The Minnesota Vikings (3-4) will visit the Detroit Lions (5-2) in Week 9. 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 Jefferson Playing in Week 9?
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 9?
Justin Jefferson has 10+ targets and a 35-yard grab in six straight games, and the NFL has no idea how to contain him.
“The NFL” includes the Vikings and their offensive struggles at times this season. The quarterback play has been below average, to say the least, and the running game spotty at best, but no matter the surrounding environment, Jefferson seems to always get his.
That’s what puts him in the overall WR1 discussion for me. I don’t think his ceiling is the same as some of the alpha pass catchers out there, not as this roster currently stands anyway, but the ability to overcome the situation and seemingly never let fantasy managers down is a skill reserved for the elite of the elite.
For his career, Jefferson is 37.5% more likely to give you 25+ PPR points than leave you with less than 10. That rate would be amazing if it were a stat for a star receiver split off only in games with a Hall of Fame QB.
That’s not the case. That’s for his entire career. A career that hasn’t exactly been filled with Hall of Fame-level targets.
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 9
Jefferson is projected to score 17.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jefferson to have 6 receptions for 86 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 9 Weather Impact: Vikings at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.