Justin Jefferson — Week 5: 15-Yard Go-Ahead Touchdown
2026 NFL Season · Half-PPR Scoring · Monday, Oct 12
Jefferson caught 6 of 7 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown against the Saints, a 15-yarder on third down that put Minnesota ahead 13-7, in a 23-13 win in New Orleans.
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Justin Jefferson caught almost everything thrown his way against the Saints: 7 targets, 6 catches, 79 yards, 1 touchdown and +5.5 expected points added (EPA) on his targets. EPA is what a play was worth given down, distance and field position.
The defining catch came early in the third quarter with Minnesota down 7-6. Third and 6 at the New Orleans 15, 12:13 left, Kyler Murray threw short left and Jefferson took it in for the touchdown and a 13-7 lead: +3.0 EPA and +12.3 points of win probability.
He had kept two first-half drives alive on third down. Third and 2 at the New Orleans 49 in the first quarter, he caught a deep ball for 19 yards (+2.0 EPA); third and 1 at his own 40 with a minute left in the half, he gained 21 more (+1.3).
His one carry went backward. Up 20-13 early in the fourth quarter, he lost 11 yards, Colby Wooden forced a fumble, and Murray recovered: -1.7 EPA.
His 79 yards were his most since 92 against the Packers in Week 1. Through Week 3 he had 13 catches, 179 yards, 2 touchdowns and +15.7 EPA.
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