Van Jefferson Fantasy WR
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| Height / Weight | 6'1" / 200 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Jul 26, 1996(26) |
| College | Florida |
| Experience | 1 Years |
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Van Jefferson NEWS
Van Jefferson Active For Week 9
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is active for Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had been listed as questionable after logging limited practice sessions all week long. The 26-year-old logged a 53 percent snap share in his season debut last week but was not targeted. He can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues for the time being.
Nov 6, 2022 • 8:16 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Will Play On Sunday
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) will play in Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jefferson is officially listed as questionable after making his season debut in the Week 8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 26-year-old played 53 percent of the offensive snaps but wasn't targeted twice. He's being eased back into a struggling offense, so he's not a realistic starting fantasy option alongside Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson II and Ben Skowronek. However, Jefferson remains worth a speculative stash in most fantasy formats after he put up 50 receptions on 89 targets for 802 yards and six touchdowns in his second NFL season in 2021.
Nov 4, 2022 • 10:16 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson To Be Limited Wednesday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) will be limited in practice on Wednesday after making his season debut in the Week 8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. In his first game of the year, Jefferson played 53 percent of the offensive snaps and wasn't targeted at all. Fantasy managers that have been stashing him shouldn't have expected big production right off the bat in what is currently a dysfunctional Rams offense minus All-Pro receiver Cooper Kupp. Jefferson is worth holding onto in most fantasy formats, though, after he went for 50 catches, 802 yards and six touchdowns on 89 targets in 17 regular season games in 2021. We wouldn't recommend him for starting lineups this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, though. Stay patient.
Nov 2, 2022 • 10:13 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Officially Activated Saturday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. He is not expected to have any limitations as he makes his season debut in Week 8. Still, it remains to be seen what type of role Jefferson will have. Cooper Kupp is the Rams' clear No. 1 receiver, but behind him, Ben Skowronek and Allen Robinson have been relatively inconsistent. At the very least, Jefferson is an intriguing speculative stash in case his 2022 debut goes well.
Oct 30, 2022 • 2:03 AM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Expected To Have Normal Workload
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team will monitor wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) in his season debut in Week 8 against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers, but McVay expects Jefferson to have a normal workload. Jefferson is getting a late start to the season due to knee surgery, but he could immediately surpass Allen Robinson II in snaps and targets behind All-Pro Cooper Kupp in the Rams' passing attack. For that reason alone, the 26-year-old needs to be scooped up in fantasy leagues where he remains available on the waiver wire. Jefferson managed 50 receptions on 89 targets for 802 yards and six touchdowns in 17 starts during the regular season in 2021 in his second year in the league. It'll be a much bigger risk playing Jefferson as a flex in his first game back, but he could become a solid starter in short time.
Oct 28, 2022 • 7:17 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Limited Wednesday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The 26-year-old was designated to return from injured reserve on Monday. The Rams will have 21 days to activate Van Jefferson from the IR. He has been sidelined all season after undergoing a procedure on his knee during training camp. Van Jefferson could bump Allen Robinson II as the Rams' WR2 once he returns to action. Robinson hasn't done much this season, and Van Jefferson could have a vital role right away. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Van Jefferson in all league formats.
Oct 27, 2022 • 12:46 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Designated To Return From Injured Reserve
The Los Angeles Rams designated wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee), defensive back Troy Hill (groin) and linebacker Travin Howard (groin) to return from Injured Reserve on Monday. All three can now return to practice this week, and the Rams will have 21 days to officially activate them from IR. Jefferson could be on track to make his season debut in Week 8 against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers after having knee surgery in training camp. Aside from one game, Allen Robinson II hasn't done much in his first year in LA, so Jefferson could step in right away and become the team's No. 2 wideout behind All-Pro Cooper Kupp. In 2021, Jefferson had 50 catches (89 targets) for 802 yards in his second NFL season. He's absolutely worth a pickup if he's available on your league's waiver wire.
Oct 25, 2022 • 12:29 AM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Expected To Return In Week 8
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is expected to return in Week 8, head coach Sean McVay told the media. He has spent the entire season on IR but is close to re-joining the team for a pivotal part of their schedule. Los Angeles has struggled to find consistency behind Cooper Kupp, meaning Jefferson has a chance to emerge as the No. 2 receiver over Allen Robinson, Ben Skowronek, and others. Returning to a pass-heavy offense should boost Jefferson's fantasy stock, so he's worth rostering in deeper leagues if you have an open roster spot.
Oct 23, 2022 • 1:23 AM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Placed On Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) has been placed on injured reserve. Jefferson missed practice all week and was ruled out for Week 3 on Friday, but will now miss at least the next four games as he continues to recover from a knee procedure he underwent earlier this year. Even when he returns, he will have to compete with Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson, and Tyler Higbee for targets, so Jefferson can be safely dropped in redraft fantasy leagues.
Sep 24, 2022 • 6:31 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson To Miss Week 3
Los Angeles Rams' wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was unable to practice this week and was subsequently declared out for Week 3's divisional showdown with the Arizona Cardinals. Jefferson is yet to make his 2022 debut after undergoing surgery on his knee this past offseason. Head coach Sean McVay has said on numerous occasions that Jefferson has been making progress, so the team should hopefully have him back sooner rather than later. Still, Jefferson will be clearly behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson on the depth chart when he returns and may actually be the fourth option in the Rams' passing attack as tight end Tyler Higbee has been highly involved to start the season. Jefferson can be left on waiver wires in all but the deepest of redraft leagues.
Sep 24, 2022 • 1:55 AM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Unlikely To Practice This Week
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is not expected to practice this week, according to head coach Sean McVay. The Rams certainly could use Jefferson on the field, but his season debut will have to wait another week. He should be able to carve out a decent role for himself once he's healthy. Until then, Ben Skowronek will suit up as the third wideout in Los Angeles. He has six receptions for 41 yards on the season, so he can be ignored in basically all fantasy formats.
Sep 22, 2022 • 1:39 AM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Ruled Out For Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) "is making great progress" but won't play against the Falcons in Week 2, head coach Sean McVay told Sarah Barshop of ESPN. This marks the second consecutive game in which Jefferson won't suit up. Cooper Kupp is the only must-start receiver in this offense. Allen Robinson and Ben Skowronek round out the Nos. 2 and 3 roles.
Sep 16, 2022 • 6:51 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Misses Practice Wednesday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) didn't practice Wednesday. The 26-year-old remains day-to-day as he continues to work his way back from offseason knee surgery. Unless he can practice in some fashion this week, Van Jefferson is not expected to suit up in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. Ben Skowronek will serve as the Rams' WR3 behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II, while Van Jefferson is sidelined. Fantasy managers should continue stashing Van Jefferson in deep-league formats after hauling 52 catches for 802 yards and six touchdowns across 17 games in 2021.
Sep 15, 2022 • 1:49 AM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson's Status Hasn't Changed Much
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said wide receiver Van Jefferson's (knee) status "is similar to what it has been." Jefferson remains day-to-day, but it sounds like he hasn't made any progress in his rehab from offseason knee surgery. Barring a dramatic change in his status later this week, Jefferson is all but certain to miss Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he remains worth stashing in deeper formats. Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II will continue to operate as the top two receivers for quarterback Matthew Stafford, with Ben Skowronek serving as the No. 3. Skowronek played a healthy 88% of the snaps in the Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills, catching four of his six targets for 25 yards.
Sep 14, 2022 • 11:43 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Likely To Miss Multiple Games
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is likely to miss more than one game to kick off the 2022 regular season, according to a league source. Jefferson has already been ruled out for the Thursday night season opener against the Buffalo Bills, and it's looking like he won't play in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 18. The 26-year-old had a minor knee procedure last month and will be eased back into action. For however long Jefferson is out, Ben Skowronek should operate as the No. 3 receiver behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II, but he's not very attractive for fantasy purposes. Tight end Tyler Higbee should also see an uptick in targets for however long Jefferson remains sidelined.
Sep 8, 2022 • 7:33 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Won't Play Thursday Night
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1 of the regular season on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Jefferson didn't practice at all this week and won't be ready for the start of the season after having minor knee surgery early in August. He'll have extra time to get ready for a Week 2 meeting with the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 18, so there's a chance the 26-year-old will be ready to rock for that one as the team's No. 3 wideout behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II. With Jefferson out this week, Ben Skowronek should serve as the No. 3 wideout, while tight end Tyler Higbee will also have a higher weekly ceiling. Skowronek still shouldn't be much of a flex option, though, even in deeper leagues.
Sep 7, 2022 • 9:01 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Misses Tuesday's Practice
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was unable to take the practice field on Tuesday. This marks back-to-back days that Jefferson hasn't been able to practice due to a lingering knee issue. At this point, fantasy managers should be concerned about Jefferson's status for Thursday's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Tutu Atwell, Lance McCutcheon and Brandon Powell could be more involved, assuming Jefferson sits. However, Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II might be the ones benefiting the most in terms of fantasy value. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on Jefferson.
Sep 6, 2022 • 10:55 PM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson Misses Practice Monday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) missed practice on Monday as his team gets set to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 1's Thursday Night Football game. Jefferson had surgery on his knee early in camp and has been working his way back ever since the procedure. It is looking unlikely that Jefferson will be playing on Thursday night, pushing Tutu Atwell and Ben Skowronek into larger roles for the season opener.
Sep 6, 2022 • 1:36 AM | RotoBallerVan Jefferson "Making Good Progress"
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is "making good progress" as he rehabs from knee surgery during training camp. McVay said the team is "taking it a day at a time" with Jefferson and his availability for the Week 1 season opener next Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Fantasy managers will have a better idea on whether Jefferson will be available for Week 1 when the Rams release their practice reports early next week. For what it's worth, the 26-year-old wideout didn't practice on Friday. If he isn't active or limited at all, Ben Skowronek and Tutu Atwell would have bigger roles behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II. Because of his injury, Jefferson isn't a lock to be drafted in 12-team leagues.
Sep 2, 2022 • 10:05 PM | RotoBaller
