Jeremiyah Love or Justin Jefferson: Who Should You Start?
2026 Week 4 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Start Love — Jefferson is ruled out.
Justin Jefferson is ruled out, which settles it: Jeremiyah Love is the only startable side of this call. Love projects 15.5 PPR points.
Jeremiyah Love
12.814.215.5 Projected Points
Justin Jefferson
12.215.418.7 Projected Points
Jeremiyah Love’s market
Why Jeremiyah Love
StartRookie RB in a committee backfield. Explosive big-play back with breakaway speed and pass-game receiving upside.
Start — every-week RB start at consensus RB11: 11% target share, 15.5 PPR projected vs NYG.
- NYG ranks 13 of 32 against RBs (a middle-of-the-road matchup, 3-game sample).
- Vegas implies 19.3 team points as 7.0-point underdogs.
- Listed RB on the latest depth chart with a 49% snap share.
Latest on Love
Rookie had 109 scrimmage yards against 49ers
The running back out of Notre Dame rushed 21 times for 90 yards and caught five passes, including a TD.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Why Justin Jefferson
SitWR1 and elite No. 1 target. All-Pro caliber route technician with rare contested-catch ability and massive target share.
Ruled out — verdict void; pivot to your bench.
- Currently ruled out — not a viable start until his status changes.
- MIA ranks 5 of 32 against WRs (one of the tougher matchups, 3-game sample).
- Vegas implies 25.5 team points as 7.5-point favorites.
- Listed WR on the latest depth chart with a 68% snap share.
Latest on Jefferson
Justin Jefferson will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins with a sprained left ankle.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson out vs. Dolphins with ankle injuryESPN · Oct 2, 2026Justin Jefferson is ruled out for the Vikings' Week 4 game against the Dolphins with an ankle injury.
Final Vikings vs. Dolphins Injury Report for Week 4 of 2026: Justin Jefferson Ruled Outvikings.com · Oct 1, 2026Kevin Seifert discusses what that means for the team and why the Kyler Murray and Jordan Addison connection is one to watch for.
Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has an ankle sprain, according to the MRI performed Monday, and there's a chance he'll be able to play Sunday against the Dolphins.
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a first-quarter injury to his left ankle.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Jeremiyah Love | Justin Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 12.814.215.5 | 12.215.418.7 |
| Consensus rank | RB11 | WR6 |
| Opponent vs position | NYG · 13 of 323-game sample | MIA · 5 of 323-game sample |
| Rushing Yards | 21 of 32 | — |
| Rushing TDs | 8 of 32 | — |
| Rushing Attempts | 9 of 32 | — |
| Receptions | 9 of 32 | 9 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 11 of 32 | 8 of 32 |
| Anytime TD | 20 of 32 | 3 of 32 |
| Receiving TDs | — | 3 of 32 |
| Targets | — | 1 of 32 |
| Target share | 11% | 25% |
| Reception share | 12% | 32% |
| Implied total · spread | 19.3+7.0 | 25.5-7.5 |
| Depth chart | RB1 | WR1 |
| Snap share | 49% | 68% |
| Injury designation | — | out |
Recent form
Jeremiyah Love — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs SF | 16.919.421.9 |
| Week 2 | vs SEA | 4.56.07.5 |
| Week 1 | vs LAC | 11.012.013.0 |
Justin Jefferson — last 3 weeks
| Week 3 | vs TB | 3.24.25.2 |
| Week 2 | vs CHI | 5.57.08.5 |
| Week 1 | vs GB | 23.227.231.2 |
Signal breakdown
- 15.5 vs 18.7 projected PPR pointsJustin Jefferson +
- Rank 11 vs 6Justin Jefferson +
- Opponent DvP rank 13 vs 5 (32 = softest)Jeremiyah Love +
- Implied 19.3 vs 25.5 team pointsJustin Jefferson +
- A ruled-out player cannot be a startJeremiyah Love +
- 49% vs 68% snap shareJustin Jefferson +
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