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Two catches in Week 16 Jefferson recorded two catches on two targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-9 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Jefferson was questionable entering Sunday's game due to a back injury, but he played his typical allotment of around 70 percent of offensive snaps. He played a complementary role as a pass catcher, though he has had multiple receptions in four of his last six contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Active as expected Jefferson (back) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Jefferson suffered a back injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and was unable to return. However, he was able to log a full practice by the end of the week and was expected to suit up. Jefferson will likely be on the field plenty for the Titans, though he's managed to reach 30 receiving yards only three times this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Week 16 Jefferson (back) is trending toward being cleared to play Sunday against the Chiefs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jefferson sustained a back injury during the Titans' Week 15 loss to the 49ers. The sixth-year wideout posted a DNP-LP-FP practice log during Week 16 prep, and while he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game, Jefferson is trending in the right direction. Over his last nine games, Jefferson has caught 20 passes (on 43 targets) for 256 yards and one touchdown.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Full Friday but still questionable Jefferson (back) practiced fully Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Jefferson trended in the right direction throughout the week, going from a non-participant Wednesday to limited Thursday before Friday's full session. The veteran wide receiver's status likely won't be confirmed until 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Jefferson has 24 catches for 280 yards and a touchdown in 14 appearances this season, averaging exactly 20 receiving yards per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Jefferson (back) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Jefferson progressed to limited participation Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's practice session. The veteran wide receiver got hurt during Tennessee's loss to the 49ers this past Sunday. If Jefferson suits up Sunday against the Chiefs, he would likely continue to work as the third wide receiver behind rookie fourth-round picks Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Misses practice Wednesday Jefferson (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Jefferson exited Sunday's 37-24 loss to the 49ers with a back injury after logging 31snaps, and the wideout will now has two more chances to practice in advance of this weekend's contest against the Chiefs. If Jefferson -- who has caught 24 passes for 280 yards and a TD in 14 contests to date -- is unavailable in Week 16, added snaps behind Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike would be available for James Proche and Mason Kinsey.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

The Tennessee Titans have increasing injury problems after returning to their losing ways

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DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Titans' Jeffery Simmons records a sack, forced fumble and a TD catch in loss to 49ers

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DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Leaves game Sunday Jefferson had to leave Sunday's game with a back injury.

Impact The wide receiver caught one pass for 43 yards on five targets before exiting. Jefferson tied for second on the team in targets for the game. At the moment, he is Tennessee's third receiver behind Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike, so his status will be worth monitoring as the practice week begins.

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Purdy's 3 TD passes lead 49ers to 37-24 win over Titans

Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans 37-24

DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Targeted four times Jefferson recorded two catches on four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Browns.

Impact Jefferson was second among the Titans' wide receivers with 48 offensive snaps, with only Elic Ayomanor logging more. He earned four targets for the second consecutive week, though his longest gain went for only 11 yards. Jefferson has now been held to fewer than 20 yards in three consecutive games and has topped 25 receiving yards only twice on the campaign.

DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in loss Jefferson recorded three catches on four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Jefferson saw a slight downturn in snaps due to the return of Elic Ayomanor, but he still managed four targets. He converted three of those into short gains, though he has still topped 25 receiving yards only twice in 12 games this season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Only one catch Jefferson recorded one catch on one target for 11 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Jefferson was on the field for 90 percent of offensive snaps, but Chimere Dike, Gunnar Helm and Xavier Restrepo were all far more involved in the offense. Jefferson has recorded under 25 receiving yards in 10 of 12 games this season.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 22 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Sam Darnold and the Seahawks look to rebound against struggling Titans

The Seattle Seahawks visit the woeful Tennessee Titans trying to hold onto the second spot in the NFC West

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Injuries at wide receiver new challenge for the Titans and rookie QB Cam Ward

The Tennessee Titans aren’t as thin at wide receiver now as they were at the end of Sunday’s game when only veteran Van Jefferson and practice squad regular Mason Kinsey were rooki...

NOVEMBER 19 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

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Catches first TD of 2025 Jefferson caught three passes on seven targets for 22 yards and a touchdown during the Titans' 16-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Jefferson was thrust into a bigger role on offense following injuries to Calvin Ridley (fibula), Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) and Chimere Dike (chest). Jefferson ended up leading the Titans pass catchers with seven targets and helped tie the game at 13-13 late in the fourth quarter, when he hauled in a four-yard touchdown pass from Cam Ward. Ridley is out for the rest of the season due to a broken fibula, and Jefferson could be thrust into the Titans' WR1 role against the Seahawks in Week 12 if Ayomanor and Dike are unable to play.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Ward's TD Pass to Van Jefferson | Game Highlights Tennessee Titans quarterbackCam Ward's TD pass to wide receiver Van Jefferson trims Texans' lead to 13-12.

NOVEMBER 16 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Davis Mills leads Texans to 16-13 win over Titans on Wright's game-ending field goal

The Houston Texans have swept the season series with the Tennessee Titans

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Titans’ Cam Ward connects with Van Jefferson for a 4-yard TD pass to tie Texans | NFL Highlights

NOVEMBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Calvin Ridley's return for the Titans ends abruptly with season-ending broken leg

Tennessee interim coach Mike McCoy said Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley will miss the rest of the season after breaking his right leg Sunday in a loss to the Texans

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Limited to one catch Jefferson recorded one catch on four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Jefferson maintained a significant role in the Tennessee offense with Calvin Ridley (hamstring) sidelined. He's managed at least four targets in four straight games, though Jefferson has managed only one reception in each of his last two contests. He should continue to get opportunities so long as Ridley is sidelined, but Jefferson's production will be sporadic at best.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Can't connect with Ward Jefferson recorded one reception on eight targets for six yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Colts.

Impact Jefferson was on the field for 78 percent of offensive snaps with Calvin Ridley (hamstring) sidelined again. He managed to match Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike in targets, but Jefferson was extremely inefficient with that opportunity. Jefferson should continue to see an expanded role so long as Ridley is sidelined, but his fantasy value still remains very limited.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

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With Mahomes out, Chiefs turn to Minshew trying to snap a 3-game skid visiting struggling Titans

The Tennessee Titans have increasing injury problems after returning to their losing ways

Titans' Jeffery Simmons records a sack, forced fumble and a TD catch in loss to 49ers

Purdy's 3 TD passes lead 49ers to 37-24 win over Titans

Sam Darnold and the Seahawks look to rebound against struggling Titans

Injuries at wide receiver new challenge for the Titans and rookie QB Cam Ward

As Told To: An Oral History of Baker Mayfield's Legendary 2022 Rams Debut

Davis Mills leads Texans to 16-13 win over Titans on Wright's game-ending field goal

Titans’ Cam Ward connects with Van Jefferson for a 4-yard TD pass to tie Texans | NFL Highlights

Calvin Ridley's return for the Titans ends abruptly with season-ending broken leg