Fantasy Football Player Notes

The All-Pro WR shut down any doubt that he could produce without Kirk Cousins in 2024, finishing as the fantasy WR2 overall and in points per game. He caught over 100 passes and surpassed 1,500 receiving yards tying a career-high with 10 touchdowns finishing first in end-zone targets. He tied Chase for the most WR1 weekly finishes (12).
It was his fourth time finishing inside the top 5 fantasy WRs. It should be noted that Jefferson's production did dip slightly after T.J. Hockenson returned to the lineup.
It's very possible that with QB question marks in 2025, Jefferson's production (specifically TDs) could decline. But it would need to be an absolute implosion for the Vikings WR to fall outside the top 5 just based on his talent and deployment in the Kevin O'Connell offense.

T.J. Hockenson returned from a knee injury in Week 9. He was just the TE12 after coming back but he showed that he was fully recovered from his 2023 injury. The Vikings TE only scored 1 TD but was pacing for nearly 100 targets, and 71 catches for 800 yards (top 8 numbers among 2024 tight ends).
With a full bill of health entering the 2025 season, Hockenson will be back in the top five tight end rankings albeit with some question marks surrounding the Vikings QB situation. WR teammate Jordan Addison might also face a suspension, clearing out targets for Hockenson to open the year for Minnesota.