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JUSTIN JEFFERSON #18 - WIDE RECEIVER - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
912 YDS •
59 REC •
5 TD
912 YDS
59 REC
5 TD
Vikings host 49ers after decisive opening wins for each team, carrying 7-game home win streak vs. SF
The Minnesota Vikings host the San Francisco 49ers after decisive opening wins for each teamSEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Finds end zone in Week 1 win Jefferson secured four of six targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Jefferson had modest totals overall, but all three components of the star wideout's receiving line were team-high figures. The majority of Jefferson's production actually came on a 44-yard grab, but the highlight of his fantasy day was a three-yard touchdown grab to cap off an 11-play, 99-yard drive that took up over half of the second quarter. Jefferson and new quarterback Sam Darnold showed good chemistry overall and Minnesota's ability to dominate defensively made an overly aggressive gameplan unnecessary, meaning there's likely much better numbers to come from the duo in future games. Week 2 may prove a heavy lift in that regard, however, as Minnesota will welcome in the 49ers next Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
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Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division
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Receiver CeeDee Lamb agrees to 4-year, $136M deal with Cowboys, AP sources say
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Unlikely to suit up Jefferson and most other starters aren't expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Browns, Mark Craig of The Star Tribune reports.
Impact It sounds like the Vikings will use fewer key players than they did in their preseason opener, although Jefferson was also held out for that one. He's set to open the season with Sam Darnold as his starting QB after J.J. McCarthy's season-ending meniscus surgery put an end to any thoughts of a job battle.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings No. 2 WR Jordan Addison avoids major injury, but will miss time after hurting ankle
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Vikings will start Darnold at QB, then give rookie McCarthy his debut in preseason opener
The Minnesota Vikings will start Sam Darnold at quarterback in their exhibition opener before giving rookie JAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected to suit up Saturday Coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Jefferson likely won't take the field during Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders.
Impact Jefferson is fully healthy, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic, but with all he's proven in his excellent career, there Vikings simply believe there's no need to expose him to unnecessary game reps. Sam Darnold is slated to start Saturday's exhibition contest, with 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy also in line to receive notable reps, but neither is expected to yet have an opportunity to demonstrate their chemistry with the Vikings' No. 1 receiver.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
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