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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get projected stats and fantasy points for Justin Jefferson in Week 1, 2026.
Justin Jefferson's projected stats indicate an impressive fantasy football score on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET when his Minnesota Vikings face the Green Bay Packers.
According to Dimers' NFL player projections, Jefferson ranks as one of the leading wide receiver choices for Week 1.
Justin Jefferson Week 1 fantasy football projection
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Based on advanced data, Jefferson is projected for 16.8 fantasy points in PPR this week, and 14.0 in half-PPR, making him one of the premier wide receiver starts.
Justin Jefferson projected stats for Week 1
Here’s how our model breaks down Jefferson's expected numbers against the Packers:
- Receptions: 5.7
- Receiving yards: 76.7
- Rushing yards: 0.6
- Anytime TD probability: 34.9%
- First TD probability: 8.4%
Conclusion
Justin Jefferson's Week 1 fantasy football projections point to a strong outlook, with the Minnesota Vikings WR projected for 77 receiving yards against the Packers, giving him solid value for fantasy managers in both PPR and Half-PPR formats.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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