Things to watch in Week 11 for Tennessee’s week 11 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings
The Titans are now 2-7 after a road loss to the Los Angeles Chargers (6-3). Last week, the Titans managed just 289 yards against a stiff Chargers defense despite earning 19 first downs and Will Levis not turning the ball over for the first full game in 2024. The run game was effective but seldom used, garnering only 21 carries and averaging 6.3 yards per carry. Levis, Pollard, Tyjae all went over 40 yards and averaged 4.5 yards per carry. On a less than positive note the offensive line surrendered 7 sacks, and that will be a focal point coming into this week vs a Vikings defense that has 30 sacks in 9 games. In the passing game, Levis was ale to keep the hot streak alive for Ridley, targeting him 9 times and connecting for 5 catches 84 yards and 2 TDs.
On defense, the Titans were not able to sack Justin Herbert on any of his 24 dropbacks, despite registering 9 pressures on the day and narrowly missing a strip sack fumble by Big Jeff (Jeffery Simmons) that was later ruled an incompletion. Herbert was able to complete 14 passes for 164 yards and 2 TDs in one of his lower volume performances on the season. The Chargers controlled the line of scrimmage by committing to the run in a Greg Roman special, running for 145 yards on 39 carries. No ball carrier surpassed 55 yards and they were not effective on a per carry basis but they ESTABLISHED it, and won. Jack Gibbens led the team in tackles recording 15 and playing all 59 snaps on the day.
It was a winnable game, but the Chargers controlled the line of scrimmage and shortened the game, methodically inching their way to victory by keeping Will Levis out of rhythm and running the ball to minimize their risks.
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a ...
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The Vikings star wide receiver is off the injury report and ready to go for Sunday’s action versus the Houston Texans.
Justin Jefferson is good to go for Sunday’s matchup versus the Houston Texans. Jefferson hurt his quad last week against the 49ers. Jefferson racked up 4 catches, 133 yards, and one touchdown.
Justin Jefferson is the WR-6 on this young season. Amidst the carnage of other first round picks in fantasy football suffering injuries, Jefferson being unscathed from this recent quad injury is a sigh of relief.
Justin Jefferson gets the Houston Texans in week 3 at home where he and Sam Darnold will continue to exhibit their on field chemistry. Expect a divergence amongst teams in fantasy football for week 3 as injuries and their effects will begin to be noticeable as scores tabulate to the haves and have nots.
With the bag secured, Justin Jefferson will jet around as much as he pleases with a new deal which will keep him in Minnesota.
Justin Jefferson is staying in Minnesota. Ian Rapoport reports that Justin Jefferson is getting a 4-year extension worth up to $140 million. This amounts to $35 million per year and $110 million guaranteed.
Minnesota Vikings fans can breathe a sigh of relief as they will not have to endure losing a stalwart wide receiver who is tracking for the NFL Hall of Fame as they did with Randy Moss. The Justin Jefferson deal will also push the wide receiver market for the likes of CeeDee Lamb and Ja’Marr Chase.
At age 25, Justin Jefferson is firmly ranked 2nd in our Dynasty wide receiver rankings. Jefferson scored 20.2 fantasy points per game in 2023 amid an injury riddled season that saw him only play 10 games. Jefferson managed to rattle off his 4th straight 1,000 yard receiving campaign in 2023. Justin Jefferson’s career high came in 2022 where he had 1,809 receiving yards, 128 receptions and 8 touchdowns where his 21.7 fantasy points per game were number 2 at the wide receiver position.
Justin Jefferson who is usually amidst conversation for the 1.01 in Best Ball and redraft is currently going at the 5th spot overall on UnderDog. You can confidently click Justin Jefferson in the early to middle of the first round in drafts and confidently roster him as a blue chip player in Dynasty leagues.
Justin Jefferson is set to return for the Vikings in Week 14, when they face the Raiders at Allegiant stadium in Las Vegas.
Good news for Vikings fans and fantasy managers: Jefferson, a full participant in practice throughout the week, is set to play on Sunday after being absent from the injury report on Friday. This marks his return from a lengthy stint on IR due to a hamstring injury in week 5. The timing is crucial as the Vikings, currently at 6-6, navigate the competitive NFC wild card race.
Jefferson’s earlier performances showcased his elite status, averaging 10 targets, 7.2 receptions, 114 yards, and 0.6 touchdowns per game in the five games before his injury, with Kirk Cousins as the quarterback. Although he now pairs up with the recently acquired QB Joshua Dobbs, Jefferson enters the game ranked as the WR7 this week. Despite coming off an injury, Jefferson remains an elite wide receiver option. There’s no need to hesitate – confidently start him this week.
Superstar WR Justin Jefferson designated to return from IR. 21 Day practice window now open.
Big News for the state of Minnesota and Fantasy Football owners alike: Justin Jefferson has returned to practice in a limited capacity as reported by Ian Rappaport. There is no date yet on when Jefferson will return he wants to be 100% ready to go before taking the field. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned that it would be a little aggressive to think Jefferson would play week 10 against Saints.
The Vikings play New Orleans this weekend, and a trip to Denver next weekend and a home matchup against the division rival Bears before the bye week, we will all keep a close eye on when this return happens.
The Vikings, currently 5-4, hold the #7 seed for the NFC playoffs. Surprisingly Minnesota is 4-0 without Jefferson after a wild win led by Passtronaut Josh Dobbs coming off the bench and only being at the team facilities less than a week. If he and Jefferson can get on the same flight pattern fantasy owners and Vikings Fans might soar into the playoffs riding that Jetta over the moon. – Tyler Kicklighter NFC North News Desk
Minnesota Vikings All-World WR Justin Jefferson will miss at least the next 4 games after being placed on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury.
The Minnesota Vikings are in shambles after starting the year 1-4 and then losing arguably the best non-quarterback in the NFL. Jefferson will miss games @ Chicago, vs San Francisco, @ Green Bay, and @ Atlanta before having a chance to return against the New Orleans Saints in Week 10. Justin Jefferson hadn’t missed a game to this point of his career and led the NFL with 543 yards entering Week 5.
With Justin Jefferson out, expect to see rookie Jordan Addison leapfrog Minnesota’s current WR2, K.J. Osborn, to battle it out with tight end T.J. Hockenson to be the team’s leader in targets. Without the reigning Offensive Player of the Year, the Vikings could be looking at a 1-7 or 2-6 record ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline on October 31st. With the Vikings staring down the barrel of a lost season, the rumors of a Kirk Cousins trade will only grow louder with every loss. Cousins is joined by EDGE Danielle Hunter, Left Guard Era Cleveland, and WR K.J. Osborn as 2024 free agents who will hear their names involved in trade talks.
