Justin Jefferson is back in the 2026 fantasy football WR1 conversation.
The target volume never disappeared. The quarterback accuracy did.
With Carson Wentz in 2025:
30.9% team target share
12.0% inaccurate target rate
2.43 yards per route run
17.1 expected PPG, WR5
With J.J. McCarthy:
31.9% team target share
19.7% inaccurate target rate
1.73 yards per route run
15.6 expected PPG, but only 11.0 actual PPG
Kyler Murray posted a 13.0% inaccurate throw rate to wide receivers last season and sits at 9.8% for his career.
Jefferson does not need elite quarterback play. He needs competent ball placement.
Minnesota also has our easiest passing schedule for 2026.
Is Jefferson a legitimate WR1 overall candidate, or are you still fading him after last season?
Send this to the manager who thinks 2025 changed who Jefferson is. Save it for draft season.
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