rookie makes just his second NFL start. The All-Pro wideout could be relied on heavily in the passing game on Sunday, as T.J. Hockenson (knee) is out and Jordan Addison (ankle) is listed as questionable. Jefferson gets a more positive outlook with Jaire Alexander (suspension) sitting out of this game, so fantasy managers can treat the stud receiver as a WR1 option in the fantasy championship weekend.

From RotoBaller

Dec 26 1:00pm ET

Vikings' WR Justin Jefferson scored 26.10 fantasy points in Sunday's Week 16 loss against the Lions. Jefferson caught six passes for 141 yards with one touchdown. It's the 4th time this season Jefferson scored at least 25 fantasy points in a game.

Dec 25 12:50am ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson enjoyed his best game since returning from injured reserve in Sunday's tough 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions, catching six of his 10 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown. Minnesota's offense ran through Jefferson in Week 16, as complementary pieces T.J. Hockenson (knee) and Jordan Addison (ankle) left the contest early, and the 2022 Offensive Player of the Year reminded the world of his innate ability to take over a football game. Jefferson scored from 26 yards out in the second quarter, but perhaps his biggest highlight of the afternoon came on a catch-of-the-year candidate from 27 yards away on third-and-long late in the fourth period. For season-long fantasy managers that hung in there for Jefferson's seven-game absence from Weeks 6 through 12, the 24-year-old All-Pro will try to help win fantasy championships on New Year's Eve next Sunday night versus the Green Bay Packers.

From RotoBaller

Dec 24 4:30pm ET

Minnesota's WR Justin Jefferson had 6 receptions for 141 yards with one touchdown for a trememdous 23.5 yards per catch in Sunday's loss against the Lions.

Dec 23 2:30pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will look to build on a solid performance in Week 15, where he caught seven passes for 84 yards in his first full game back from the hamstring injury he suffered in Week 4. The Lions have surrendered the 14th-most passing yards this season, which paves the way for Jefferson to get back to being the fantasy stud he was drafted as all offseason. With his role as the clear-cut No. 1 option in the Minnesota passing game, fantasy managers can treat the All-Pro wideout as a solid WR1 option in Week 16

From RotoBaller

Dec 16 4:50pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught seven of 10 targets for 84 receiving yards in Week 15, as the All-Pro wideout led the team in both targets and catches in this one. Jefferson looks to be quarterback Nick Mullens' go-to target, so fantasy managers can continue to start him with confidence moving forward, as the Vikings don't look shy to continue throwing the ball despite their inexperienced quarterback under center. Jefferson can be valued as a WR1 option moving forward, but not quite the top-tier fantasy asset he was drafted as all summer.

From RotoBaller

Dec 16 12:10pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) is officially active for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. Jefferson took a hard shot in his return from Injured Reserve in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and went to the hospital for tests as a precaution. The 24-year-old All-Pro avoided a serious injury, though, and said earlier this week he expected to play a normal game this weekend. Jefferson was listed as questionable on Thursday's final injury report, but he's good to go and should be locked into all starting fantasy lineups in the first round of the playoffs in most leagues. Expect new starting quarterback Nick Mullens to look Jefferson's way often in his first start of the 2023 season.

From RotoBaller

Dec 14 3:40pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) is officially listed as questionable to play on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. Meanwhile, receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out. Jefferson was a full-go in practice on Friday and said on Wednesday that he's expecting to have a normal full workload in this weekend's game despite having to go to the hospital to be evaluated after taking a hard hit in his return from Injured Reserve in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. It's been an injury-plagued season for the 24-year-old All-Pro, but fantasy managers will be happy to know they should have him available to play in Week 15 in what is the first round of the playoffs in most leagues. Throw Jefferson back into all starting lineup spots but make sure to check Minnesota's inactives on Saturday just in case.

From RotoBaller

Dec 13 1:40pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) said he expects to play a full, normal game this Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. He called his injury an "inner bruise" after taking a hard hit early in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Jefferson was taken to the hospital as a precaution but avoided a serious injury and will be available to play in Week 15, much to the delight of fantasy managers that were counting on him this week. The 24-year-old All-Pro was listed as limited in Tuesday's practice and thankfully avoided any broken ribs or internal bleeding. He'll be working with quarterback Nick Mullens for the first time this year on Saturday, but Jefferson needs to be locked into all starting fantasy lineups despite his injury-plagued 2023 campaign.

From RotoBaller

Dec 12 7:00pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report. Jefferson is being considered day-to-day after injuring his chest on a hard shot in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders that required a trip to the hospital as a precaution. The 24-year-old All-Pro wideout avoided a serious injury and will have a shot to play on Saturday in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jefferson had just returned from a seven-week stay on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring on Sunday, and he caught two passes on three targets for 27 yards before leaving the field again due to injury. If Jefferson does indeed play this weekend, he'll be a must-start in all starting fantasy lineups with quarterback Nick Mullens taking over as the new starter under center.

From RotoBaller

Dec 11 6:10pm ET

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell considers wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) day-to-day with a chest injury he suffered in his return in the Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and the team thinks he has a chance to play in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 24-year-old All-Pro was returning from a seven-game absence while on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury, but he caught only two passes for 27 yards before taking a hard shot on Sunday. Jefferson was sent to the hospital as a precaution but was able to travel home with the team and isn't dealing with a serious injury. We'll keep a close eye on his practice participation on a short week, but if Jefferson is active against Cincy, he should be in all starting fantasy lineups.

From RotoBaller

Dec 11 9:40am ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (chest) appears to have avoided a serious injury, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The All-Pro receiver was sent to the hospital after suffering the injury but returned to the stadium shortly after and traveled home with the team. The Vikings are playing on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals, meaning it's a short week for Jefferson to recover. There's a chance that the former first-round pick will miss more game action this season, but we'll get better clarity when the Vikings release their first injury report later this week.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 28-Nov-2023: Justin Jefferson - ACT - The Minnesota Vikings activated WR Justin Jefferson.
  • 08-Nov-2023: Justin Jefferson - IRDR - The Minnesota Vikings placed WR Justin Jefferson on IRD.
  • 11-Oct-2023: Justin Jefferson - IR - The Minnesota Vikings placed WR Justin Jefferson on IR.
  • 10-Oct-2023: Justin Jefferson - IR - The Minnesota Vikings placed WR Justin Jefferson on IR.
  • 04-Aug-2020: MIN - Reinstated
  • 27-Jul-2020: MIN - Reserve, Non-Football Injury - COVID-19
  • 23-Jul-2020: MIN - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (fifth-year option)
  • 22-Jul-2020: MIN - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (fifth-year option)
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