The Minnesota Vikings will host the Washington Commanders in Week 14. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Justin Jefferson.
Is Justin Jefferson Playing in Week 14?
Jefferson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jefferson in Week 14?
It’s a good thing that Jefferson doesn’t get paid by the catch, the yard, or the fantasy point. If that were the case, there would be accounts on social media tracking his decline in the number of chains he wears during the games.
At this point, I don’t know what there is to say. We’ve seen him produce fantasy numbers with some QB uncertainty in the past, and that means that the current situation in Minnesota is as bad, if not worse, than the raw stats suggest.
On Sunday, Jefferson had catches of eight and negative-four yards. Over the course of the entire game. In a spot where the Vikes had nearly twice as many pass attempts as rush attempts due to the score of the game.
Yes, Max Brosmer had as many interceptions as Jefferson had receiving yards, which seems implausible.
That’s now five straight games under 65 receiving yards, six straight without a 30-yard catch, and an 11-game run where he has, checks notes, one touchdown reception. Entering this season, I would have thought it impossible for Jefferson to go through a stretch like this, but here we are.
The semi-good news is that if you’re still alive in your fantasy league and roster Jefferson, you probably have a hell of a team that is getting production from just about everywhere else.
I’d love to give you some sort of statistical silver lining for this situation, but there’s literally nothing outside of his raw talent to cling to. The Commanders don’t generate much pressure, so maybe there’s a world where Kevin O’Connell simplifies the offense and encourages his QB to get the ball into the hands of his playmakers on timing routes, understanding that, without pressure, there should be some semblance of rhythm.
Maybe.
Hopefully.
Terry McLaurin will be in this game just one week removed from a month-long injury and facing a stiffer defense. I didn’t hesitate to rank him above Jefferson. He’s ranked next to Christian Watson and Khalil Shakir this week, and of that trio, I’m not at all sold that he holds the highest ceiling or the highest floor.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jefferson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 14
Jefferson is projected to score 15.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jefferson to have five receptions for 75 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Jefferson could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 14 Weather Impact: Commanders at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 14 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
