Huddle Up: Addison's numbers have dropped in two consecutive years, which playing in fewer games each season contributed to. He had a 42-610-3 line last season, and the stability of the quarterback position will loom large on his fantasy appeal in 2026. He'll be in the WR3 conversation with big potential spikes of boom or bust each way.

Huddle Up: Hockenson has battled injuries recently, and he has finished with less than 500 receiving yards in each of the last two seasons. Regardless of where he ends up playing in 2026, Hockenson looks like a low-ceiling TE2 at this stage of his career.

Huddle Up: Nailor picked a good time to have a career year, as he is a free-agent-to-be. He might never be a WR1 in the NFL, but the sixth-round draft pick in the 2022 NFL Draft has posted 10 touchdowns in the past two seasons, and he might be in line for a big payday and a chance at a larger role elsewhere. Depending upon where he goes will dictate the amount of fantasy appeal he will have in 2026.

Huddle Up: Jefferson's yardage total was a career low, even lower than the 1,074 he posted in 2023 in just 10 games due to injury. It's no surprise, as he had the likes of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer throwing to him. It's actually quite surprising that Jefferson was still able to post his sixth 1,000-yard campaign in as many NFL seasons. It's a testament to how great of a receiver he is. If Minnesota can get an NFL-caliber QB under center in 2026, with either McCarthy taking a big step forward, an NFL veteran joining the fray or the team drafts another big-time arm, Jefferson could be back as a top-tier fantasy talent. Watch the offseason moves closely in the Twin Cities.

Huddle Up: Mason had a pretty good season with 758 rushing yards, 4.8 yards per rushing attempt and six rushing touchdowns despite some shaky quarterback play putting pressure on the run game. If he is back in the Twin Cities in 2026, he could be a decent middle-round fantasy option on draft day. He isn't RB1 material, but he proved he can be a useful RB3 or flex fantasy option, especially when the matchup is favorable.

Huddle Up: Brosmer appeared in a handful of games, but he isn't a long-term answer in the Twin Cities, even if the team decides McCarthy also isn't the guy. It wouldn't be shocking to see the team add a big-name free-agent QB, or draft another signal caller early. Brosmer isn't a recommended fantasy option in 2026.

Huddle Up: If McCarthy is done for the day, it would be a disappointing finish to an injury-riddled season. It's especially tough for Vikings fans, as last year's QB, Sam Darnold, steered the Seattle Seahawks to the No. 1 seed in the NFC, while Minnesota has missed the playoffs. The Vikings also had Daniel Jones in the building at the end of last season, and they let him walk, too. McCarthy might not be the long-term solution, and we'll see if they bring in a veteran or use a draft pick to address the situation heading into 2026. If McCarthy is the starter again, he is nothing more than a low-end QB2 in most fantasy leagues.

Huddle Up: With Aaron Jones being ruled out for Week 18, Mason will be the leadback and has a chance to produce in the role. He can be either an RB2 or a flex option in Week 18 lineups.

Huddle Up: McCarthy being named the starter allows for him to prove himself one last time before a pivotal offseason for the Vikings. He is looking to solidify himself as their starter for 2026, and this week could determine that for him.

Huddle Up: Jones' availability for Week 18 is uncertain at this point since he has not practice at this point this week. He is usually at least a flex option when healthy, but fantasy players may need other options ready in case he is ruled out.

Huddle Up: Hockenson missed his second straight practice Thursday and seems to be in danger of missing the Week 18 game. Fantasy players will know more after the final practice of the week but may want to avoid Hockenson because of the injury.

Huddle Up: McCarthy is working his way back from the hand injury and seems to have a chance to be available for Week 18. He has some decent games before the injury but may only be a possible option in two-quarterback leagues if he plays.

Huddle Up: Mason seems to have a good chance to play in the finale, but fantasy players will know more in a few days. He should see a decent amount of touches if he plays and can be a possible flex option in some leagues.

Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to check later in the week to see if Jones is able to take part in practice. He will receive most of the work at running back if he plays and can be at least a flex option in leagues.

Huddle Up: Hockenson was ruled out of the Week 17 game because of the injury and is not off to a good start for the Week 18 game. Fantasy players will have a better idea of his status later in the week but probably should not expect him to play.

Huddle Up: McCarthy will remain up in the air in terms of status for Week 18, but he can help his case for being the starter in 2026 by playing well.

Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor McCarthy's practice participation this week if see if he will be available for the game. He has been playing better recently but can still be avoided in most leagues if active.

Huddle Up: For the second week in a row and for the third time in the last five games, Nailor was held without a catch. Nailor's fantasy value was already erratic, and if Max Brosmer has to start at quarterback in the finale, Nailor shouldn't be starting in any format.

Huddle Up: On a day when the Vikings threw for just 51 yards, Addison salvaged his stat line with a long touchdown run. Of course, the fact that he failed to catch a pass is cause for concern, and if Max Brosmer is back under center in the season finale, Addison will be a risky WR4.

Huddle Up: Despite the lackluster stat line, Jefferson actually led the team in catches, targets and receiving yards. Max Brosmer completed just nine passes for 51 yards for the entire game, and if he is under center again in the finale, Jefferson's ceiling will likely remain severely limited.

Huddle Up: With Jordan Mason sidelined, Chandler operated as the backup to Aaron Jones. He would presumably fill the same role in the finale if Mason remains sidelined, but he is unlikely to see enough touches to have any fantasy value.

Huddle Up: With Jordan Mason sidelined, Jones handled a majority of the carries, and he has logged 39 carries over the last two games. He wasn't efficient, but as long as Mason is sidelined, Jones should see enough volume to push for RB2 status.

Huddle Up: Mason being ruled out clears the way for both Aaron Jones Sr. and Ty Chandler to see more work. Jones is worth plugging into your lineup as a flex option in deeper leagues.

Huddle Up: Jones Sr. may be one of the few Vikings worth starting as a flex in Week 17. He is a dual-threat out of the backfield, which may be a safety valve for Max Brosmer, who is starting at quarterback.

Huddle Up: Hockenson being ruled out means that Josh Oliver should be the primary target in the tight end spot for the Vikings. That being said, Max Brosmer starting at quarterback means you should ignore the Vikings' offense in Week 17.