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Justin 
Jefferson

WR
#18
|
MIN Vikings
6'1"
195lbs
27y/o
Justin Jefferson headshot
Overall Grade '26
83.8
7th/74 - WRs
Receiving Yards '26
147
13th/74 - WRs
Touchdowns '26
2
6th/74 - WRs
WK 2 MATCHUP
GREAT
@ CHI 9/20, 5:00 PM
Justin Jefferson headshot
Justin
Jefferson
WR
#18
|
MIN Vikings
BIO
MATCHUP
PAST PERFORMANCE
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/21/2026
Justin Jefferson is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings who earned a 83.8 overall PFF grade in the 2026 season, 7th among 74 qualified wide receivers. His PFF receiving grade of 83.3 ranked 8th among 74 qualified wide receivers.
He hauled in 11 receptions on 15 targets for 147 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. Jefferson averaged 13.4 yards per reception on the season.
He generated 39 yards after the catch, demonstrating his ability to create with the ball in his hands. He was charged with 1 drops on the year. His average depth of target was 12.5 yards, reflecting his role in the passing attack.

Career

Teams
Year
Minnesota Vikings
2020 - Present
LSU Tigers
2017 - 2019

Honors

Honor
Year
PFF101
2020, 2021, 2022
Pro Bowl selection
2020, 2021, 2022
AP first-team All-Pro
2022
OPOY
2022
PFF first-team All-Pro
2022
RecYL
2022
AP second-team All-Pro
2020, 2021
PFF second-team All-Pro
2020, 2021
PFF Offensive ROTY
2020
PFF Rookie of the Year
2020

Week Matchup

player-headshot
J. Jefferson
4
th
/97
Rec
VS
GREAT
vs defense
proj snaps
VS
J. Johnson
72
nd
/85
Cov
11.8
VS
T. Stevenson
76
th
/85
Cov
11.8
VS
M. Muhammad
22
nd
/85
Cov
9.6

Past Performance

Touchdowns
AVG L5
0.4
TDS
vs Last 5
vs Similar Coverage
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 TDS
@NYG
WK 16
0 TDS
DET
WK 17
0 TDS
GB
WK 18
2 TDS
GB
WK 1
0 TDS
@CHI
WK 2
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PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
83.8
AVG
7th/74 WRs
RECEIVING GRADE
83.3
AVG
8th/74 WRs
RUSHING GRADE
N/S
AVG
Not Enough Snaps

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
TARGETS
15
13th/74 WRs
RECEPTIONS
11
10th/74 WRs
RECEIVING YDS
147
13th/74 WRs
RECEIVING TDS
2
6th/74 WRs

Receiving

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Rank
35
th
Pass Snaps
59
13
th
Targets
15
36
th
Routes Run
54
10
th
Receptions
11
13
th
Receiving Yards
147
6
th
Receiving Touchdowns
2
40
th
Drops
1
26
th
Yards Per Reception
13.4
36
th
Yards After Catch per Reception
3.5
8
th
Passer Rating When Targeted
143.6
32
nd
Average Depth of Target
12.5

Rushing

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Rank
-
Run Snaps
0
-
Carries
0
-
Rushing Yards
0
-
Rushing Touchdowns
0
-
Yards per Attempt
0
-
Forced Missed Tackles
0
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