Van Jefferson caught 5-of-7 targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders’ Week 9 loss to the Rams.

Jefferson led all Commanders pass-catchers in targets and receiving yards, and hauled in the team’s lone passing touchdown of the day in Sunday’s defeat. With several receivers out for the Commanders in this one, Jefferson ran a season-high 25 routes and saw three targets on Washington’s first two offensive drives. Jefferson caught a seven-yard reception early in the second quarter to put the Commanders up 10-3, and caught a 21-yard pass in the fourth quarter as the Commanders were trying to mount a comeback. Jefferson had the kind of game fantasy managers hoped to see from Antonio Williams and/or Stefon Diggs and could see a similar role again on Thursday against the Giants if Treylon Burks (foot) remains sidelined. Despite the strong performance, don’t recommend chasing these points entering Week 10.