Look for the Vikings to get Jefferson involved early and often in this one, even if they’re shorter passes to get the ball in his hand. There’s also something to be said about getting the ball to your best players, and the Vikings need to do that to win games.Īlso, heading to London, the travel of that can impact players differently, including Lattimore. While the last two weeks haven’t been kind to the Jefferson stat line, we have to remember this is an elite player who is matchup-proof. So, why would we bet on a guy to go over 6.5 receptions against his most challenging task yet?
Still, Jefferson has a tough battle as he’ll line up primarily against cornerback Marshon Lattimore. This week, Jefferson and the Vikings take on the Saints. Still, it doesn’t take away his ability to wreck a game on any given play. Thought of as a contender to lead the league in any receiving category, these two weeks will undoubtedly hold him back from that. In Week 2, he caught just six of 12 targets for 48 yards Week 3 was even worse, catching three of six for 14 yards. However, Jefferson has been relatively silent since his Week 1 explosion against the Green Bay Packers. That game features one of the best receivers-the Vikings’ Justin Jefferson.
Heading across the swamp, the Saints and Vikings will battle in London, starting at 9:30 am ET.
