Justin Jefferson Fantasy Week 17: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Packers

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will be up against the 10th-ranked passing defense of the Green Bay Packers (209.7 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday.

For more information on Jefferson, if you're considering him for your daily fantasy lineup, check out this article before his upcoming matchup against the Packers.

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Jefferson vs. Packers Game Info

• Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
• Game Day: December 29, 2024
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 13.3
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 16.8
• Projected Receiving Yards: 96.75
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.61

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Jefferson Fantasy Performance

• Jefferson has been coming through for fantasy managers this season, as his 199.9 fantasy points (13.3 per game) rank him second at the WR position and 32nd overall.
• During his last three games Jefferson has been targeted 34 times, with 24 receptions for 349 yards and five TDs. He has put up 64.9 fantasy points (21.6 per game) during that stretch.
• Jefferson has been targeted 48 times, with 33 receptions for 475 yards and five TDs, during his last five games, leading to 77.5 fantasy points (15.5 per game) during that period.
• The highlight of Jefferson's fantasy season came against the Seattle Seahawks last week, when he compiled 26.4 fantasy points with zero rushing yards on zero carries. As a receiver, he hauled in 10 balls (on 13 targets) for 144 yards and two touchdowns.
• From a fantasy perspective, Justin Jefferson let down his fantasy managers against the Chicago Bears in Week 12, when he mustered only 2.7 fantasy points (0 receptions, 0 yards). It was his worst fantasy performance of the year.

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Packers Defensive Performance

• Green Bay has given up more than 300 yards passing to two players this season.
• A total of 11 players have thrown for at least one TD versus the Packers this year.
• Green Bay has given up at least two TD passes to six opposing QBs this season.
• Two players have thrown for at least three TDs in a game against the Packers this year.
• Green Bay has allowed two players to rack up over 100 yards receiving in a game this year.
• The Packers have allowed 18 players to catch a TD pass versus them this year.
• Green Bay has given up at least two receiving TDs to one player this year.
• The Packers have allowed more than 100 yards rushing to four players this year.
• Green Bay has allowed 10 players to score at least one rushing TD versus them this season.
• The Packers have given up at least two rushing touchdowns to two players this year.

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