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JUSTIN JEFFERSON
1533 YDS •
103 REC •
10 TD
1533 YDS
103 REC
10 TD
Sports betting: Saquon Barkley and Amon-Ra St. Brown among the favorites to score a TD this week
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Vikings are winning with - not in spite of - Sam Darnold midway through this surprise of a season
Sam Darnold has some flaws in his game that might well be with him as long as he’s in the NFLNOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading receiver on SNF Jefferson hauled in seven of nine targets for 137 yards while completing his only pass attempt for 22 yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.
Impact Jefferson posted his usual WR1 stat line in a winning effort, but he also contributed 22 passing yards on a successful trick play. The superstar wideout upped his season line to 67-783-5 through eight starts, showing little drop off with new starter Sam Darnold this season. Jefferson remains a must-start asset in all fantasy formats heading into a positive matchup against the Jaguars next Sunday.
NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Darnold throws 3 TD passes in 2nd half as Vikings overcome 3 turnovers to beat Flacco, Colts 21-13
Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to t...NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eclipses century mark in loss Jefferson secured eight of nine targets for 115 yards in the Vikings' 30-20 loss to the Rams on Thursday night.
Impact Jefferson comfortably paced the Vikings in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night while generating his second 100-yard effort of the season. The catch total was also a season high for Jefferson, who had one of the highlights of the night for either club when he made a one-handed, contested juggling grab of 27 yards down the left sideline that took the ball down to the Rams' four-yard line. Jefferson next draws an enticing matchup against a vulnerable Colts secondary during a Week 9 home matchup on Sunday night, Nov. 3.
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lions need to keep getting big plays in all phases to win the tough NFC North
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says his team executed in all three phases when trailing by one point late against the Minnesota Vikings in what became a 31-29 victoryOCTOBER 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds end zone in divisional loss Jefferson secured seven of eight targets for 81 yards and a touchdown and rushed once for three yards in the Vikings' 31-29 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
Impact Jefferson found the end zone from 25 yards out early in the third quarter, giving the Vikings some life after the Lions had scored 21 unanswered points in the second period. However, it was a relatively quiet day for the star receiver otherwise against a division rival he's already put up some elite numbers against on multiple occasions in his career. Jefferson now has at least 81 receiving yards in four straight games but hasn't eclipsed the century mark in any of them, a matter he'll look to rectify against the Rams' vulnerable secondary in a Week 8 Thursday night road matchup.
OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
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Inefficient on 14 targets Jefferson recorded six receptions on 14 targets for 92 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets.
Impact Jefferson got off to a quick start, as he had three receptions for 33 yards on Minnesota's first offensive possession and had an additional catch for 28 yards before halftime. However, with the Vikings in control of the game for most of the final two quarters, he saw more limited opportunities and also struggled to connect with Sam Darnold. Though it wasn't Jefferson's most prolific performance, he now has at least 80 yards in each of his last four games and Sunday marked his first matchup without a touchdown this season.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Inefficient on 14 targets Jefferson recorded six receptions on 14 targets for 92 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets.
Impact Jefferson got off to a quick start, as he had three receptions for 33 yards on Minnesota's first offensive possession and had an additional catch for 28 yards before halftime. However, with the Vikings in control of the game for most of the final two quarters, he saw more limited opportunities and also struggled to connect with Sam Darnold. Though it wasn't Jefferson's most prolific performance, he now has at least 80 yards in each of his last four games and Sunday marked his first contest without a touchdown this season.
OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Frequent flyer: Justin Jefferson embraces international spotlight as Vikings return to London
Justin Jefferson played soccer with Vinícius Júnior in Brazil and walked the runway with pal Joe Burrow in ParisOCTOBER 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Vikings take their 4-0 record overseas to face Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in London
The Minnesota Vikings are carrying a 4-0 record across the Atlantic Ocean to play the New York Jets in LondonOCTOBER 3, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds end zone in win Jefferson secured six of eight targets for 85 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 31-29 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact Jefferson was in the customary position of leading the Vikings in receptions, receiving yards and targets, and he was able to record his fourth touchdown in as many games to open the season via a 14-yard grab with just over five minutes remaining in the second quarter. The star wideout now has back-to-back eight-target games and at least 81 receiving yards in three straight contests heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Jets in London.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Darnold and undefeated Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Packers 31-29
Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes and Jordan Addison scored twice as the Minnesota Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on down the stretch to beat the Green Bay Pa...SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No concern about hand injury Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that the Vikings have no concern about Jefferson's availability for Sunday's game against the Packers after the receiver jammed his finger in...
Impact The jammed finger may have contributed to Jefferson's pair of drops on his lone targets in the second half of the 34-7 win over the Texans, though he produced well enough in the first two quarters (six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown on six targets) to satisfy fantasy managers. Though Jefferson was sent in for X-rays after the game, the scans revealed no fractures to any of his fingers. He may be dealing with some discomfort, but the jammed finger shouldn't affect his practice participation or his playing time and usage in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Darnold is thriving with the Vikings while getting the most support he's had in the NFL
Sam Darnold is thriving in the supportive environment provided by the Minnesota Vikings and coach Kevin O'ConnellSEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds end zone in win Jefferson caught six of eight targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.
Impact It looked like the superstar wideout was headed for a huge day when he hauled in a six-yard TD strike from Sam Darnold on the Vikings' first drive, but the quarterback wound up spreading the ball around and finding four different players for his four touchdown passes. Jefferson still has a three-game TD streak to begin the season, and his eight targets Sunday were surprisingly a season high so far. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 4 against the Packers.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Finds end zone in win Jefferson caught six of eight targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.
Impact It looked like the superstar wideout was headed for a huge day when he hauled in a six-yard TD strike from Sam Darnold on the Vikings' first drive, but the quarterback wound up spreading the ball around and finding four different players for his four touchdown passes. Jefferson still has a three-game TD streak to begin the season, and his eight targets Sunday were surprisingly a season high so far. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 4 against the Packers.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold's 4 TDs
Sam Darnold matched his career high with four touchdown passes, and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings used another dominant performance on defense by trouncing CSEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings clear Jefferson to play but rule out Addison, Pace and Turner against Texans
Justin Jefferson maintained confidence he would play this week despite the bruised quadriceps that forced him out of the last gameSEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avoids final injury report Jefferson (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Houston, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact As promised by the man himself, Jefferson will be out there Sunday as the Vikings try for a surprising 3-0 start. Fellow wideout Jordan Addison (ankle) has been ruled out, but coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Addison should have a good chance to return Week 4 against Green Bay.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
No concern for Week 3 availability Jefferson (quadricep) remained a limited participant in practice Thursday for the second day in a row, but he said afterward that he "for sure" plans to play Sunday against the Tex...
Impact Jefferson is tending to a bruised right quad in the aftermath of Sunday's win over the 49ers, but he said his body feels "great," and he's continuing to work with the Minnesota training staff to ensure he's in optimal condition by the weekend. A blowout win over the Giants in Week 2 and the injury in Week 2 have played a part in limiting Jefferson to six and seven targets in those respective contests, but he still ranks in the top five in the NFL in both receiving yards (192) and receiving touchdowns (two) through the first two weeks of the season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited again Thursday Jefferson (quadriceps) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Impact Jefferson maintained his activity level from Wednesday's session as he tends to the bruised right quadriceps that he picked up late in the third quarter of this past Sunday's win against the 49ers. Both the wide receiver and coach Kevin O'Connell have expressed optimism in the meantime that the injury isn't serious, but Jefferson now has just one more session this week to prove his health ahead the weekend. In the end, Jefferson appears destined to have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Texans.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
