JUSTIN JEFFERSON NEWS

Justin Jefferson, Kirk Cousins have Minnesota Vikings on rise in NFC North

Behind the dazzling Justin Jefferson and an efficient offense run by Kirk Cousins, the Vikings are marching on the NFC North.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Every catch by Justin Jefferson from 169-yard game ' Week 11 Watch every catch by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson from 169-yard game from Week 11 of the 2021 season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Goes off against GB Jefferson posted eight receptions (10 targets) for 169 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Packers.

Impact Fresh off of setting a new season high in receiving yards last week, Jefferson wasted no time in raising his personal high-water mark yet again. It was also the 22-year-old's first multi-score game of the season, bringing his totals up to 63 receptions, 944 yards and six touchdowns through 10 contests. The red-hot Jefferson will be the beneficiary of a favorable matchup against the 49ers next Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson plows into end zone for 9-yard TD catch Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

Justin Jefferson goes over 100 yards in the first quarter on 56-yard catch and run Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson comes within inches of a touchdown on a 56-yard catch.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM

As Vikes prep for Rodgers, Packers 'D poses tough test, too

The Minnesota Vikings are used to the stress of defending against Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge day against Chargers Jefferson caught nine of 11 targets for 143 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Chargers.

Impact The second-year receiver set a new season high in receiving yards while leading the Vikings in yards, catches and targets by a wide margin, but it was Tyler Conklin who wound up on the end of both of Kirk Cousins' touchdown passes. Jefferson will look to keep rolling in Week 11 against the Packers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Every Justin Jefferson catch in 143-yard game ' Week 10 Check out the highlights from Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's Week 10 performance against the Los Angeles Chargers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Justin Jefferson goes up top for 27-yard sideline grab Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson reaches up to haul in a 27-yard sideline reception against the Los Angeles Chargers.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Cousins pinpoints Jefferson over middle for 21-yard pickup Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins pinpoints wide receiver Justin Jefferson over the middle for a 21-yard gain against the Los Angel...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Justin Jefferson tosses football to Keenan Allen after 18-yard catch Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson tosses the football to the Los Angeles Chargers Keenan Allen on the sideline bench after an...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Justin Jefferson flexes on Bolts after snatching Cousins' tight-window laser Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson flexes on the Los Angeles Chargers after snatching a 21-yard laser.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • NFL.COM

Finds end zone in OT loss Jefferson secured three of five targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 34-31 overtime loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He also rushed once for 11 yards.

Impact Jefferson looked like he might be on his way to a prolific performance when he hauled in a 50-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins early in the first quarter, but he disappointingly produced just a 2-19-0 line the rest of the way. Jefferson now is in a two-game funk that's seen him post just a combined five receptions for 90 yards and the one score, and he'll have an uphill battle to snap out of it against a stingy Chargers secondary in a Week 10 road matchup.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Turns in dud on SNF Jefferson had just two receptions (four targets) for 21 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Dallas.

Impact This was Jefferson's worst performance of the 2021 campaign by far. He did get banged up at one point during the game but returned to action quickly. The lack of production was likely more tied to the fact that he had to deal with second-year phenom corner Trevon Diggs for the majority of the night as Minnesota's top outside threat. The second-year wideout has otherwise been a strong fantasy contributor this season, with 41 receptions, 542 yards and three touchdowns in the six games prior to Sunday's dud. Luckily for Jefferson's managers, the wideout will get a prime opportunity to bounce back in a big way against the Ravens' 32nd-ranked pass defense next week.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Justin Jefferson takes a 'humble' approach to playing NFL receiver Second-year star Justin Jefferson is still one of the league's most prolific pass catchers, but he's all about the team's success and trying...

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Mixed results in win Jefferson (ankle) had eight receptions (14 targets) for 80 yards while losing a fumble in Sunday's 34-28 overtime victory over the Panthers.

Impact Both of Minnesota's top wideouts were dealing with lower-body injuries during practice this week, but Jefferson and Adam Thielen (foot) were both cleared for action just in time for a wild contest in Carolina. The latter posted the better fantasy line for the first time in weeks, while Jefferson turned in his worst catch rate (57 percent) since Week 1 while also coughing up a fumble. It still wasn't a terrible fantasy day, all things considered, and the extra week of rest coming up should help Minnesota's most consistent fantasy performer when the team returns to face the Cowboys in Week 8.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Jefferson (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact There was some concern about Jefferson and Adam Thielen (foot) after both missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, but it turns out the Vikings offense is in good shape for Sunday with all 11 starters set to play. Jefferson has mostly seemed indifferent to matchups to this point in his career, but he does get a decent challenge this weekend against a Panther defense that ranks second in DVOA against the pass (albeit with a downward trent in recent weeks).

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes down as non-participant Jefferson (ankle) was listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

Impact Though Chad Graff of The Athletic reported earlier Thursday that Jefferson was present at the facility and expected to turn in a limited practice after he wasn't in attendance for Wednesday's session, the wideout ultimately went down as a non-participant on the Vikings' official report for the second day in a row. The Vikings may have just been exercising some extra caution with Jefferson, who expressed confidence that he'll be ready to play Sunday in Carolina. The extent of Jefferson's involvement in Friday's practice will likely dictate what designation -- if any -- he carries into the weekend.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to suit up Sunday Jefferson (ankle) will return to practice Thursday as a limited participant and said he expects to play Sunday against the Panthers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jefferson was surprisingly absent from Wednesday's practice due to the ankle injury, which he apparently picked up in last weekend's thrilling win over the Lions. Though the Vikings are taking things slowly with their top wideout heading into the team's Week 6 game in Carolina, Jefferson looks like he'll be ready to fill his usual high-volume role in the Minnesota passing attack come Sunday. Whether he carries a questionable designation into the contest will likely hinge on the extent of his participation in the team's final Week 6 practice session Friday.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Jefferson (ankle) missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury.

Impact It's a new injury, same as the foot issue that kept fellow wideout Adam Thielen off the practice field Wednesday. However, both played at least 90 percent of snaps in Sunday's 19-17 win over Detroit, and there hasn't been a report to suggest either injury is serious. All eyes will be on Minnesota's injury report Thursday, as the star wideouts are joined by RBs Dalvin Cook (ankle) and Alexander Mattison (shoulder), the latter of whom also missed Wednesday's practice.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anything can, and often does, happen in Florida-LSU rivalry

No one can truly predict what will happen when No. 20 Florida and LSU play this weekend

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up 124 yards Jefferson had seven receptions (eight targets) for 124 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Lions.

Impact Jefferson was unable to extend his touchdown streak to four games, but he still posted a strong fantasy line while leading the Vikings in total receiving yards. The 22-year-old continues to evolve into a true No. 1 wideout before our very eyes, rewarding fantasy managers who bet on his ascension through five games. Next week's opponent, the Carolina Panthers, will provide a tougher challenge than the Lions, but they also are dealing with injuries to their secondary. Regardless, Jefferson is a must-start asset in any matchup.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson's best catches from 124-yard game ' Week 5 Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's best catches from 124-yard game | Week 5.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM