DECEMBER 9, 2022 • NFL.COM
VAN JEFFERSON #11 - WIDE RECEIVER - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
221 YDS •
17 REC •
1 TD
221 YDS
17 REC
1 TD
Baker Mayfield's first pass as a Ram goes for 21-yard gain to Van Jefferson Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a 21-yard completion to wide receiver Van Jefferson.
Quiet in Sunday's loss Jefferson caught two of four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Nominally the Rams' No. 1 wideout in the absence of Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Allen Robinson (foot), Jefferson once again wasn't able to produce much volume. In the last four games, including the one in which Kupp was injured, Jefferson hasn't topped three receptions or 41 yards, though he has scored two touchdowns. Despite his spot on the depth chart, he'll be a risky fantasy play in Week 14, even against the Raiders.
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Highlights: Rams WR Van Jefferson escapes Seahawks coverage to catch QB John Wolford's 25-yard pass over the middle Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson escapes Seattle Seahawks coverage to catch quarterback John Wolford's 25-yard pass over the mid...
DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Highlights: Rams QB John Wolford pinpoints WR Van Jefferson near the sideline for a 16-yard gain against the Seahawks Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford pinpoints wide receiver Van Jefferson near the sideline for 16-yard gain against the Seattle Seaha...
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
ARRIVAL PHOTOS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, linebacker Bobby Wagner & more players arrive to SoFi Stadium for Week 13 matchup against Seattle Seahawks Take a look at photos of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson, linebacker Bobby Wagner & more players as they arrive to SoFi Stadium...
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB advice for Week 13 pickups, free agents RBs like JaMycal Hasty and Zonovan Knight will be high on waiver lists, but WRs like Zay Jones and Van Jefferson will also be among Week 13'...
NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
From the Podium: Sean McVay, Bryce Perkins, Van Jefferson and Ernest Jones react to Week 12 loss to Chiefs Key quotes and notes from Rams head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Bryce Perkins, wide receiver Van Jefferson and linebacker Ernest Jones' po...
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Gets into end zone Sunday Jefferson caught three of seven targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-10 loss to Kansas City.
Impact There was little production to go around in the Rams offense with Bryce Perkins making his first career NFL start at quarterback in place of Matthew Stafford (neck), but Jefferson led the team in receiving yards and scored the team's only TD. Allen Robinson (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the season and Cooper Kupp (IR) remains on IR, so Jefferson should be the No. 1 wideout for Los Angeles in Week 13 against the Seahawks, regardless of who is under center.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams vs. Chiefs postgame locker room interviews: Van Jefferson, Bobby Wagner, Kyren Williams & Ernest Jones Watch postgame locker room interviews from Los Angeles Rams players: linebacker Bobby Wagner, wide receiver Van Jefferson, linebacker Ernest...
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Should be No. 1 wideout for Week 12 Jefferson is expected to serve as the Rams' No. 1 wideout for Sunday's game against the Chiefs with Cooper Kupp (ankle) on injured reserve and with Allen Robinson (ankle) listed as...
Impact Additionally, starting tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is listed as questionable, though it's unclear whether he's trending toward playing or sitting out Sunday's contest. Regardless, Jefferson looks like one of the more established receiving options for the Rams, though that doesn't necessarily mean he profiles as a reliable fantasy option this week. He'll likely be working with an unproven third-year quarterback in Bryce Perkins, who is expected to make his first NFL start while top signal-caller Matthew Stafford (neck/concussion protocol) sits for the second time in three games. Though the matchup with the high-octane Chiefs offense could yield more possessions than usual for the Rams offense, Perkins will be working behind one of the NFL's worst offensive lines and a lack of established skill-position talent, which could make it difficult for Los Angeles to keep pace. Jefferson, who has produced a modest 6-68-1 receiving line on 13 targets through four appearances this season, thus might be little more than a risky flex play in the majority of fantasy leagues.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three grabs in Week 11 loss Jefferson brought in three of five targets for 41 yards in the Rams' 27-20 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Impact Jefferson was just behind co-leaders Allen Robinson and Tyler Higbee in receptions in the Rams' first game without Cooper Kupp (ankle). The speedy third-year wideout should continue to enjoy a progressively elevated role in coming weeks, but the fact Matthew Stafford was forced to re-enter concussion protocol Sunday casts doubt over the entirety of the air attack's potential for a Week 12 road battle against the Chiefs.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Highlights: Rams QB Matthew Stafford finds WR Van Jefferson over the middle for a 16-yard gain against the Saints Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford finds wide receiver Van Jefferson over the middle for a 16-yard gain against the New Orleans S...
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Highlights: Rams WR Van Jefferson's sideline grab for 20-yard gain against the Saints Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson's sideline grab for 20-yard gain against the New Orleans Saints.
NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
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Needed in larger role Jefferson is expected to take on a larger role in the Rams passing attack after top wideout Cooper Kupp (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the team's o...
Impact Passes to Kupp are about the only thing that's worked for the Rams offense this season, with the star receiver averaging 10.9 targets and 90.2 receiving yards per game. Jefferson didn't catch any passes his first two weeks back in the lineup after missing six games while recovering from minor knee surgery, but he then caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in the Week 10 loss to Arizona. He'll now have an opportunity to see more snaps alongside Allen Robinson and Ben Skowronek. Jefferson played only 17 snaps (28 percent) last week, which actually was a decrease from the previous two games (53 percent in Week 8, 35 percent in Week 9). If Jefferson struggles this Sunday at New Orleans, the Rams could also give Lance McCutcheon, Brandon Powell or Tutu Atwell a bigger look.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Week 11 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Ace your start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Elijah Mitchell, Van Jefferson, & more with RotoBaller's "Who to Start?" tool Passing attacks are decimated by this week's four-team bye. RotoBaller’s “Who to Start?” lineup advice tool can help pick up the pieces and...
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Week 11 Fantasy Football Lineup Advice: Ace your start 'em, sit 'em decisions on Elijah Mitchell, Van Jefferson, & more with RotoBaller's "Who to Start?" tool Passing attacks are decimated by this week's four-team bye. RotoBaller’s “Who to Start?” lineup advice tool can help pick up the pieces and...
NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 11: Deshaun Watson, Van Jefferson among top free agent pickups Deshaun Watson is set to return soon, and Van Jefferson is about to see his role expand. Both will be among the top Week 11 fantasy waiver w...
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Last-place Rams still lacking solution to offensive problems
Nine games and exactly nine months after winning the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Rams found themselves in a new position in their home arena SundayNOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Touchdown catch vs. Cardinals brings back some confidence for Van Jefferson After enduring a tough rehab following knee surgery during training camp, Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson regained some confidence with his...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Van Jefferson on takeaways from Rams offense's performance in Week 10, touchdown catch vs. Cardinals Rams WR Van Jefferson talks about what he took away from the offense's performance in Week 10 against the Cardinals and why his late touchdo...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
Hauls in TD in loss Jefferson caught all three of his targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact After being held without a catch in his first two games of the season after recovering from knee surgery and coming off injured reserve, Jefferson finally made an impact. All three of his receptions came late in the fourth quarter after Cooper Kupp (ankle) had exited the game. If Kupp is forced to miss a Week 11 clash with the Saints, Jefferson could find himself with a significant role in the offense whether Matthew Stafford (concussion) or John Wolford is under center.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rams vs. Cardinals postgame locker room interviews: Bobby Wagner, Van Jefferson, Tyler Higbee & more Watch postgame locker room interviews from Los Angeles Rams players: wide receiver Van Jefferson (0:01), linebacker Ernest Jones (1:56), tig...
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
