Should I Add Van Jefferson For Fantasy Football Week 12? Waiver Wire Outlook

A week after Cooper Kupp was placed on the injured reserve due to a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 10, Van Jefferson played in a season-high 73% of the Rams' offensive plays. Jefferson accumulated three receptions for 41 receiving yards in Kupp's absence.

The third-year wideout missed the first eight weeks of the season recovering from a preseason knee injury. In his third game back from injury, Jefferson ran the second-most routes among the Rams' wide receivers.

With a bare receiving room, many are stashing Jefferson on their benches. What is Van Jefferson's fantasy outlook? Should I add Jefferson in fantasy leagues ahead of Week 12?

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What is Van Jefferson's Fantasy Football Outlook?

The former Florida Gator has run 77 total routes this year, with 31 coming in Week 11. 39.3% of Jefferson's snaps have come out of the slot this year, with the majority of them condensed in the most recent game.

The Rams' offense has undergone significant changes over the past two weeks. Leading rusher Darrell Henderson was cut on Tuesday. Matthew Stafford has been in and out from under center and will miss Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Most importantly, the Rams lost their focal point for likely the rest of the season.

If Van Jefferson can fill Cooper Kupp's void more than any other Rams receiver, he could have some fantasy relevance. It's a rather slim chance, considering the quarterback carousel, offensive overhaul, and difficult schedule to close the season. Los Angeles wide receivers have the sixth-most difficult fantasy schedule to close the season.

Should I Add Van Jefferson for Week 12 Fantasy Football?

It is not confirmed yet who the starting quarterback for the Rams will be on Sunday. Bryce Perkins has taken the majority of first-team reps in practice and is expected to make his first career start. Perkins completed 50% of his passes in relief for Stafford last week.

The Chiefs have allowed the seventh-most passing yards, the second-most passing touchdowns, and the fourth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this year.

There are no teams on a bye this week. Will a full slate of games, Van Jefferson shouldn't find a way into your lineup unless you are decimated by injuries. Despite a favorable matchup, it's unlikely Perkins can support fantasy relevance for any wide receiver. If you have space, you can stash Jefferson on your bench. Otherwise, don't feel the need to add him for this week.

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