Jermar Jefferson

Detroit Lions
Running Back #28

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Personal

Age	24
Birthdate	April 15, 2000
Height	5'10"
Weight	215 lb

Draft

College	Oregon State
Year	2021
Pick	Round: 7, Overall: 257
Team	DET

Fantasy Value

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Jermar Jefferson: Jermar Jefferson Sees Work In The Red Zone

Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson was given just three attempts during their victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday evening. However, all three attempts were within the San Francisco ten-yard line. With David Montgomery (knee) sidelined, Jahmyr Gibbs has been deployed as the workhorse option in this backfield, but with the Lions having little to play for regarding their position in the standings, they opted to give Gibbs occasional rest on Monday evening. While Gibbs still finished the game with 18 attempts and four targets, he would have likely been given this goal line work in a must-win situation. Instead, Jefferson was given some high-value touches but could not punch in any of them as he finished with just nine total yards. In addition, Jefferson saw four fewer carries than the presumed No.2 option, Craig Reynolds. Fantasy managers should expect Gibbs to take on a three-down role during Week 18 and throughout the entire postseason, leaving just a handful of attempts for Jefferson and Reynolds.

Dec. 31, 2024 9:23 AM EST