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Can Murray Revive Jefferson's Elite Pace?
30 Jul
Summary
- Jefferson averaged over 20 PPR points per game from 2022-2024.
- Kyler Murray previously helped DeAndre Hopkins achieve 88 yards per game.
- Jefferson's targets and air yards remained high despite team's low scoring.
Justin Jefferson's fantasy outlook is significantly brighter with Kyler Murray at quarterback, according to Yahoo Fantasy analysts. Despite a past poor season with the Vikings in 2025 and a history of inconsistent quarterback play, Jefferson demonstrated his elite talent by averaging over 20 PPR points per game from 2022 to 2024.
Analysis indicates that Jefferson's target share and air yards remained high even during his team's struggles, finishing 26th in scoring. The system was designed to get him the ball, but prior quarterbacks failed to execute. Murray's past success, including enabling DeAndre Hopkins to average 88 receiving yards per game, offers a promising precedent.
Analysts believe Murray does not need to be a superstar for Jefferson to excel. If Murray can simply execute the offense's design and trust the system, Jefferson is poised to return to his historically dominant form. This outlook suggests Jefferson is currently a value pick in fantasy drafts, exceeding his current Yahoo ADP.
