Justin Jefferson Dynasty Value | Fantasy Outlook, Ranking, and More

Special. That is the word used most in the Justin Jefferson dynasty conversation… and it’s accurate. The Minnesota Vikings WR holds the NFL record for receiving yards by a player through two seasons, through three seasons, and now, through four seasons.

That stat is amazing by itself, but it’s even more impactful when you recall that a hamstring injury cost Jefferson seven games in 2024.

Jefferson’s numbers — 60 games, 392 receptions, 5,899 yards, and 30 touchdowns — are straight out of a video game with the difficulty turned down. That said, dynasty fantasy football managers are all about looking through the windshield and not the rearview. What does the future hold for the Vikings’ WR?

Justin Jefferson’s Dynasty Outlook

There are very few holes to poke in Jefferson’s résumé, and even the nits you’d pick are trending in the right direction — something I noted in my 124 fantasy football stats to know piece.

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— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) January 1, 2024

Jefferson lit the world on first during his final season at LSU — 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns — and wasted no time in impressing at the professional level.

Through six games in his career, Jefferson had already posted a trio of 100-yard games, a multi-TD effort, and made a game-breaking 71-yard catch.

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By the end of his rookie campaign, Jefferson was seeing over 10 targets per game (10+ in five of six to close out 2020) and was very clearly worth the hype that he received entering the draft process.

And then some. There’s little concern for Jefferson’s dynasty outlook moving forward, despite the questions regarding QB Kirk Cousins’ future with the franchise. Jefferson proved that he can still put up elite numbers with lower-level QB play.

Kyle Soppe’s Top 12 Dynasty WR Rankings

1) Ja’Marr Chase | CIN
2) Justin Jefferson | MIN
3) Tyreek Hill | MIA
4) CeeDee Lamb | DAL
5) Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET
6) A.J. Brown | PHI
7) Garrett Wilson | NYJ
8) Jaylen Waddle | MIA
9) Chris Olave | NO
10) Tee Higgins | CIN
11) Brandon Aiyuk | SF
12) Puka Nacua | LAR

Should You Trade Jefferson in Dynasty?

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My only knock on Jefferson is that we don’t have his quarterback situation locked in long-term the way we do for Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase. For my money, Jefferson would be the better dynasty option if they were both dropped into identical situations over the next five seasons, but that’s not the case.

Chase offers a wider range of weekly outcomes due to a skill set that features more deep throws (one fewer career TD reception, but 278 more yards gained on touchdowns). Still, his annual stability with his franchise QB already on the roster is something I prefer to bank on.

By no means does that make Jefferson a sell candidate. If anything, it could make him a buy after Tyreek Hill posted another big season with QB Tua Tagovailoa and CeeDee Lamb looking like a game-wrecker for years to come.

Jefferson is a Tier 1 dynasty asset (regardless of position) and easily a top-five player in my 2024 fantasy football rankings.

You’ve heard of CDs that you can buy from the bank? The idea is that they hold your money for a specified amount of time and reward you with interest that is favorable to that of a savings/checking account.

Jefferson is as close to that as we have in fantasy football — a near-guarantee profit for as long as you hold onto him and something that you shouldn’t be cashing in early. You’re lucky to have him on your roster, now go take full advantage and win a title!

With the fantasy football season behind us, why not start preparing for your rookie drafts with our dynasty rookie rankings? Additionally, as you look to improve your team heading into 2024, our dynasty trade calculator can help you find the perfect deal to boost your championship chances.