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ESPN NFL fantasy football takes on Justin Jefferson
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All ESPN NFL insights about Justin Jefferson
NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Receiver Justin Jefferson has chosen his words carefully throughout the quarterback competition process, repeatedly stating that it 'doesn't matter' which quarterback Kevin O'Connell ultimately selects. Jefferson emphasized that the competition is about who comes to practice and performs better, noting it is still early in training camp for anyone to understand who the No. 1 guy will be. He committed to pouring into both quarterbacks and ensuring that whoever is selected, the team is not starting over or starting fresh.NegativeMatchupAug 4, 2026
Wide receiver Jefferson was targeted by Kyler Murray on a glance RPO, a familiar route, but the timing wasn't perfect over the middle of the field and a driving safety broke up the pass.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Wide receiver selected at pick 1.14 in knockout league mock draft with bye week 6.NegativeValueAug 4, 2026
Justin Jefferson drafted as WR1 in knockout league mock; first wide receiver selection in knockout format.PositiveUsageAug 1, 2026
Jefferson has been targeted on deep passes during camp drills; Kyler Murray threw a deep corner to him on Thursday, and J.J. McCarthy attempted an 11-on-11 pass over the middle to Jefferson (a big emphasis for McCarthy), though McCarthy was late with that throw and safety Jay Ward tipped it away.NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Jefferson has been targeted by both quarterbacks in the Vikings' QB competition, receiving a deep pass from Kyler Murray down the left sideline in 7-on-7 drills and an 11-on-11 pass over the middle from J.J. McCarthy (though McCarthy was late with that throw). Jefferson said he has seen 'Improvement' from the quarterbacks this week.