Justin Jefferson Fantasy Projections: Week 18 vs. the Lions
Published 8:44 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson will match up with the 31st-ranked pass defense of the Detroit Lions (250.4 yards conceded per game) in Week 18, at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday.
Is Jefferson worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep scrolling as we analyze his upcoming matchup versus the Lions.
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Justin Jefferson Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
- Projected Fantasy Points: 14.1
- Game Day & Time: January 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBC
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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 |
| Week 7 | @Lions | 21.4 | 8 | 7 | 81 | 1 |
| Week 8 | @Rams | 19.5 | 9 | 8 | 115 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Colts | 21.6 | 9 | 7 | 137 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Jaguars | 9.8 | 9 | 5 | 48 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Titans | 14.1 | 8 | 6 | 81 | 0 |
| Week 12 | @Bears | 4.7 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Cardinals | 16.9 | 9 | 7 | 99 | 0 |
| Week 14 | @Falcons | 32.2 | 7 | 7 | 132 | 2 |
| Week 15 | @Bears | 20.3 | 14 | 7 | 73 | 1 |
| Week 16 | @Seahawks | 36.4 | 13 | 10 | 144 | 2 |
| Week 17 | @Packers | 17.2 | 11 | 8 | 92 | 0 |
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Justin Jefferson Fantasy Stats
- With 209.1 fantasy points (13.1 per game), Jefferson is among the best in the league at his position (second) and 28th overall in the NFL.
- During his past three games, Jefferson has averaged 16.3 fantasy points (48.9 total). He has 309 receiving yards on 25 catches (38 targets) and three touchdowns.
- In his past five games, Jefferson has averaged 16.8 fantasy points (84 total). He has 540 receiving yards on 39 catches (54 targets) and five touchdowns.
- Justin Jefferson accumulated 26.4 fantasy points — 10 catches, 144 yards and two touchdowns — in Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks, his best game of the season.
- Jefferson accumulated 2.7 fantasy points — two catches, 27 yards, on five targets — in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, which was his worst game of the season.
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