Justin Jefferson fantasy outlook — Week 1
Justin Jefferson (WR, MIN) is our WR6 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 17.3 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 17.3 pts
- WR rank
- #6
- Rostered
- 100%
- Started
- 100%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Justin Jefferson (MIN WR), our WR6 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 17.3 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Jefferson clears the WR bar by about 73%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at Nuclear this week.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Justin Jefferson (MIN WR), our WR6 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 17.3 projected points with a nuclear Pepper Meter rating. 100% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Jefferson clears the WR bar by about 73%, which is why he sits this high on my board. No game on the schedule this week, so the only decision is who replaces him. That combination is why the Pepper Meter has him at Nuclear this week.