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Vikings add WR Westbrook to wideout mix
The Minnesota Vikings signed former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DEDE WESTBROOK on Sunday. The 27-year-old wide receiver showed potential early in his career but suffered a season-ending knee injury in the… More second game of the 2020 season. Westbrook reunites with new Vikings receivers coach Kennan McCardell, who has coached him his entire NFL career thus far. Westbrook is expected to compete for the No. 3 receiver role behind fellow wideouts ADAM THIELEN and JUSTIN JEFFERSON. Less
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Factoid: Super Bowl favorites
The odds indicate Kansas City and Tampa Bay are the teams most likely to play in the Super Bowl. That’s reasonable enough, with both rosters looking stacked and both teams having gotten there last year. But history suggests it’s far more likely some unheralded team will emerge. more »
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Factoid: Justin Jefferson
Who’s up for some Justin Jefferson? He had a pretty awesome rookie year, but at the same time, he’ll likely see more attention from opposing defenses. more »
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Factoid: Justin Jefferson
When a rookie receiver puts up good numbers (like Justin Jefferson last year) the natural tendency is to assume he’s on his way to stardom. That he’ll get even better in his second season, having had a chance to adapt to the pro game and develop a better rapport with his quarterback. But that’s not generally how it tends to play out on the field. more »
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Vikings WR Jefferson breaks rookie record
Minnesota wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON set a new Super Bowl-era (since 1966) record in Sunday’s win over the Detroit Lions. The rookie wideout finished the 2020 season with 1,400 receiving yards,… More breaking the previous record of 1,377 set by Anquan Boldin back in 2003. Jefferson also passed Minnesota Hall of Famer Randy Moss’ franchise rookie receiving record in Sunday’s game. While the Vikings missed the playoffs this year, Jefferson had an impressive season in both real football and our game. Less
Source: Team Website
Dynasty Leagues: Long-term WR rankings
Henry Ruggs, Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb were the first three wide receivers chosen in last year’s draft. But as we near the end of their rookie seasons, it looks like other teams found better wide receivers later on. more »
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Vikings WR Jefferson the next Randy Moss?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie season, doing so in style on his seventh career touchdown in Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jefferson,… More the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, became the second Vikings rookie to ever record 1,000 receiving yards. The first, of course, was Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss. Less
Source: Team Website
Dynasty Leagues: Long-term WR rankings
DK Metcalf keeps racking up big games. If you were starting a dynasty league today, he would probably be the first wide receiver you would select. He’s only 22 years old. more »
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Cousins, Jefferson lead Vikings comeback vs. Panthers
Veteran quarterback KIRK COUSINS threw 3 touchdowns in Sunday’s comeback win against the Carolina Panthers. While Cousins spread the ball around (4 receivers caught 7 passes each) his preference in the end zone was rookie wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON, who caught 2 touchdown passes in the game.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Factoid: I got a Thielen
Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson have been putting up strong numbers for Minnesota. Thielen averages 71 yards and has scored 4 touchdowns, while Jefferson averages 87 yards, with 1 touchdown. They should keep things going at Seattle this week. more »
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Ask the Experts: Who will be best of the rookie wideouts?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which rookie wideout will have the best career? more »
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Podcast: September 29 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 3 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies. more »
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Vikings rookie WR Jefferson has breakout game
After a quiet start to the 2020 season in his first two games, Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON had a breakout game in a Week #3 loss against the… More Indianapolis Colts. Jefferson, the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, racked up 175 yards and a touchdown on seven catches in just his third career game. Jefferson’s fantasy owners are hoping he can maintain that pace next week against the Houston Texans. Less
Source: Team Website
Vikings rookie WR Jefferson placed on reserve/COVID-19 list
Minnesota rookie wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, along with four teammates. The new reserve list was created for a player who either tests positive for… More COVID-19 or has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person. Jefferson is expected to eventually help fill the void left by the trade of STEFON DIGGS to Buffalo in March. Less
Source: NFL.com
Vikings first-round WR Jefferson signs rookie deal
The Minnesota Vikings and first-round wide receiver JUSTIN JEFFERSON agreed to a rookie contract this week. Jefferson, the 22nd overall draft pick, is expected to compete for the No. 2 wide receiver job behind ADAM THIELEN.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune