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Michael Penix Jr. has become quite the topic for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, set to take place on April 25, starting with the first round. Last year’s Heisman Trophy runner-up has been slotted to be drafted anywhere within the first five to 10 picks or to not be selected in the first round at […]

It’s true that the NFL never truly has an offseason now. That was never more evident than when news broke today that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was being traded to the Houston Texans. Stefon Diggs, who will now be playing for his third team in his 10th year in the league, ended his […]

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over a month away, which means that your fantasy football drafts are coming up after that too. While many leagues won’t be drafted until the summer, our way-too-early 2024 wide receiver rankings can help get you reinvested in fantasy football. The following ten options are all familiar names, with […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be going through major changes on offense after Kirk Cousins’ departure for the Atlanta Falcons. However, the Vikings are still planning on having their top playmaker in Justin Jefferson. Despite Cousins leaving, Minnesota has no interest in trading away Jefferson, via Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Vikings general […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson could get a massive contract extension this offseason which would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, but a paternity lawsuit filed by his ex, Andrea Galea, could take a big chunk of that deal. “NFL star Justin Jefferson is facing a paternity lawsuit in New Jersey, where […]

There are a lot of Justin Jefferson trade rumors swirling around the Minnesota Vikings as the team and superstar wide receiver try to hammer out a long-term contract extension this offseason. That said, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah says a trade isn’t happening. “Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said ‘a lot of the stuff’ he has heard about the […]

Despite being limited to only 10 games during the 2023 NFL season, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson still surpassed the 1,000 yard mark for the fourth consecutive season. In just sixty career NFL games, Jefferson has already accumulated 5,899 receiving yards and 30 touchdowns. His 98.3 yards per game are most in NFL history, besting Calvin […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a very important offseason ahead of them. Kirk Cousins is hitting free agency, Justin Jefferson needs a contract extension and the NFC North is becoming a much tougher division. They’re going to nail the moves they make this spring as they try to build a contender. According to Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero […]

Since entering the NFL in 2020, Justin Jefferson has been the definition of a big money receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. Now, he wants his contract to reflect that. When asked about his contract, Jefferson didn’t hold back. “I wanna break the bank and I wanna be a part of an organization that wants me […]

The Arizona Cardinals had an unequivocally disappointing 2023 NFL campaign. They closed with a 4-13 record and missed the playoffs. Not surprisingly, the franchise now eyes significant improvements in the upcoming 2024 offseason. Identifying key acquisitions could be pivotal for their roster enhancement. Cardinals’ 2023 Season Struggles plagued the Cardinals throughout the 2023 season. After […]

The Detroit Lions are this year’s feel-good story, amped up by about ten times. Detroit, forever known as one of the most miserable franchises in the NFL, is in the midst of a playoff berth that’s almost never been seen in franchise history. Most fans outside of the city feel good about the team. However, […]

The Minnesota Vikings face a ton of question marks this offseason. The future of both Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson remains up in the air. On Wednesday, Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah gave a big update on the status of the Vikings star wide receiver (h/t Alec Lewis of The Athletic). ‘Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah […]

The Minnesota Vikings need a few things to go their way in Week 18 to make the playoffs. But it all starts with the Vikings taking down the NFC North champions Detroit Lions. Minnesota’s goal didn’t start out as planned, as the Vikings struggled to get anything going on offense. Justin Jefferson was clearly upset […]

While most of fantasy football leagues concluded their seasons last week, a resilient few are still navigating through the homestretch of the regular season. For those steadfastly competing, our Week 18 fantasy football Wide Receiver rankings are here to enhance your strategic approach. We’ll identify reliable ball carriers with the potential to secure a victory […]

Justin Jefferson is known for having entertaining touchdown celebrations, as he’s made the griddy famous. However, his antics during the Minnesota Vikings’ last game gave him a hefty fine of $13,659. The star wide receiver was fined for using a gun-like signal after scoring a touchdown over the Detroit Lions, according to Tom Pelissero. The […]

Ever since Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending Achilles injury back in October, the Minnesota Vikings’ offense has been going through tough times. With the team’s backup quarterbacks struggling, head coach Kevin O’Connell continues to look for answers as the Vikings now hold a record of below .500 and are struggling to clinch a playoff spot. […]

In the realm of fantasy football, wide receiver is often hailed as the deepest position. Despite the challenges posed by injuries and unfavorable matchups affecting key wideouts, fantasy football managers may find themselves delving into the depths of their roster for WR3 or flex options. Fortunately, our Week 17 fantasy WR PPR rankings aim to […]

The Minnesota Vikings are going to try to resuscitate their season in their Week 17 game against the Green Bay Packers, and they are going to do it with yet another new quarterback. The Vikings have had a revolving door at the position ever since Kirk Cousins went down with a torn Achilles in Week […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been getting by without QB1 Kirk Cousins for most of the season after he went down with an Achilles tear in Week 8. Since then, they’ve gone through several signal-callers, including Josh Dobbs, Jaren Hall, and most recently, Nick Mullens. With Cousins set to miss the rest of the campaign, the […]

Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson was one of the pioneers of bringing the griddy to the NFL. Before the Vikings took on the Lions in Week 16, Jefferson gave some savage griddy advice to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter infamously tore his meniscus when trying to hit the griddy. Speaking with Jefferson, the ESPN analyst […]

The Minnesota Vikings take on the Detroit Lions in Week 16 in a game that could clinch the NFC North for the Lions and make or break the Vikings’ playoff chances. Ahead of this crucial matchup, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gave an update about superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson that should have the Lions […]

The schedule maker must have known what he was doing this season, as the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions will play each other twice in the next 3 weeks. These division rivals have not seen each other yet this season, but they will get to know each other very well in Week 16 and Week […]

One of the biggest points of conversation that has emerged this NFL season is the amounts of injuries caused by playing on artificial turf. The conversation has brought more players calling for the NFL and owners to switch from turf fields to grass ones, which helps prevent more injuries, particularly lower body ones. Many NFL […]

With Week 15 marking the onset of the fantasy football playoffs for most leagues, we find ourselves in the crucial final stretch of the fantasy season. Our Week 15 fantasy WR PPR rankings are designed to support your championship ambitions by dissecting the standout performers, potential sleepers, and players to be wary of. While the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a crucial game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, and that means that arguably the best two wide receivers in the NFL and former LSU teammates Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson are going head-to-head. Naturally, that leads to the wide receivers getting a lot of questions about whether […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said to the media and reporters Wednesday that he will play this Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was also reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN about the news of Jefferson suiting up. Vikings’ WR Justin Jefferson told reporters that he will play Saturday in Cincinnati. — Adam Schefter […]

Injuries sustained in Week 14, regardless of severity, will hit differently among fans. Every game is crucial in what is largely a crowded NFL, meaning that the absence of a key player can significantly impact a team’s postseason outlook. This past Sunday’s list of afflictions, which is unfortunately headlined by Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert and […]

The latest Justin Jefferson injury update after the superstar wide receiver left the Minnesota Vikings’ ugly 3-0 Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders (and went to the hospital) with a scary-sounding chest injury, is that Jefferson is day-to-day and could play in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell says […]

Justin Jefferson’s Week 14 return didn’t go the way he or the Minnesota Vikings likely hoped. The Vikings’ star wide receiver took the field for the first time in two months on Sunday after missing seven games with a hamstring injury, an exciting prospect for a Minnesota team in the thick of the NFC playoff […]

The Minnesota Vikings were finally able to see Justin Jefferson make his injury return against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. However, that return was short-lived as Jefferson was forced out of the game. The Vikings star wide receiver took a huge hit to the midsection after catching a pass. Jefferson was removed from […]

The Minnesota Vikings have missed superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson for the last seven games as he recovered from a hamstring injury. As the Vikings return from their bye, though, to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14, Jefferson is officially coming back. “Vikings All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson is officially off the injury […]

The Minnesota Vikings went out and traded for Joshua Dobbs in late October after Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury and he’s been impressive, except for Week 13. He’s also got the opportunity to get better moving forward with star wideout Justin Jefferson returning from the IR on Sunday against the Las Vegas […]

Justin Jefferson is expected to return in Week 14. The Minnesota Vikings star receiver received a pivotal update Wednesday, via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. “For the first time since his hamstring injury in Week 5, #Vikings All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson was a full participant in practice today. He’s set to return Sunday at Las […]

As we enter Week 14 of the 2023 Fantasy Football regular season, the importance of this juncture cannot be overstated. Whether you’re strategically managing the clock for a chance at a first-round bye, clawing your way back for a last-minute comeback and playoff spot, or looking to spoil a rival’s season, the stakes are at […]

One of the biggest stories in the 2023 NFL season for the Los Angeles Rams is the emergence of wide receiver Puka Nacua as a legitimate weapon downfield. Nacua showed off once again in Week 13, as he led Los Angeles with 105 receiving yards and a touchdown on four receptions and seven targets in […]

The Minnesota Vikings are 6-6 heading into the final half of the season and are looking up at a struggling Detroit Lions team. With their loss to the Bears on Monday Night Football, the Vikings’ ship has sprung a leak of its own recently. The top Vikings most to blame for yesterday’s disastrous lost were […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Chicago Bears in an ugly Monday Night Football contest. But, the good news is that star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is returning. Jefferson is officially being activated from injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. ‘The #Vikings are activating WR Justin Jefferson from Injured Reserve today, and he’ll […]

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears in an ugly 12-10 game in Week 12 on Monday Night Football to drop to 6-6 on the season. It was the first time in the NFL’s Super Bowl era a team won with no touchdowns and over 75 penalty yards, which is an embarrassing statistic. After […]

Justin Jefferson is still trending in the wrong direction with regard to his availability for Week 12’s showdown between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears. Jefferson is listed as questionable for Monday night’s game at home, but the general expectation is that he will miss the rematch against Chicago, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter (h/t […]