The Minnesota Vikings will visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15. 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 15?
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 15?
“Obviously it’s a difficult season. It’s probably one of the most difficult seasons.”
That was what Jefferson had to say before Week 14, his fifth straight game without a score and ninth straight with a sub-67% catch rate. He doesn’t have a 20+ yard catch in three consecutive games (63 total yards over that stretch) and while the 31-0 win had to feel good at some level, WRs are as stat driven as any position in the NFL and I couldn’t help but notice that Jefferson has been held under 0.50 yards per route four times in his career so far:
- Week 13 (at SEA): 0.12
- Week 3, 2022: 0.33
- Week 17, 2022: 0.45
- Sunday (vs. WAS): 0.46
JJ McCarthy posting his best QBi grade of the season last week is at least a marginal step in the right direction, but he did it via tight end scores and check-downs.
Jefferson, one of the game’s purest route runners, has gone consecutive games without a catch on a ball thrown past the sticks. That’s tough to fathom and has him sitting outside of my top 20 this week, though I will admit that seeing McCarthy at least have some success gave me a touch more confidence that I had entering Week 14.
I’ve got him ranked in the same area (WR3/flex tier) as Michael Pittman, with a QB change and Rome Odunze at less than full strength and struggling.
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 15
Jefferson is projected to score 12.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jefferson to have four receptions for 64 yards and 0.3 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 15 Weather Impact: Vikings at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 15 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
