Van Jefferson
28-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
21
YDS
258
TD
2
AVG
12.3
TAR
35
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
Limited work in defeat
Jefferson secured two of three targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Even though the Steelers were without George Pickens (hamstring) for a third consecutive game Saturday, Jefferson was unable to make a significant impact. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday that Pickens has a "real chance" to return to action against Kansas City on Wednesday, so Jefferson seems unlikely to have a sizable role in Week 17.
Even though the Steelers were without George Pickens (hamstring) for a third consecutive game Saturday, Jefferson was unable to make a significant impact. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday that Pickens has a "real chance" to return to action against Kansas City on Wednesday, so Jefferson seems unlikely to have a sizable role in Week 17.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
28.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.69% Team Air Yards
13.4%% Team Targets
8.8%Avg Depth of Target
12.0 YdsCatch Rate
60.0%Drop Rate
5.7%Avg Yds After Catch
3.8% Targeted On Route
10.8%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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Wednesday, Dec 25th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
77.2
Cornerbacks
78.6
Safeties
69.5
Linebackers
89.3
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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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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.
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Nonfactor against Philadelphia
Jefferson caught one of his two targets for zero yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles.
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Finds end zone in win
Jefferson secured his lone target for a 10-yard touchdown during Sunday's 27-14 win over Cleveland.
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Records 43-yard reception in win
Jefferson secured one of three targets for 43 yards during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
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Finishes game with 39 yards
Jefferson secured both of his targets for 39 yards during Thursday's 24-19 loss to the Browns.
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Returns in second half
Jefferson (quadriceps) returned to Thursday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
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.