Van Jefferson

Van Jefferson (back) is active for Week 16 for the Tennessee Titans against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact

Jefferson will suit up after making progress throughout the practice week for the Titans, providing a boost to a Tennessee pass-catching group that rookie signal-caller Cam Ward will need to rely on against the Chiefs Sunday.

Van Jefferson (back) was upgraded to a limited participant at practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Jefferson was not able to practice on Wednesday due to a back injury, but he was upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday, which is a good sign for his Week 16 availability. If he is still ruled out, expect rookie Elic Ayomanor to benefit from his absence from a fantasy perspective.

Van Jefferson (back) was a non-participant at practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jefferson missed Tennessee's practice on Wednesday while tending to a back injury of some kind. It could leave him sidelined in Week 16, and if it does, Elic Ayomanor may see slightly more work in his absence.

Van Jefferson caught one of his five targets for 43 yards in a 37-24 loss to the 49ers in Week 15.

Fantasy Impact

Jefferson was inefficient in the loss, but his 43-yard grab early in the fourth quarter set up a one-yard touchdown catch for Jeffery Simmons on the ensuing play. Jefferson has caught 24 passes for 280 yards and one touchdown in 14 games this season. He will not be a recommended fantasy option in Week 16 against the Chiefs.

Van Jefferson caught two of his four targets for 17 yards in the Titans' 31-29 win over the Browns in Week 14.

Fantasy Impact

Jefferson has seen modest involvement in the Tennessee offense of late, registering four or more targets in seven of his last eight games. The wideout remains difficult for fantasy managers to trust in all formats ahead of a Week 15 contest against the San Francisco 49ers.