Huddle Up: Darnold was the QB7 in fantasy last season, and if he remains in Minnesota, he could remain a low-end QB1 option. If he goes to a QB-needy team without a lot around him, his value will drop.

Huddle Up: Jones' one-year deal contained four void years to lessen the blow on Minnesota's 2024 cap sheet but would have immediately made him a free agent and given the Vikings a sizable 2025 cap hit of $3.2 million if no action had been taken. Although there is no guarantee that he will return to the club next season, this gives the two sides additional time to hammer out a possible extension. Jones had a productive year in 2024 and can be viewed as a starting option in 2025 fantasy leagues regardless of where he lands.

Huddle Up: It is uncertain why a continuance was needed or granted, but it could be that the two sides are trying to work out a deal. Either way, Addison's ability to start the season on time likely hangs in the balance. A guilty verdict would likely force the NFL to find him in violation of the league's personal conduct policy, while an innocent verdict might allow him to avoid a suspension altogether.

Huddle Up: The Vikings will have a decision to make since Darnold had a breakout season in 2024, but they also have J.J. McCarthy coming back from injury. Darnold likely will be the starter for a team next season but probably will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback no matter where he signs.

Huddle Up: Darnold is coming off the best season of his career and should receive interest from multiple teams if the Vikings do not place the franchise tag on him. The Raider do not have a clear answer at quarterback at this time, and Darnold could be their long-term starter if they can reach an agreement. He probably will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback if he plays for the Raiders.

Huddle Up: If the Vikings bring back impending free-agent QB Sam Darnold, McCarthy is expected to serve as the team's backup. However, McCarthy has an excellent chance to win the starting job if Darnold heads elsewhere during the offseason. If the latter winds up being the case, McCarthy can be viewed as a No. 2 quarterback in 2025 fantasy leagues after missing his entire rookie campaign recovering from a torn meniscus.

Huddle Up: At this point, it appears the Vikings are comfortable with allowing Darnold to test the market and prepping 2024 rookie J.J. McCarthy to be the starter. Darnold is going to have a market in free agency with so many quarterback-needy teams and the draft class not particularly deep at the position. The Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders appear to be among the favorites for his services.

Huddle Up: McCarthy appears to be on track for training camp, but it is not known if he will have to compete with Sam Darnold or if he will have a clear path to the starting job. He likely will be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback in leagues if he starts.

Huddle Up: Darnold had an outstanding regular season and will be one of the top players available in free agency this offseason. He will be starting for a team in 2025 but may only be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback depending on the situation.

Huddle Up: Akers is coming off his best game with the Vikings and should see a handful of touches against the Los Angeles Rams. He could be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues.

Huddle Up: Akers led the way in the regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions last Sunday night, averaging 10.8 yards per tote. However, he is likely to take a backseat to Aaron Jones, who is also trending in the right direction and expected to start. Akers is worth a look as a RB3 or flex fantasy option in postseason leagues, and he isn't a bad mid-tier play in DFS if he can get to eight to 10 total touches.

Huddle Up: Darnold was one of the better options at quarterback in the regular season, but he appeared to crack under the pressure in Week 18. That remains a concern in another big-pressure situation, but the Los Angeles Rams are a very giving defense to quarterbacks, which makes Darnold a viable DFS option this week.

Huddle Up: Jones has been a strong fantasy asset all season long and there's no reason to believe that will change this week. Consider Jones a solid DFS option.

Huddle Up: Jefferson topped 1,500 yards for the third time in the last four years, and he tied a career high with 10 touchdowns. He is one of the top receiving options for fantasy contests, and he will be a potential top-five pick in 2025 drafts.

Huddle Up: Darnold appears to be dealing with a minor injury and is in no danger of missing the Wild Card playoff game. He has thrown six touchdowns in the last three games and can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Jones should be available for the Wild Card playoff game, but fantasy players will know more over the next few days. He will see plenty of touches if he plays and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Darnold is coming off a disappointing Week 18 performance but has thrown at least three touchdowns in three of the last five games. He seems to be on track to play in the Wild Card playoff game and can be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Jones likely will have a good chance to play in the Wild Card playoff game, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation over the next few days. He will receive most of the carries in the running game if he plays and can be a starting option in all leagues.

Huddle Up: With Sam Darnold under duress, he threw a lot passes to Hockenson with minimal success as the 2-8-0 effort was the low-water mark for the season (his previous low was 2-13-0 versus Tennessee). He missed the first meeting with the Rams while still working his way back last season's knee injury, but fellow TE Josh Oliver scored one of the team's two TDs that Thursday night, which gives Hockenson a little boost. He could be plugged into DFS lineups for this Monday night matchup.

Huddle Up: Addison endured easily his worst game of the season on Sunday night with just one catch for no yards. The previous holder for "worst game of the season" came versus the Rams on Oct. 24 when he caught two passes for 22 yards. Minnesota travels to LA this Monday where, despite his struggles earlier this year, Addison should be considered a WR3/flex for DFS purposes.

Huddle Up: With Sam Darnold under constant pressure, Jefferson picked a bad time to play below his usual All-Pro standards. He dropped a would-be touchdown at the back of the end zone and later had a ball punched out -- it was originally ruled a fumble but then was changed to an incompletion. Jefferson posted an 8-115-0 effort against the Rams back in October, and he'll be looking to get back on track after his Week 18 struggles. He's a high-end WR1 in DFS leagues for Wild Card Weekend.

Huddle Up: Akers accounted for Minnesota's biggest play of the night, a 58-yard run, but his other seven touches amounted to only 11 yards. He could potentially be deployed as a flex in DFS formats this Monday against his former club.

Huddle Up: Jones, who dealt with a quad injury coming out of Week 17, had one of his least impactful games and seemed largely uninvolved after halftime -- he was late getting on the field for unspecified reasons per a sideline report, but no injury was announced. When he faced the Rams earlier this season, the veteran ran 19 times for 58 yards (3.1 YPC) and had two catches for 37 yards. Assuming he's healthy, Jones is a solid RB1 for DFS leagues.

Huddle Up: Arguably the NFL's biggest Cinderella story of the season, Darnold turned into a pumpkin under a relentless barrage of pressure packages from the Lions on Sunday night. While you could argue Justin Jefferson should've hauled in a touchdown pass, Darnold was off target a lot in the season's final game, particularly in the red zone. It was the Vikings' second loss in two meetings with the Lions. As it happens, Minnesota's only other defeat came in LA against the Rams, which is where they're headed this Monday night. Darnold (240 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) was more effective in that one, but it was still among his shakier games of the year. Despite that, Darnold should still be viewed as one of the better options for DFS players in the Wild Card round.

Huddle Up: Jones should see his normal workload this week since the team will be playing for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. He posted over 100 total yards the last time he played against the Detroit Lions earlier in the season and should be a starting option in all leagues.

Huddle Up: With the division and No. 1 seed on the line, Jones has said he's going to play this week. He remains a solid RB2 play entering Week 18.

Huddle Up: Jones should be available for the regular season finale, but fantasy players can keep an eye on the situation to see if he suffers any setbacks. He will continue to be involved in both the running and passing game and should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: Considering the Vikings are still fighting going into Week 18, Jones will be a high-end RB2 option.