The Minnesota Vikings (3-3) will visit the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Justin Jefferson in Week 8?
If Cooper DeJean doesn’t get his hand in the mix at the last possible second to disrupt a Justin Jefferson touchdown, we are viewing last week as a win.
Instead, the elite wideout finished with a 50% catch rate and looked less connected with Carson Wentz than Jordan Addison.
I’m not the least bit worried and I can’t imagine you are either.
Jefferson has been QB and matchup proof for the majority of his career and by earning double-digit targets in back-to-back-to-back games, that’s still very much the way to approach #18.
His slot usage is tracking for a career low while his deep target rate a career high, a profile that I’d fear for most receivers, but not Jefferson. We know that Kevin O’Connell has a scheme that centers around him and that his ball/route skills are nothing short of elite.
Los Angeles has seen a featured WR clear 20 PPR points in three of their past five games, and the two exceptions were teams that struggle to put any WR fantasy points on the board (Giants and Dolphins).
Jefferson is in the WR1 overall conversation this week, for the remainder of this season, and in dynasty formats.
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 8
Jefferson is projected to score 19.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jefferson to have 7 receptions for 99 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Jefferson could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Vikings at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 68 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
