Justin Jefferson earns high Week 1 ranking against Green Bay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Justin Jefferson enters the Week 1 schedule ranked fifth among wide receivers in Pro Football Network rankings. He prepares for a home matchup against Green Bay, a divisional rival he has faced with high target volume in recent seasons. Jefferson consistently drew double-digit targets in each of his past five home games against the Packers. The Green Bay defense struggled to neutralize featured wide receivers throughout the previous season, allowing numerous opponents to exceed 16 PPR points. Analysts suggest maintaining confidence in the receiver as a starting option for fantasy lineups following offseason roster transitions. The upcoming game serves as a test for the offensive adjustments implemented by the team.
- •Justin Jefferson holds the fifth spot in Week 1 wide receiver rankings.
- •He recorded double-digit targets in his last five home games against Green Bay.
- •Green Bay allowed 11 instances of 16.5 PPR points to receivers last season.
- •Pro Football Network projects Jefferson as a standard starting option for Week 1 lineups.
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"Nearly 11 months have passed since Jefferson last caught a 30-yard pass, which feels impossible until you remember how last season went. He’s fifth among wide receivers in PFN’s Week 1 rankings, and he has drawn double-digit targets in each of his past five home games against Green Bay.
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