Justin Jefferson struggles with lower stats for Vikings in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is experiencing declining performance in the 2026 season, having recorded just 335 receiving yards through Week 9. This follows a disappointing 2025 season where he posted a career-low 1,048 yards. Jefferson’s averages have also dropped, including 4.7 catches per game and 55.8 yards per game. Questions about Jefferson's form may hinge on his upcoming performance with new starting quarterback Carson Wentz, as the Vikings face the Bills.
- •Jefferson has only 335 receiving yards this season.
- •He averaged 12.0 yards per catch so far this year.
- •His best game came in Week 1 with two catches for 11 yards.
- •Carson Wentz starts for the Vikings against the Bills next.
- •The Vikings may consider a trade for a quarterback soon.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — After career-low numbers in 2025, Justin Jefferson's production is even lower in 2026
"Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had his worst season in 2025.
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