Who Should I Start? Justin Jefferson or Rashid Shaheed


Week 4 Projections

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Justin Jefferson News

Vikings Hopeful that Justin Jefferson Will Return in Week 5

Saturday, October 3, 5:25 AM

The Minnesota Vikings are "hopeful" that star wide receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle) will make his return in Week 5, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Jefferson suffered the injury in Week 3 and has been ruled out for the Vikings' Week 4 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. However, Fowler reports that Jefferson's injury is "not a long-term issue." Across three games this season, the 27-year-old has recorded 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns on 17 targets. When healthy, Jefferson profiles as one of the best wide receivers in football and the clear number one option in the Minnesota passing game. Without him, Vikings wideouts Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings should see larger workloads this week against Miami.


Week 4 Projections

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6.9 2.9 0.0 2.3 32.5 0.2

Rashid Shaheed News

Rashid Shaheed not a Viable Fantasy Option Right Now

Friday, October 2, 8:46 AM

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (hip) can likely be left on waivers in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Seattle's offense has yet to get Shaheed going, as he has now recorded just three targets in two of three games this season. Following a Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals, Shaheed seemed like he was trending towards a bigger role. However, Shaheed has recorded just six receptions on the season. For the first couple of weeks, Shaheed was a good wait-and-see prospect in fantasy. At this point, he is likely best left on waivers until Seattle's offense demonstrates that it will heavily use any wide receivers outside of Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Although the Chargers do not present a tough challenge as the No. 20 defense against opposing wide receivers in fantasy, Shaheed's lack of volume makes him difficult to trust until further notice.


Justin Jefferson vs. Rashid Shaheed

Still trying to decide between Jefferson and Shaheed? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Justin Jefferson is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Rashid Shaheed is projected to score 6.9 points.