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Even as Justin Jefferson finished outside the top-35 wide receivers in points per game last season, he still owned a 30.1% target share of the Vikings offense... J.J. McCarthy ranked 37th in EPA per play and 36th in success rate.
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Jefferson's 30.1% target share is elite, but Vikings QB situation limits WR1 upside.

Jefferson finished outside the top-35 WRs in points per game last season but still owned a 30.1% target share of the Vikings offense. The source confirms dominant target share and elite skill (future Hall of Famer), but the efficient QB/offense pillar is marked 'Maybe it's fine.' J.J. McCarthy ranked 37th in EPA per play and 36th in success rate among 40 QBs with 200+ snaps; Carson Wentz ranked 19th in success rate and 25th in EPA. Jefferson averaged 6.8 catches and 95.4 yards in five Wentz starts vs. 4.2 catches and 47.6 yards in other contests. Kyler Murray (22nd in EPA) is not a perfect solution. However, the Vikings offense should be average to slightly above-average in 2026, which is good enough for Jefferson.

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