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He also questioned Justin Jefferson's usage: 'Why is Jefferson only getting about six [targets]? Why are we not giving him the ball a lot more?' Jefferson underutilized: Only 40 targets through seven games while Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Puka Nacua, CeeDee Lamb, and Ja'Marr Chase each receive 10-12 per game.
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Jefferson has only 40 targets in 7 games vs. 10-12 per game for peer receivers.

Jefferson is significantly underutilized through seven games with only 40 total targets (approximately 5.7 per game), while elite receivers at comparable positions—Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Puka Nacua, CeeDee Lamb, and Ja'Marr Chase—each receive 10-12 targets per game. Forness directly questioned this disparity: 'Why is Jefferson only getting about six [targets]? Why are we not giving him the ball a lot more?' This represents a major fantasy concern, as Jefferson's target share is roughly half that of peer receivers, suggesting either scheme limitations or underutilization of elite talent.

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