Van Jefferson Fantasy Stats

Van Jefferson
#11 WR  |  Pittsburgh Steelers
Healthy
Height / Weight 6'1"  /  200 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Jul 26, 1996 (28)
Experience 5 seasons
Drafted 2020 NFL Draft, 2nd Round, Pick #57 (Rams)
College Florida

Season Stats

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
2020LAR162.946.919312201317.111.61-1-1.0010
2021LAR179.9168.250898026799.016.022010.0000
2022LAR117.278.924443693398.415.400000
2023ATL172.441.320432090464.910.4144.0000
2024PIT123.845.117292211437.613.000000
Career 73 5.2 380.4 130 236 1821 11 79 7.7 14.0 4 23 5.8 0 1 0

Game Log

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
Week 1Sep 8, 2024PITATL1.1121010.51.000000
Week 2Sep 15, 2024PITDEN3.423140124.77.000000
Week 3Sep 22, 2024PITLAC0.00000000000
Week 4Sep 29, 2024PITIND4.123210127.010.500000
Week 5Oct 6, 2024PITDAL5.635260115.28.700000
Week 6Oct 13, 2024PITLV0.00000000000
Week 7Oct 20, 2024PITNYJ9.523151115.07.500000
Week 8Oct 28, 2024PITNYG10.2456203612.415.500000
Week 10Nov 10, 2024PITWAS0.0020000.000000
Week 11Nov 17, 2024PITBAL0.0010000.000000
Week 12Nov 21, 2024PITCLE5.9223903519.519.500000
Week 13Dec 1, 2024PITCIN5.3134304314.343.000000

Steelers Depth Chart

QB

Russell Wilson

Justin Fields

Kyle Allen

RB

Najee Harris

Jaylen Warren

Cordarrelle Patterson

LWR

George Pickens

Ben Skowronek

RWR

Van Jefferson

Mike Williams

SWR

Calvin Austin III

Scotty Miller

TE

Pat Freiermuth

Darnell Washington

MyCole Pruitt

Connor Heyward

LT

Dan Moore Jr.

Calvin Anderson

LG

Isaac Seumalo

Spencer Anderson

C

Zach Frazier

Ryan McCollum

RG

Mason McCormick

Max Scharping

RT

Broderick Jones

Calvin Anderson

FS

Minkah Fitzpatrick

Miles Killebrew

LDE

Larry Ogunjobi

Dean Lowry

RDE

Cameron Heyward

Isaiahh Loudermilk

LOLB

T.J. Watt

Jeremiah Moon

ROLB

Alex Highsmith

Nick Herbig

Preston Smith

LCB

Joey Porter Jr.

Cameron Sutton

Cory Trice Jr.

SS

DeShon Elliott

Damontae Kazee

RCB

Donte Jackson

James Pierre

Van Jefferson News

Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Van Jefferson Questionable To Return On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (quad) is currently considered questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Jefferson appears to have re-aggravated his quad injury during the first half of this contest. It's the same issue that Jefferson was dealing with last week, but he ultimately played in Week 11. He hauled in his lone target for 11 yards before exiting on Thursday. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Steelers hold out Jefferson until at least halftime. George Pickens and Calvin Austin III figure to see more targets with Jefferson absent currently.
Nov 22   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Van Jefferson Not Practicing To Start The Week

Per Brooke Pryor of ESPN, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (quad) was officially a non-participant for the team's first practice ahead of Week 11. The fifth-year wideout is a new addition to the injury report, as he seemingly picked up a quad ailment sometime between Sunday's victory over the Washington Commanders and Wednesday. Jefferson may have sustained the injury during the win. However, it did not seem to hamper him as he operated in his typical capacity as Pittsburgh's WR2 despite not recording a reception. The severity of the injury is unknown, but head coach Mike Tomlin did not comment on the 28-year-old, suggesting it might not be that big a deal. If the former Florida Gator can't suit up for this weekend's divisional clash against the Baltimore Ravens, it would open the door for newly acquired wideout Mike Williams to see an uptick in usage.
Nov 14   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Van Jefferson Exits Sunday's Game Against The Chargers

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson (eye) exited Sunday's contest against the Chargers. He is questionable to return. The wideout has been quiet through the first two games of the 2024-25 campaign, amassing three catches (five targets) for 15 yards. While anyone on the Steelers offense is hard to trust, Jefferson's potential absence could allow Calvin Austin III to get more involved. At any rate, if Jefferson is ruled out, he'll finish Week 3 without a catch (or a target).
Sep 22   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Van Jefferson Not A Fantasy Option Against Atlanta

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson will face off against his former team, the Atlanta Falcons, in Week 1. Jefferson has flashed potential since entering the league in 2020 and begins his fifth professional season with an opportunity to become the WR2 in Pittsburgh. The 28-year-old impressed throughout camp and drew praise from the Steelers' coaching staff all summer. Unfortunately, he'll have his work cut out for him on Sunday against a Falcons defense that limited wideouts to the sixth-fewest fantasy points in the NFL last season. Jefferson's role in new play-caller Arthur Smith's offense is worth monitoring but he is best left on fantasy waiver wires for now.
Sep 7   
Scotty Miller  • WR  •  Steelers  |  Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Head Coach Praises Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told the media that he "can't say enough" about the consistency exhibited by wide receivers Van Jefferson and Scotty Miller this summer. Both receivers were new additions this offseason and appear to have earned some praise from the coaching staff. Jefferson caught 20 passes for 209 yards last year while Miller tallied 11 catches, 161 yards, and a pair of touchdowns. It's unclear exactly what role they will have in 2024, but Tomlin's praise gives them some extra credibility and favor as the Steelers sort through their depth behind George Pickens. With that said, they can both be avoided in fantasy football for the time being.
Sep 4   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Van Jefferson In Pole Position For WR2 Job

After signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency this offseason, he is in pole position to start the 2024 season as the No. 2 wideout behind George Pickens. Jefferson showed flashes of being able to handle that role in 2021 with 50 catches and 802 yards with the Los Angeles Rams, but he hasn't done much since then, which is concerning. The 27-year-old also didn't really stand out at all during offseason workouts, so he'll need to show more in training camp and the preseason to stick as the No. 2 as he competes mainly with Calvin Austin III and third-round rookie Roman Wilson. In 17 games (nine starts) with the Rams and Atlanta Falcons in 2023, Jefferson had just 20 receptions on 43 targets for 209 yards and no touchdowns. Even if he does win the WR2 job to open the year, Jefferson can probably be left to the waiver wire in 12-team fantasy leagues.
Jul 12   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Van Jefferson Fails To Stand Out This Offseason

The Pittsburgh Steelers needed wide receiver Van Jefferson to stand out during offseason workouts, but he didn't. Spring practices typically don't mean a ton, but nothing has jumped out to suggest that Jefferson can be a difference-maker in 2024 with both Diontae Johnson and Allen Robinson II now out of town. Outside of George Pickens, there is a lot of opportunity in the Steelers' receivers room, but it looks like Jefferson hasn't really seized a role. As we head to training camp at the end of July, Jefferson will be competing with Calvin Austin II, rookie Roman Wilson, Scotty Miller and Quez Watkins for a role in the passing game in his first year in Pittsburgh. The 27-year-old had 20 receptions for only 209 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games (nine starts) with the Falcons and Rams in 2023 and will be a long shot for fantasy relevance outside of very deep leagues as receiver depth.
Jun 17   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Van Jefferson The Early WR2 In Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract to join the organization this offseason, and Mark Kaboly of the Athletic said he looks like the team's No. 2 wide receiver after OTAs. After moving on from Diontae Johnson, third-year wideout George Pickens is the unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver, but the depth chart behind him is weak on paper. Rookie Roman Wilson and veterans Calvin Austin III, Quez Watkins, and Scotty Miller are also likely to compete for targets behind Pickens, but Jefferson could have more fantasy football value than expected. The former second-round pick out of Florida has tallied 113 receptions for 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns in 61 games with the Rams and Atlanta Falcons. The Pittsburgh offense is tough to navigate for fantasy football in 2024, especially since many expect Russell Wilson to eventually be benched for Justin Fields. Ultimately, fantasy managers in shallow setups should likely opt to focus on acquiring Pickens or tight end Pat Freiermuth and the Steelers' running back tandem of Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the offense will likely remain a run-heavy attack.
Jun 10   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Steelers

Steelers Signing Van Jefferson

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing free-agent wide receiver Van Jefferson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. After the trade of receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers this week, the move to sign Jefferson will give new quarterback Russell Wilson a new weapon alongside George Pickens and Calvin Austin III. The 27-year-old former second-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2020 spent time with new Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith with the Atlanta Falcons last year, catching 12 of 28 targets for 101 yards in 12 games (five starts) with the team. The move to Pittsburgh should be a boost for Jefferson's weak fantasy value, but the Steelers could also add to the position in the upcoming NFL draft. In four years in the NFL, Jefferson has 113 receptions for 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns in 61 games (35 starts).
Mar 15   
Van Jefferson  • WR  •  Falcons

Van Jefferson Active For Falcons

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Van Jefferson is active and will make his debut for the team in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. Atlanta acquired Jefferson from the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday to give their receiving corps some more help. The 27-year-old probably will have his snaps limited in his first game with the Falcons, and it's not like Jefferson had been much of a fantasy option to begin with in LA, even with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) missing the first four games of the season. In five games with the Rams, Jefferson had just eight catches on 15 targets for 108 yards. Drake London will continue to be the Falcons' No. 1 receiver, even when Jefferson becomes even more comfortable with the playbook.
Oct 15, 2023   
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