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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 […]

The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for a Monday Night Football matchup against their division rival Chicago Bears — and may once again be without one of their key weapons for the matchup. Despite voicing optimism Thursday that he might play in the game, Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was officially listed as questionable on […]

Due to the sheer accessibility of social media, fans can now interact more easily than ever with professional athletes. This, however, has not necessarily been a good thing. In particular, Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who has missed the past six games due to a hamstring strain, has been the subject of plenty […]

The Minnesota Vikings have shown much improvement despite losing their last game to the Denver Broncos. Justin Jefferson has been out with an injury for several weeks, but there is hope he’ll return soon. With that said, the star hinted that he may return for the next game against the Chicago Bears on Monday, according […]

The Minnesota Vikings will be taking on the Chicago Bears in what should be a fun Week 12 matchup. However, Justin Jefferson’s injury status isn’t boding well for the team. It’s not doing him any favors with fantasy football managers after sounding off on them recently. Jefferson is leaning towards not playing against the Bears […]

Justin Jefferson does not care about your fantasy football team. Sorry fantasy football managers, but that’s just the fact. Jefferson, a superstar wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings who has dealt with injury trouble in 2023, sent a message to managers complaining about his injury absence on X (formerly Twitter). “My health is wayyyy more […]

Minnesota Vikings fans are going to have to wait a bit longer to see star wide receiver Justin Jefferson return to action. Despite logging limited practices in the last week-plus, he will remain on the Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The unfortunate news means that quarterback Joshua Dobbs and […]

The Minnesota Vikings have somehow been one of the hottest teams in the NFL after Justin Jefferson fell to injury. They’re in the heat of the playoff race without him, but of course, the franchise would love to have its superstar wide receiver back in the lineup. He could be on his way to returning […]

Apparently, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was too young to know about Scott Stapp and Creed. Thanks mainly to quarterback Kirk Cousins, Creed has been dominating the music scene inside the Vikings locker room lately. Justin Jefferson had a hilarious reaction on what first comes to mind about Creed, per the Star Tribune’s Ben […]

The wide receiver position is arguably the deepest position group in the NFL. Therefore, it is hard to make a ranking of the top NFL receivers without someone getting snubbed or ranked too low. Never before has there been so much depth and top-tier talent at the position. Of course, by nature, the wide receiver […]

Fantasy football managers have faced a challenging season, dealing with numerous injuries and star players consistently falling short of expectations. As we approach the fantasy football playoffs, the importance of knowing which players to rely on in your lineups becomes even more crucial. The potential return of Justin Jefferson injects a sense of optimism for […]

The Minnesota Vikings… have hope? Many expected the team to fall apart after Kirk Cousins’ season-ending Achilles injury. It was supposed to be time for them to regroup and plan ahead for next season. However, Josh Dobbs’ impressive debut and the state of the NFC right now has Minnesota thinking of a potential playoff push. […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has not seen action since Week 5’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at home due to a hamstring injury. However, it appears that he is nearing a return. It’s just unlikely to happen in Week 10 when the Vikings take on the New Orleans Saints. And it’s also […]

The Minnesota Vikings will need to get by once again without superstar WR Justin Jefferson in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints. Jefferson, who has been on the IR, returned to practice this week and was listed as questionable but the team plans to ease him back into things, as reported by Tom Pelissero. […]

Justin Jefferson is off the Injured Reserve list and is back practicing with the Minnesota Vikings. While he has been a full participant, head coach Kevin O’Connell has not said when the All-Pro receivers will be back in the lineup for the team. https://t.co/q3lVpQ5Fz9 pic.twitter.com/u9MguxsoaF — Jamey Eisenberg (@JameyEisenberg) November 10, 2023 IM ON MY […]

After pulling out a miraculous win, led by new Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs, the team got even more surprising good news heading into their Week 10 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The latest Justin Jefferson injury update is that the All-Pro wide receiver is questionable — not out or doubtful — for Sunday. “The #Vikings […]