NFL: The Insiders on Justin Jefferson

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Two of his three passing touchdowns going to Justin Jefferson, who had just two all season a year ago.

Mentioned at 5:30 – 5:36

STACKED’s take

Positive signalUsage

Jefferson caught two TDs from Wentz in relief, matching his 2023 total

Justin Jefferson caught two of Carson Wentz's three passing touchdowns in relief duty, a notable development considering he only had two touchdowns all of last season.

Justin JeffersonWR · MINPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight

Justin JeffersonNeutralMatchup

Jefferson faces split-safety coverage on 41.3% of snaps to limit his impact.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Justin JeffersonNegativeProjection

Jefferson receiving yards prop failed; Vikings offense struggling.

Daily Norseman

Justin JeffersonPositiveProjection

Jefferson's poor season overstated; 15 PPG in games played; Detroit matchup forces throws.

Flock Fantasy

Justin JeffersonNeutralProjection

WR7 vs. Lions; 18 PPR threshold for rest-of-season re-eval

Mattek Fantasy Football

Justin JeffersonPositiveMatchup

A-tier vs Lions' league-high 22 passing PPG; concerns about Murray's accuracy.

Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden

Justin JeffersonNegativeMatchup

Jefferson's recent production vs. Lions down to 53 YPG despite career 107 YPG average.

Daily Norseman

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