Justin Jefferson Fantasy Projections: Week 7 vs. the Lions

Published 12:49 pm Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Wideout Justin Jefferson has a matchup against the 27th-ranked pass defense in the NFL (246.2 yards conceded per game) in Week 7, when his Minnesota Vikings play the Detroit Lions, Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

Should Jefferson be someone that you plug into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game versus the Lions? Before making that decision, here’s a glimpse at the numbers and trends you need to know.

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Justin Jefferson Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 13.4
  • Game Day & Time: October 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: FOX
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Justin Jefferson Fantasy Points by Week

Week Opponent Fantasy Points (PPR) Targets Receptions Yards TDs
Week 1 @Giants 15.9 6 4 59 1
Week 2 @49ers 23.3 7 4 133 1
Week 3 @Texans 20.1 8 6 81 1
Week 4 @Packers 20.5 8 6 85 1
Week 5 @Jets 15.2 14 6 92 0

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Justin Jefferson Fantasy Stats

  • Jefferson is among the top fantasy options at his position, with 69 fantasy points (13.8 per game), fifth at his position and 44th in the NFL.
  • Looking at his past three games, Jefferson has 18 receptions on 30 targets, for 258 yards, and a total of 37.8 fantasy points (12.6 per game).
  • In his best game of the season — Week 2 versus the San Francisco 49ers — Justin Jefferson finished with 19.3 fantasy points. His stat line: four catches, 133 yards and one touchdown.
  • Jefferson picked up 9.2 fantasy points — six catches, 92 yards, on 14 targets — in Week 5 against the New York Jets, which was his worst game of the season.

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