# Justin Jefferson Out Week 5: Who to Start Instead

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> Justin Jefferson is ruled out with an ankle injury, pushing Jordan Addison into the top fantasy role for Minnesota's trip to New Orleans.

By Rhett Zone · Published 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC

_Drafted with AI from our own data and checked by an editor._

## Jefferson Ruled Out

Justin Jefferson has been listed as Out for the [Minnesota Vikings](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/minnesota-vikings)' Week 5 game at the [New Orleans Saints](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/new-orleans-saints) due to an ankle injury. He did not participate in practice, and his News Hub Fantasy projection before the designation was 13.0 DraftKings points on a $7,300 salary.

Fantasy managers should bench or drop Jefferson from active lineups this week. There is no path to him playing based on the information available, so plan as if he contributes zero points.

## Jordan Addison Becomes the Top Option

Jordan Addison moves into the top spot on Minnesota's receiver depth chart behind Jefferson. He carries a projection of 8.5 DraftKings points at a $5,800 salary for this matchup against New Orleans.

Addison is the clear start among Vikings receivers this week. His projection is well ahead of the other options behind him, and his salary offers value relative to that projected output.

## Jauan Jennings and [Tai Felton](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/tai-felton) Limited Value

Jauan Jennings sits third on the depth chart with a projection of just 1.5 DraftKings points at a $4,100 salary. Tai Felton is fourth with a 0.5-point projection at $3,000.

Neither Jennings nor Felton profiles as a usable fantasy play this week based on these numbers. Both should be avoided in all standard lineup formats, including deeper leagues, unless additional information changes their outlook before kickoff.

## What to Do

## What to Do

Sit [Justin Jefferson](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson-min) and start [Jordan Addison](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison) in his place for Week 5. Addison's 8.5-point projection makes him the only Minnesota receiver worth rostering in most formats this week.

Avoid [Jauan Jennings](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings) and Tai Felton given their low projections. If you are searching for a streaming option at receiver, look elsewhere rather than relying on Minnesota's lower depth chart behind Jefferson.

## In this story

- [Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/game/70)
- [Minnesota Vikings](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/minnesota-vikings)
- [New Orleans Saints](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/teams/new-orleans-saints)
- [Jauan Jennings](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jauan-jennings)
- [Jordan Addison](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/jordan-addison)
- [Justin Jefferson](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/justin-jefferson-min)
- [Tai Felton](https://profootballnewshub.com/nfl/players/tai-felton)

*This article was drafted with AI from Pro Football News Hub data (News Hub Fantasy projections, injury reports, depth charts and the schedule) and published automatically. Read how we use AI in our [editorial standards](https://profootballnewshub.com/editorial-standards).*

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