Justin Jefferson

Minnesota Vikings
Wide Receiver #18

Personal

Age	27
Birthdate	June 16, 1999
Height	6'1"
Weight	195 lb

Draft

College	LSU
Year	2020
Pick	Round: 1, Overall: 22
Team	MIN

Fantasy Value

Player News

Justin Jefferson: Justin Jefferson "Plans to Play" in Week 5

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle) "plans to play" and "wants to play" this Sunday in a Week 5 matchup on the road at the New Orleans Saints. Jefferson was held out of last week's win over the Miami Dolphins. He was limited in practice this week and is pushing to play as he returns to his hometown of New Orleans. Fellow wideout Jordan Addison (hamstring) is also questionable, so quarterback Kyler Murray could be down two of his top wideouts on the road in a tough environment. Fowler thinks both Jefferson and Addison could be game-time decisions on Sunday morning. It appears that Jefferson is trending in the right direction this weekend, but fantasy managers are going to have to come back this weekend for an update on his status. If Jefferson is active, he is an absolute must-start in all traditional fantasy football leagues. The 27-year-old former LSU star would love nothing more than to return to his hometown and put on a show. In three games so far in 2026, Jefferson has caught just 13 passes for 179 yards and two touchdowns.

Oct. 9, 2026 4:45 PM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2020	MIN	16	88	125	70.4	1,400	7	15.9	1	2	2.0	0	0
2021	MIN	16	103	160	64.4	1,509	9	14.7	5	10	2.0	0	1
2022	MIN	16	124	179	69.3	1,771	8	14.3	4	24	6.0	1	0
2023	MIN	9	56	86	65.1	882	4	15.8	0	0	0	0	1
2024	MIN	16	100	145	69.0	1,479	10	14.8	1	3	3.0	0	0
2025	MIN	16	76	130	58.5	947	2	12.5	1	4	4.0	0	0
2026	MIN	1	8	9	88.9	92	2	11.5	0	0	0	0	0