Van Jefferson
#12 Wide Receiver
30 yrs 6'1", 200 lbs Florida 7th Season 2020 R2, P57
Fantasy · PPR
2026 Fantasy Season
2026 Regular Season
- 58REC YDS
- 5REC
- 1REC TD
- 11.6YPR
Van Jefferson 2026 Season Stats
Jefferson's 2026 season so far: games, volume, touchdowns and fantasy points.
- GP
- 3
- TGT
- 8
- REC
- 5
- YDS
- 58
- Y/R
- 11.6
- TD
- 1
- RUSH YDS
- 0
- FPTS
- 16.8
Van Jefferson Weekly Performance & Upcoming Schedule
- Week 1 at Eagles Did not playLost 22-24
- Week 2 at Cowboys Did not playLost 20-37
- Week 3 vs Seahawks Did not playWon 33-31
- Week 4 vs Colts Did not playLost 13-30
- Week 5 vs Giants0.0 PPR pointsWR108 that weekTied 27-27
- Week 6 at 49ers Did not playLost 17-23
- Week 7 Bye week
- Week 8 vs Eagles0.0 PPR pointsWR94 that weekWon 27-10
- Week 9 vs Rams16.8 PPR pointsWR12 that weekLost 13-20
Upcoming
- Week 10
at NYG19th vs WRNeutral - Week 11
vs CIN21st vs WRNeutral - Week 12
at ARI15th vs WRNeutral - Week 13
at TEN1st vs WRFavorable
Rank = PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 9. 1st allows the most. 1st-10th favorable, 23rd-32nd tough.
Van Jefferson Fantasy Outlook & Efficiency
Recommendation: Waiver consideration WR121 by points per game, 3 games
Jefferson is the WR2 on the Commanders' depth chart and ranks WR121 in PPR points per game (5.6). He has finished as a top-24 WR in one of three games, a volatile weekly floor.
More on Van Jefferson and the Commanders
- Commanders depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Commanders scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
- Fantasy points allowed to WRsDefenses that give up the most to WRsOpen
WRs Like Van Jefferson
Nearby wide receivers in 2026 fantasy points scored.
WR118Devontez WalkerBAL17.5PTS1.1Targets/G9.4Rec Yds/G0.13Rec TD/GWR118, 17.5 PTS, Baltimore Ravens
BAL
WR119Tutu AtwellLAR16.9PTS2.2Targets/G16.5Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR119, 16.9 PTS, Los Angeles Rams
WR120Brandin CooksSF16.8PTS2.0Targets/G11.6Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR120, 16.8 PTS, San Francisco 49ers
SF
WR121Van JeffersonWAS16.8PTS2.7Targets/G19.3Rec Yds/G0.33Rec TD/GWR121, 16.8 PTS, Washington Commanders
WR122Dyami BrownWAS16.4PTS2.3Targets/G13.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR122, 16.4 PTS, Washington Commanders
WR123Michael Pittman Jr.PIT15.9PTS4.0Targets/G29.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR123, 15.9 PTS, Pittsburgh Steelers
WR124Chris MooreBAL15.3PTS1.5Targets/G15.8Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR124, 15.3 PTS, Baltimore RavensVan Jefferson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Van Jefferson in Week 10?
Van Jefferson is depth in most leagues for Week 10 at the Giants, as the WR121 in PPR total points this season (5.6 a game). The Giants rank 19th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Jefferson.
How many fantasy points is Van Jefferson averaging in 2026?
Van Jefferson is averaging 5.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 16.8 points across 3 games. His last game produced 16.8 points.
Where does Van Jefferson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Van Jefferson ranks WR121 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Van Jefferson worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Van Jefferson is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Van Jefferson's fantasy football role?
Van Jefferson is WR2 on the Commanders depth chart. He is averaging 2.7 targets a game, on 25% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Van Jefferson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Van Jefferson's next three games are Week 10 at the Giants (19th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 11 vs. the Bengals (21st in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 12 at the Cardinals (15th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Van Jefferson been in fantasy football this season?
Van Jefferson has finished as a top-12 WR in 1 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 9.7 points around his 5.6-point average.
What is Van Jefferson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Van Jefferson's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 5, WR108) and his ceiling 16.8 (Week 9, WR12). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Jefferson's full game log.
Efficiency
- Yards per target7.3Unranked
- Fantasy points per target1.48Unranked
- YAC per reception3.8Unranked
- Catch rate62.5%Unranked
Usage
- Target share3.2%Unranked
- Snap share25.0%Unranked
- Air-yards share3.9%Unranked
- Red-zone targets1Unranked
Style
- Average depth of target11.6Unranked
Ranks: 2026: below the qualifying line so far (14+ targets, 4+ games and a 25%+ snap share), so no ranks.
Touchdowns account for 36% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Y/R | Rec TD | Att | Rush yds | Rush TD | Fum lost | FPTS | PPG | Finish | Top-24 wks | Best wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WAS | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.8 | 5.6 | - | 1 | 16.8 |
| 2025 | TEN | 16 | 7 | 52 | 29 | 350 | 12.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 4.4 | WR105 | 1 | 11.5 |
| 2024 | PIT | 17 | 12 | 40 | 24 | 276 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.6 | 3.7 | WR116 | 0 | 10.2 |
| 2023 | LAR/ATL | 17 | 9 | 43 | 20 | 209 | 10.4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 2.4 | WR140 | 0 | 6.4 |
| 2022 | LAR | 11 | 9 | 44 | 24 | 369 | 15.4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.9 | 7.2 | WR76 | 0 | 12.4 |
| 2021 | LAR | 17 | 17 | 89 | 50 | 802 | 16.0 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 168.2 | 9.9 | WR49 | 4 | 21.0 |
| 2020 | LAR | 16 | 0 | 31 | 19 | 220 | 11.6 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 45.9 | 2.9 | WR139 | 0 | 9.0 |
| Career | 97 | 55 | 307 | 171 | 2,284 | 13.4 | 14 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 484.7 | 5.0 | - | 6 | 21.0 |
Current season, in progressLatest full seasonEarlier seasonsCareer avg 5.0WR rank = season finish by total PPR points
- 5.0Career PPG97 games, 7 seasons · PPRFantasy points per game across his career, in full PPR scoring: total points divided by games played.
- 89%Games appeared in97 of 109 team gamesGames he played in (97) out of his teams' regular-season games from 2020 through 2026 Week 9 (109), counting every season since his first game. It measures playing time, not health: games he was available for but did not play still count against it.
- 6%Top-24 weeks6 of 96 ranked weeksWeeks he finished inside the top 24 at WR, as a share of his ranked weeks: a weekly finish, not a season finish. 1 of his 97 games has no weekly rank: he was active but recorded no offensive snap or touch.
- 4.9Weekly swingStd. dev. of weekly pointsThe standard deviation of his weekly fantasy points across his career, in points: how far a typical week lands from his average.
What His Career Numbers Say
Jefferson has averaged 5.0 fantasy points per game over 97 games and 7 seasons, without a top-12 season finish. The average hides two careers: 9.9 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 4.0 in the six without it.
So far in 2026 he has 3 games (5.6 a game) against 16 appearances in 2025: too little on one side to call a trend. His quarterback this season has been Jayden Daniels.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Jefferson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career Highs
- 802Rec yards2021
- 6Rec TD2021
- 168.2Fantasy pts2021 · WR36
- 2,284Career rec yds2020–2026
WRs Like Van Jefferson
Nearby wide receivers in 2026 fantasy points scored.
WR118Devontez WalkerBAL17.5PTS1.1Targets/G9.4Rec Yds/G0.13Rec TD/GWR118, 17.5 PTS, Baltimore RavensWR119Tutu AtwellLAR16.9PTS2.2Targets/G16.5Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR119, 16.9 PTS, Los Angeles RamsWR120Brandin CooksSF16.8PTS2.0Targets/G11.6Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR120, 16.8 PTS, San Francisco 49ersWR121Van JeffersonWAS16.8PTS2.7Targets/G19.3Rec Yds/G0.33Rec TD/GWR121, 16.8 PTS, Washington CommandersWR122Dyami BrownWAS16.4PTS2.3Targets/G13.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR122, 16.4 PTS, Washington CommandersWR123Michael Pittman Jr.PIT15.9PTS4.0Targets/G29.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR123, 15.9 PTS, Pittsburgh SteelersWR124Chris MooreBAL15.3PTS1.5Targets/G15.8Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR124, 15.3 PTS, Baltimore RavensVan Jefferson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Van Jefferson have in 2026?
Van Jefferson has 16.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 9, 5.6 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR121 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Van Jefferson have this season?
Van Jefferson has 58 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 9, on 5 catches and 8 targets. His high was 58 yards, in Week 9 against the Rams.
How many receptions does Van Jefferson have this season?
Van Jefferson has 5 receptions in 2026 through Week 9, 1.7 a game, on 8 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 9 against the Rams.
How many targets does Van Jefferson have this season?
Van Jefferson has drawn 8 targets in 2026 through Week 9, 2.7 a game, and caught 63% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 9 against the Rams.
How many receiving touchdowns does Van Jefferson have this season?
Van Jefferson has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 9.
How many receiving yards per game is Van Jefferson averaging?
Van Jefferson is averaging 19.3 receiving yards per game in 2026, 58 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Van Jefferson averaging?
Van Jefferson is averaging 11.6 yards per reception in 2026, 58 yards on 5 catches.
How many games has Van Jefferson played in 2026?
Van Jefferson has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 9.
What were Van Jefferson's stats last season?
In 2025, Van Jefferson caught 29 of 52 targets for 350 yards and 1 touchdown in 16 games. That was 70.0 PPR points (4.4 per game), a WR105 finish.
What are Van Jefferson's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 97 games, Van Jefferson has 171 catches for 2,284 yards and 14 touchdowns, for 484.7 PPR fantasy points (5.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Van Jefferson have in his career?
Van Jefferson has 14 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 14 receiving, over 97 games.
How many career receiving yards does Van Jefferson have?
Van Jefferson has 2,284 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 171 catches.
Van Jefferson Game Log 2020
Week-by-week performance, usage, and fantasy production for the 2020 season.
| Wk | Opp | Difficulty | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAL | 1stFavorable | 3 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 31.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | WR86 |
Week 1 · DAL · 4.1 pts
How the 4.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | PHI | 8thFavorable | 5 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 11.3 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 8.4 | WR58 |
Week 2 · PHI · 8.4 pts
How the 8.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BUF | 18thNeutral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.0 | WR155 |
Week 3 · BUF · -1.0 pts
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| 4 | NYG | 23rdTough | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR137 |
Week 4 · NYG · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | WAS | 27thTough | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR131 |
Week 5 · WAS · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | SF | 12thNeutral | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | WR95 |
Week 6 · SF · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | CHI | 25thTough | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | WR83 |
Week 7 · CHI · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | MIA | 10thFavorable | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | WR71 |
Week 8 · MIA · 4.3 pts
How the 4.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | SEA | 2ndFavorable | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 | WR84 |
Week 10 · SEA · 2.5 pts
How the 2.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | TB | 11thNeutral | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 | WR52 |
Week 11 · TB · 7.7 pts
How the 7.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | ARI | 16thNeutral | 5 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | WR71 |
Week 13 · ARI · 6.7 pts
How the 6.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NE | 22ndNeutral | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR151 |
Week 14 · NE · 0.0 pts
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| 15 | NYJ | 17thNeutral | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR143 |
Week 15 · NYJ · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | SEA | 2ndFavorable | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | WR143 |
Week 16 · SEA · 0.0 pts
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| 17 | ARI | 16thNeutral | 8 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | WR50 |
Week 17 · ARI · 9.0 pts
How the 9.0 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 15 games | Neutral | 2.1 | 1.3 | 14.7 | 0.1 | 11.6 | 0.1 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 3.1 | WR101 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2020: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
No weekly finishes to chart for 2020.
WRs Like Van Jefferson
Nearby wide receivers in 2026 fantasy points scored.
WR118Devontez WalkerBAL17.5PTS1.1Targets/G9.4Rec Yds/G0.13Rec TD/GWR118, 17.5 PTS, Baltimore RavensWR119Tutu AtwellLAR16.9PTS2.2Targets/G16.5Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR119, 16.9 PTS, Los Angeles RamsWR120Brandin CooksSF16.8PTS2.0Targets/G11.6Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR120, 16.8 PTS, San Francisco 49ersWR121Van JeffersonWAS16.8PTS2.7Targets/G19.3Rec Yds/G0.33Rec TD/GWR121, 16.8 PTS, Washington CommandersWR122Dyami BrownWAS16.4PTS2.3Targets/G13.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR122, 16.4 PTS, Washington CommandersWR123Michael Pittman Jr.PIT15.9PTS4.0Targets/G29.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR123, 15.9 PTS, Pittsburgh SteelersWR124Chris MooreBAL15.3PTS1.5Targets/G15.8Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR124, 15.3 PTS, Baltimore RavensVan Jefferson Game Log FAQ
How did Van Jefferson do in his last game?
Van Jefferson scored 16.8 PPR points in Week 9 against the Rams, a 20–13 loss, a WR12 finish. He caught 5 of 7 targets for 58 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Van Jefferson score in his last game?
Van Jefferson scored 16.8 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 9 against the Rams, a WR12 finish for the week. That was 11.2 above his season average of 5.6.
How many receiving yards did Van Jefferson have in his last game?
Van Jefferson had 58 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 9 against the Rams, from 7 targets.
How many touchdowns did Van Jefferson score in his last game?
Van Jefferson scored 1 touchdown in Week 9 against the Rams: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Van Jefferson have in his last game?
Van Jefferson caught 5 of 7 targets for 58 yards in Week 9 against the Rams.
What were Van Jefferson's stats in Week 8?
In Week 8 against the Eagles, a 27–10 win, Van Jefferson caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR94 finish.
What was Van Jefferson's best game this season?
Van Jefferson's best 2026 game was Week 9 against the Rams: 16.8 PPR points, a WR12 finish. He caught 5 of 7 targets for 58 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Van Jefferson's worst game this season?
Van Jefferson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 8 against the Eagles: 0.0 PPR points, a WR94 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards.
How many games has Van Jefferson scored a touchdown in this season?
Van Jefferson has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 9.
Can I see Van Jefferson's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Jefferson's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
Target share
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Expected points
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Points over expected
Over expectedFewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
First-read share
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
Downfield role
Fewer than 6 games in 2026, so not ranked.
- Average depth of target
- 11.6
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 1
- YAC per reception
- 3.8
Upside
- A soft spotThe Titans in Week 13 (1st) is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs a change ahead of him.
- Competition for targetsStefon Diggs and Antonio Williams both carry a bigger target share.
- Wk 10at NYG19th vs WRsNeutral
- Wk 11vs CIN21st vs WRsNeutral
- Wk 12at ARI15th vs WRsNeutral
- Wk 13at TEN1st vs WRsFavorable
A mixed stretch: one top-10 matchup and zero bottom-10 in the next four.
Fantasy playoffs (Weeks 15 to 17): vs Falcons in Week 15 (13th), at Vikings in Week 16 (30th) and at Jaguars in Week 17 (14th); one tough, none favorable.
WRs Like Van Jefferson
Nearby wide receivers in 2026 fantasy points scored.
WR118Devontez WalkerBAL17.5PTS1.1Targets/G9.4Rec Yds/G0.13Rec TD/GWR118, 17.5 PTS, Baltimore RavensWR119Tutu AtwellLAR16.9PTS2.2Targets/G16.5Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR119, 16.9 PTS, Los Angeles RamsWR120Brandin CooksSF16.8PTS2.0Targets/G11.6Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR120, 16.8 PTS, San Francisco 49ersWR121Van JeffersonWAS16.8PTS2.7Targets/G19.3Rec Yds/G0.33Rec TD/GWR121, 16.8 PTS, Washington CommandersWR122Dyami BrownWAS16.4PTS2.3Targets/G13.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR122, 16.4 PTS, Washington CommandersWR123Michael Pittman Jr.PIT15.9PTS4.0Targets/G29.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR123, 15.9 PTS, Pittsburgh SteelersWR124Chris MooreBAL15.3PTS1.5Targets/G15.8Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR124, 15.3 PTS, Baltimore RavensVan Jefferson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Van Jefferson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Van Jefferson projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is averaging 8.4 PPR points against 6.9 expected, efficiency that may not repeat. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Van Jefferson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Van Jefferson is the WR121 in PPR points per game through Week 9. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Should I buy low or sell high on Van Jefferson?
Neither: Van Jefferson's 8.4 PPR points a game sit close to his 6.9 expected, so his price matches his role. Hold him unless a trade fills a bigger need.
Who is Van Jefferson's quarterback?
Jayden Daniels is the Commanders' listed starting quarterback, with 180 pass attempts through Week 9.
What is Van Jefferson's projected role going forward?
Van Jefferson is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Van Jefferson get more targets?
Van Jefferson's targets are holding steady: 4.0 a game over his last two games against 2.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Van Jefferson's fantasy football upside?
Van Jefferson's upside: his ceiling this season is 16.8 PPR points (Week 9, WR12) and the Titans in Week 13 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Van Jefferson's fantasy value?
Van Jefferson's risks: he is WR2 on the depth chart.
How difficult is Van Jefferson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Mixed: of his next four games, one comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and zero against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Is Van Jefferson a good fantasy playoff option?
His Weeks 15 to 17 opponents are the Falcons (13th in points allowed to WRs), the Vikings (30th in points allowed to WRs) and the Jaguars (14th in points allowed to WRs); none of them is a top-10 matchup.
Latest Van Jefferson News & Updates
Injury, practice, transaction and game reports on Van Jefferson this season, newest first.
Jefferson delivers WR1 week vs. Los Angeles
5 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD · 7 TGT
Volume drove it: 7 targets produced a WR12 finish.
Leads team in receiving in loss (opens in new tab)
Jefferson caught five of seven targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Rams.
Jefferson struggles vs. Philadelphia
0 REC · 0 YDS · 1 TGT
The volume dried up: 1 targets, down from 3.5 in his other games.
Jefferson struggles vs. New York
0 REC · 0 YDS · 0 TGT
The volume dried up: 0 targets, down from 4.0 in his other games.
No updates of this type yet this season.
WRs Like Van Jefferson
Nearby wide receivers in 2026 fantasy points scored.
WR118Devontez WalkerBAL17.5PTS1.1Targets/G9.4Rec Yds/G0.13Rec TD/GWR118, 17.5 PTS, Baltimore RavensWR119Tutu AtwellLAR16.9PTS2.2Targets/G16.5Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR119, 16.9 PTS, Los Angeles RamsWR120Brandin CooksSF16.8PTS2.0Targets/G11.6Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR120, 16.8 PTS, San Francisco 49ersWR121Van JeffersonWAS16.8PTS2.7Targets/G19.3Rec Yds/G0.33Rec TD/GWR121, 16.8 PTS, Washington CommandersWR122Dyami BrownWAS16.4PTS2.3Targets/G13.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR122, 16.4 PTS, Washington CommandersWR123Michael Pittman Jr.PIT15.9PTS4.0Targets/G29.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR123, 15.9 PTS, Pittsburgh SteelersWR124Chris MooreBAL15.3PTS1.5Targets/G15.8Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR124, 15.3 PTS, Baltimore RavensVan Jefferson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Van Jefferson?
The latest Jefferson update, from November 8: Jefferson delivers WR1 week vs. Los Angeles. Jefferson caught 5 of 7 targets for 58 yards and one touchdown in the 20–13 loss vs. Los Angeles. That was 21% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Van Jefferson news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 16.8 fantasy points, a WR12 finish, 11.2 above his 5.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Van Jefferson Bio and Career
WRWashington Commanders#12
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Born
- Jul 26, 1996 (Age 30)
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 200 lb
- College
- Mississippi, Florida
Van Jefferson is a wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, where he wears No. 12. Born July 26, 1996, in Brentwood, TN, he attended Ravenwood and played college football at Mississippi and then Florida.
The Los Angeles Rams selected Jefferson in round 2, pick 57, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on April 9, 2020. He was traded to the Atlanta Falcons on October 10, 2023. Since then, Jefferson played for the Atlanta Falcons (2023), Pittsburgh Steelers (2024) and Tennessee Titans (2025) and joined the Washington Commanders in 2026.
In 97 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 171 passes for 2,284 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
- 2020202120222023
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
What Happened at Each Stop
Washington Commanders
Current team2026 – presentHe was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 3 games.
Tennessee Titans
2025He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 10 of 16 games.
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 14 of 17 games.
Atlanta Falcons
2023Acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams on October 10, 2023. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 12 of 12 games.
Los Angeles Rams
2020 – 2023Selected in round 2, pick 57, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 31 of 49 games. Member of the Super Bowl LVI champion Rams.
College: Mississippi, Florida
Transactions
12 moves2020 - 2026
- 1 Draft
- 2 Trades
- 4 Signings
- 1 Release
- 3 IR / list moves
- 1 Activation
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Washington Commanders.
- ReleasedReleased by the Commanders in final roster cuts.
- SignedSigned with the Washington Commanders.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Tennessee Titans.
- SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
- SignedSigned with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- TradedTraded by the Los Angeles Rams to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2025 sixth-round pick.
- ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Rams.
- TradedTraded by the Houston Texans to the Los Angeles Rams for WR Brandin Cooks and a 2022 fourth-round pick.
- DraftedSelected by the Los Angeles Rams in round 2, pick 57.
WRs Like Van Jefferson
Nearby wide receivers in 2026 fantasy points scored.
WR118Devontez WalkerBAL17.5PTS1.1Targets/G9.4Rec Yds/G0.13Rec TD/GWR118, 17.5 PTS, Baltimore RavensWR119Tutu AtwellLAR16.9PTS2.2Targets/G16.5Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR119, 16.9 PTS, Los Angeles RamsWR120Brandin CooksSF16.8PTS2.0Targets/G11.6Rec Yds/G0.20Rec TD/GWR120, 16.8 PTS, San Francisco 49ersWR121Van JeffersonWAS16.8PTS2.7Targets/G19.3Rec Yds/G0.33Rec TD/GWR121, 16.8 PTS, Washington CommandersWR122Dyami BrownWAS16.4PTS2.3Targets/G13.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR122, 16.4 PTS, Washington CommandersWR123Michael Pittman Jr.PIT15.9PTS4.0Targets/G29.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR123, 15.9 PTS, Pittsburgh SteelersWR124Chris MooreBAL15.3PTS1.5Targets/G15.8Rec Yds/G0.25Rec TD/GWR124, 15.3 PTS, Baltimore RavensAbout Van Jefferson: Bio FAQ
How old is Van Jefferson?
Van Jefferson is 30 years old. He was born on July 26, 1996. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is Van Jefferson?
Van Jefferson is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Washington Commanders.
How much does Van Jefferson weigh?
Van Jefferson weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the Washington Commanders roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Van Jefferson wear?
Van Jefferson wears number 12 for the Washington Commanders. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Van Jefferson play?
Van Jefferson plays wide receiver for the Washington Commanders, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does Van Jefferson play for?
Van Jefferson plays for the Washington Commanders as a wide receiver. He has been with the Commanders since 2026.
Where did Van Jefferson go to college?
Van Jefferson played college football at Florida, after attending Ravenwood (TN). The Los Angeles Rams drafted him out of Florida in 2020.
When was Van Jefferson drafted?
The Los Angeles Rams selected Van Jefferson in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 57th overall pick, out of Florida.
What round was Van Jefferson drafted in?
Van Jefferson was a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 57th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
What pick was Van Jefferson in the NFL Draft?
Van Jefferson was the 57th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round.
Where is Van Jefferson from?
Van Jefferson went to high school in Tennessee, at Ravenwood, before playing college football at Florida.
When is Van Jefferson's birthday?
Van Jefferson's birthday is July 26. He was born on July 26, 1996 and is 30 years old.
How long has Van Jefferson been in the NFL?
2026 is Van Jefferson's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams. View his career statistics.
What teams has Van Jefferson played for?
Van Jefferson has played for the Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
Has Van Jefferson won a Super Bowl?
Yes. Van Jefferson was a member of the Los Angeles Rams team that won Super Bowl LVI after the 2021 season.