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Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson

WR • Minnesota Vikings Proj Rank 7 Actual 30 12 ADP • Trade Value
REC YDS AVG LONG TD FSP
88109612.550225.55
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Justin Jefferson | Fantasy Outlook

Top-Tier WR1 Value Awaits at the Back End of the First Round

Clearly anchoring the Minnesota passing attack, Jefferson remains the undisputed focal point of an offense featuring fellow receivers Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings. He will catch passes from newly acquired quarterback Kyler Murray, who provides a major talent injection to this passing game. This upgraded situation gives Jefferson an incredibly high weekly floor as the clear primary target in the offense.

Our models project the star wideout for 97 receptions, 1,296 receiving yards, and 7 touchdowns, totaling 265.6 fantasy points in PPR formats. While some national narratives have questioned his standing among elite receivers following a quieter 2025 campaign, his exceptional career track record suggests his baseline production represents a safe floor rather than his absolute ceiling.

Interestingly, his ADP has drifted from pick 6 in early June down to 12 in mid-July drafts. This cooling market price makes him a phenomenal value steal at the turn of the first round. Fantasy managers should eagerly select him at this adjusted draft cost, as he remains a locked-in, elite WR1 option.

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Justin Jefferson Fantasy

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WK OPP TARGET REC YD TD Pts Diff.
18 GB (13th) 11 8 101 0 18 15
17 DET (2nd) 5 4 30 0 7 17
16 @NYG (3rd) 8 6 85 0 15 26
15 @DAL (1st) 8 2 22 0 4 26
14 WAS (4th) 4 2 11 0 3 28
13 @SEA (24th) 6 2 4 0 2 25
12 @GB (22nd) 6 4 48 0 9 24
12 @GB (22nd) 6 4 48 0 9 24
11 CHI (3rd) 9 5 61 0 11 19
10 BAL (5th) 12 4 37 0 8 15
9 @DET (2nd) 9 6 47 1 17 19
8 @LAC (28th) 11 7 74 0 14 14
7 PHI (17th) 10 5 79 0 13 16
5 @CLE (14th) 11 7 123 0 19 12
4 @PIT (23rd) 11 10 126 0 23 13
3 CIN (14th) 7 5 75 0 13 25
2 ATL (4th) 6 3 81 0 11 22
1 @CHI (31st) 7 4 44 1 15 10
147 88 1096 2 210
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RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2020 MIN 16 125 88 1400 15.9 7 1 2 2 0
2021 MIN 16 167 108 1616 15.0 10 6 14 2.3 0
2022 MIN 16 184 128 1809 14.1 8 4 24 6 1
2023 MIN 10 100 68 1074 15.8 5 1 -12 -12 0
2024 MIN 16 153 103 1533 14.9 10 1 3 3 0
2025 MIN 16 147 88 1096 12.5 2 2 7 3.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 136 88 1254 14.2 6 1 -1 -0.5 0
Totals 97 893 595 8633 14.5 42 15 38 2.5 1

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RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
0.1 0.4 0 5.5 73.9 0.4 15.1
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Depth Chart

Minnesota Vikings

Roster Breakdown
NAME OWN START
Kyler Murray 38% 3%
J.J. McCarthy 30% 18%
NAME OWN START
Aaron Jones Sr. 100% 50%
Jordan Mason 60% 5%
NAME OWN START
T.J. Hockenson 63% 28%
NAME OWN START
Justin Jefferson 100% 85%
Jauan Jennings 88% 58%
Jordan Addison 75% 25%
Myles Price 5% 0%
NAME OWN START
Will Reichard 25% 25%
NAME OWN START
Vikings DST 33% 25%

Team Rankings

PTS
20.2
26th
YDS
275.0
28th
Y/P
4.9
28th
TO Diff
-0.5
29th
ATT
28.5
28th
CMP
17.5
29th
YDS
166.7
29th
TD
1.1
29th
ATT
24.1
27th
YDS
108.3
23rd
AVG
4.5
11th
TD
0.9
20th
SACK
2.9
4th
TA
1.2
14th
PA
19.6
7th
TeamW-LWin %PFPA
BearsBears11-6-00.647441415
PackersPackers9-7-10.559391360
VikingsVikings9-8-00.529344333
LionsLions9-8-00.529481413

Redzone Stats

PlayerTOTAL LOOKSRUSH ATTTGTRECO/S
Jordan Mason313011  
Aaron Jones Sr.191453  
Zavier Scott6333  
Ty Chandler3121  
PlayerTOTAL LOOKSTGTRECRUSH ATTO/S
Justin Jefferson181850  
Jordan Addison131370  
Jalen Nailor121260  
Adam Thielen1100  
PlayerTOTAL LOOKSTGTRECRUSH ATTO/S
T.J. Hockenson131182  
Josh Oliver6650  
Ben Sims1100  

Team Stats

PlayerGPCMPATTYDSTDINTRATERUSH YDSRUSH TDO/S
J.McCarthy101402431632111272.61814  
C.Wentz511016912166585.8570  
M.Brosmer747713280453.0110  
J.Wolford0000000.000  
B.Rypien1000000.000  
D.Ridder0000000.000  
PlayerGPATTYDSAVGTDTGTRECREC YDSSNAPSO/S
J.Mason161597584.86161451413  
A.Jones Sr.121325484.224128199366  
Z.Scott16321143.60161498105  
T.Chandler317472.80431142  
PlayerGPTGTRECYDSAVGTDLONGSNAPSO/S
J.Jefferson1714184104812.5250941  
J.Addison14794261014.5381714  
J.Nailor17532944415.3462653  
T.Felton1733258.301046  
J.Jones10000.0000  
M.Price160000.00017  
PlayerGPTGTRECYDSAVGTDLONGSNAPSO/S
T.Hockenson1566514388.6329691  
J.Oliver15191516010.7432400  
B.Sims11633010.001884  
B.Yurosek1232147.009116  
PlayerGPFGMFGAXPMXPAPTSO/S
W.Reichard1733353131152  
PlayerGPTKLSACKTFLINTPDFFFRO/S
B.Cashman131442.040210  
E.Wilson171086.5160030  
J.Metellus14860.512600  
B.Murphy Jr.17710.032701  
J.Allen17683.560001  
I.Rodgers17660.041421  
D.Turner17628.0110340  
J.Redmond17626.0100512  
H.Smith15541.0321011  
A.Van Ginkel12547.01111002  
J.Hargrave16523.540011  
I.Pace Jr.17511.020000  
T.Jackson14462.030111  
L.Rodriguez16432.080000  
J.Greenard12383.0100310  
J.Ward17240.010001  
F.Moreau11170.000200  
J.Okudah6120.000001  
T.Ingram-Dawkins14121.020100  
E.Williams760.000000  
T.Thomas1740.000010  
T.Batty1240.020000  
B.Richter1730.000100  
C.Chambliss1221.010000  
T.Taimani210.000000  
S.Takitaki300.000000  
D.McGlothern1000.000000  
G.Murphy100.000000  
Z.Vaughn100.000000  

Owned Breakdown

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Schedule

WEEK OPP SCORE
1MIN vs GB
2MIN @CHI
3MIN @TB
4MIN vs MIA
5MIN @NO
6MIN vs BYE
7MIN vs IND
8MIN @DET
9MIN vs BUF
10MIN @GB
11MIN @SF
12MIN vs ATL
13MIN vs CAR
14MIN @NE
15MIN vs DET
16MIN vs WAS
17MIN @NYJ
18MIN vs CHI

Player Timeline

Apr 25th

Browns Draft Back-to-Back Alabama Players: Justin Jefferson and Parker ...

Apr 20th

Justin Jefferson Gets a Public Shoutout in Tweet

Apr 17th

Jordyn Tyson Draws OBJ and Justin Jefferson Comparisons During NFL Workout, ...

Apr 9th

Falcons Host Alabama LB Justin Jefferson on 30 Visit

Mar 13th

Tweet title: Justin Jefferson’s First NFL Touchdown Hailed as the ...

Mar 6th

Polymarket: Vikings Favored (60%) to Sign Kyler Murray, Potentially ...

Feb 26th

NFL Draft/Combine News: Linebacker Vertical Jump Results Led by Sonny ...

Feb 12th

Report: Kyler Murray Interested in Playing for the Vikings

Feb 7th

Vikings Star Justin Jefferson Still Seeking First Career Playoff Win

Feb 5th

Justin Jefferson Says He’s Still NFL’s No. 1 WR Despite Non‑Elite ...

Feb 4th

Justin Jefferson Reacts to 1,000-Yard Season Despite Low-Catch Games

Jan 31st

TweetCriticism Mounts on 49ers GM John Lynch Over Poor Drafting; Calls ...

Jan 28th

Jerry Rice: Justin Jefferson Still NFL’s Best Wide Receiver

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