Justin Jefferson
WR · Minnesota Vikings
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 2:03 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
17.9 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Sat, Oct 31, 2:25 AM ET
WR7 among 159 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Justin Jefferson has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at Detroit Lions. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 17.9 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 5.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 5, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
DET
Detroit Lions
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
5.3n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
4.0n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
51.7n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 5, 3 / 5.3 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 7.5 (2 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 5, 3 / 4.0 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 5.5 (2 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 5, 3 / 51.7 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 73.5 (2 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Justin Jefferson · WR
17.9
Justin Jefferson · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Oct 31, 2:25 AM ET
3.1
Jauan Jennings · PPR
Active roster. Sat, Oct 31, 2:25 AM ET
Justin Jefferson minus Jauan Jennings: +14.7 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Jones | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Brian O'Neill | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Christian Darrisaw | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Gavin Bartholomew | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Harrison Smith | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Jay Ward | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Joe Huber | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | Offense | WR | 1 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
10.8
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
14.4
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
14.0
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | IND | 8.4 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | NO | 18.8 | 0 | -11 | 79 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 2026 / 3 | TB | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | CHI | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | GB | 31.2 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | GB | 18.4 | 0 | 3 | 101 | 11 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 / 17 | DET | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 / 16 | NYG | 14.5 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 31, 5:15 AM ET
And just when you think you have the offense under control, Justin Jefferson can produce a big play anytime, anywhere.
The play on the field has been up and down for the majority of the 2026 season thus far, but it’s tough to pin the performance on players like wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, tight end T.J.
Published October 29, 2026 06:58 AM Justin Jefferson is catching fewer passes and picking up fewer yards on a per-game basis than at any other point in his career, but he’s not complaining about how the 2026 season has played out thus far.
Justin Jefferson on down year amid Vikes' 6-0 start: 'What we're doing is working' Oct 28, 7:22 PM ET