Van Jefferson
28-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
5
YDS
36
TD
0
AVG
7.2
TAR
8
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Jefferson has regressed in each season since posting 821 yards in 2021. Ultimately, Jefferson is best cast as a rotational receiver. Even if the receiver sees a solid snap share, the expectation is that the Steelers will be a run-heavy team. In terms of targets, George Pickens should dominate, leaving little for the ancillary receivers. After being targeted 43 and 44 times over the past two seasons, Jefferson could see similar work this year in Pittsburgh. Consequently, a 300-yard season would be considered a success. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Racks up 21 yards in loss
Jefferson secured two of three targets for 21 yards during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Jefferson didn't see much playing time in last week's win over the Chargers due to an eye injury, but he was on the field for 86 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, which was tied with George Pickens for the most among the team's receivers. However, Jefferson hasn't seen a significant target share, as he hasn't been targeted more than three times in any of the team's first four games. While Jefferson's playing time has been encouraging, he hasn't yet established himself as a fantasy-relevant option in the Steelers' lackluster offensive attack.
Jefferson didn't see much playing time in last week's win over the Chargers due to an eye injury, but he was on the field for 86 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps Sunday, which was tied with George Pickens for the most among the team's receivers. However, Jefferson hasn't seen a significant target share, as he hasn't been targeted more than three times in any of the team's first four games. While Jefferson's playing time has been encouraging, he hasn't yet established himself as a fantasy-relevant option in the Steelers' lackluster offensive attack.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
19.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.49% Team Air Yards
11.3%% Team Targets
7.8%Avg Depth of Target
9.9 YdsCatch Rate
62.5%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.4% Targeted On Route
9.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Cowboys
Sunday, Oct 6th at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
67.7
Cornerbacks
63.7
Safeties
69.1
Linebackers
70.3
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2024 Van Jefferson Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Van Jefferson's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
200 lbsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2020
Jefferson's 2023 debut was delayed until Week 8 due to an offseason knee surgery, and with many injuries to multiple Rams wideouts, he had every chance to build upon his sophomore campaign (50-802-6 on 89 targets). Instead, he struggled to produce, putting up 24-369-3 on 44 targets in 11 games, some of which can be attributed to a rotating door of QBs that stepped in with Matthew Stafford out for the season after Week 11. With Allen Robinson traded to the Steelers this offseason, Jefferson now sits second on the depth chart behind Cooper Kupp, and a lackluster group of unproven receivers lie behind the duo. Kupp again will be a target hog for Stafford, but Jefferson will have plenty of chances to be the secondary threat on the Rams offense.
More Fantasy News
Healthy heading into Week 4
Jefferson (eye) didn't appear on the Steelers' first Week 4 injury report released Wednesday, Dale Lolley of the team's official site reports.
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Exits Sunday's game
Jefferson exited Sunday's game against the Chargers due to an eye injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Logs two catches in victory
Jefferson secured two of his three targets for 14 yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Broncos.
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Limited to one catch in win
Jefferson secured one of two targets for one yard during Sunday's 18-10 win over Atlanta.
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Remains favorite for No. 2 WR spot
Jefferson has taken most of the first-team reps in two-wide formations during training camp, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Top candidate for WR2
Jefferson is the top candidate to begin the 2024 season as the Steelers' No. 2 wide receiver, Mark Kaboly of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
George Pickens is the clear top wideout in Pittsburgh, but there isn't an obvious choice to work opposite of him. Jefferson has shown flashes of ability during his career, highlighted by a 2021 season in which he posted 50 catches for 802 yards with the Rams. His primary competition appears to be Quez Watkins, as rookie Roman Wilson fits best in the slot. Regardless of how the wide receiver depth chart falls, tight end Pat Freiermuth could end up finishing second on the Steelers to Pickens in targets.
George Pickens is the clear top wideout in Pittsburgh, but there isn't an obvious choice to work opposite of him. Jefferson has shown flashes of ability during his career, highlighted by a 2021 season in which he posted 50 catches for 802 yards with the Rams. His primary competition appears to be Quez Watkins, as rookie Roman Wilson fits best in the slot. Regardless of how the wide receiver depth chart falls, tight end Pat Freiermuth could end up finishing second on the Steelers to Pickens in targets.