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WRMinnesota Vikings#15 at Wide ReceiverUpdated October 25, 2026

Justin Jefferson

Wide Receiver · 2026 season stats, schedule and bye week. The start or sit verdict is in the DraftCall app.

PPG

13.6

Games

4

Bye

W6

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Age

27

Experience

6 yrs

Size

6'1" · 192 lb

College

LSU

2026 Season Stats

PPG

13.6

Games

4

Rec

19

Rec Yds

258

Rec TDs

3

Targets

24

Bye

Week 6

Justin Jefferson 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Justin Jefferson is the Minnesota Vikings number 18 wide receiver, a seasoned 6-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a streaming-viable fantasy option at his position. He averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 4 appearances, which ranks him 15th among wide receivers in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Justin Jefferson finished 2026 with 19 receptions for 258 yards and 3 touchdowns. He drew 24 targets, a workload that anchors his weekly floor without quite hitting alpha status.

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Upcoming Schedule

Week 7HOME
vs Indianapolis Colts

Oct 25 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 8AWAY
@ Detroit Lions

Nov 1 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 9HOME
vs Buffalo Bills

Nov 9 · 8:15 PM ET (20:15)

Week 10AWAY
@ Green Bay Packers

Nov 15 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Justin Jefferson Head to Head Matchups

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Justin Jefferson Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Justin Jefferson score in 2026?▾

Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game in the 2026 NFL regular season across 4 appearances, which ranks him 15th among wide receivers on our 2026 draft board.

What is Justin Jefferson's 2026 fantasy outlook?▾

Justin Jefferson averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, which is the baseline for 2026. Weekly start or sit decisions also depend on matchup quality, injury status, and game script. For that call, compare him with any other player in the free DraftCall app.

What is Justin Jefferson's bye week?▾

Justin Jefferson has his bye in Week 6 as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Plan roster depth at wide receiver for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Justin Jefferson playing this week?▾

Check close to kickoff. Injury designations change through the week, and each team's inactives are announced about 90 minutes before its game. The free DraftCall app refreshes designations every ten minutes, so Justin Jefferson's status there is current when you set your lineup.

What jersey number does Justin Jefferson wear?▾

Justin Jefferson wears number 18 for the Minnesota Vikings.

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