Minnesota Vikings
NFC North | 5-1-0
Avg PTS
28
Rank: 6th
Avg Yds
351.67
Rank: 12th
Avg PYds
232.33
Rank: 11th
Avg RYds
119.33
Rank: 16th
Posted 10/21/2024 8:27 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Monday, Oct. 21. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Jones was able to play in the Week 7 game and should be available to play against the Los Angeles Rams. He will see plenty of touches during the game and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 10/21/2024 8:26 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) was limited during practice Monday, Oct. 21. The Vikings did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Hockenson has been practicing for a few weeks but needs to be activated from the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list before he can play again. He should be a solid part of the passing game when healthy and can be a starting option most weeks.
Posted 10/21/2024 6:21 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler carried the ball twice for four yards in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions.
Huddle Up: With Aaron Jones able to recover from his hip injury, Chandler was barely used on Sunday. His long-term outlook was also clouded by the mid-week acquisition of Cam Akers. While Chandler served as RB2 in Week 7, Akers could usurp that role at any point. If that happens, Chandler's appeal as a Jones handcuff would be gone.
Posted 10/20/2024 10:04 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught three passes for 66 yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. He was targeted four times during the game.
Huddle Up: Addison has recorded three receptions in every game this season, but his receiving yards have been inconsistent. He should see a handful of targets in Week 8 and can be a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 10/20/2024 10:01 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor caught four passes for 76 yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. He was targeted five times during the game.
Huddle Up: Nailor had one of his best games of the season against the Lions with season highs in receiving yards and targets. He should see a few targets next week and could be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues.
Posted 10/20/2024 9:56 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught seven passes for 81 yards and one touchdown against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. He was targeted eight times during the game.
Huddle Up: Jefferson has posted at least 80 yards in each of the last five games and has a touchdown in five of the six games this season. He is a must-start option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 10/20/2024 9:55 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushed for 93 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. He also caught three passes for 23 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Jones has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but it did not limit him against the Lions. He should be weekly starting option in fantasy leagues as long as he is able to play.
Posted 10/20/2024 9:48 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold went 22-for-27 for 259 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. He also rushed for 39 yards on four carries during the game.
Huddle Up: Darnold has slowed down a bit after an outstanding start to the season but threw for at least 250 yards for the third time this season. He will be on a short week against the Los Angeles Rams and probably should only be an option in two-quarterback leagues.
Posted 10/20/2024 3:38 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) is active for Week 7's game against the Detroit Lions.
Huddle Up: Jones had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited participant in two of the team's three practice sessions during the week. He can be a starting option in fantasy leagues this afternoon.
Posted 10/19/2024 8:07 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) was downgraded from questionable to out for Week 7 on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Huddle Up: Hockenson was designated to return a few weeks back but it's clear he needs more time. However, his 21-day window to be activated is almost closed, so it's safe to assume he'll be back next week. The Vikings don't have another tight end option on their roster, so fantasy owners will have to look elsewhere for help.
Posted 10/18/2024 8:08 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 18, and is listed as questionable for Week 7.
Huddle Up: Jones appears to have a good chance to play this week, but fantasy players will know more in the next few days. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues if he is cleared to play.
Posted 10/18/2024 1:56 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) appears unlikely to return in Week 7, in the opinion of NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The Week 8 game on Thursday Night Football appears more likely.
Huddle Up: Hockenson will be a TE1 if/when he returns, but there may be a week or two necessary to kick off the rust.
Posted 10/16/2024 11:17 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Huddle Up: Hockenson is working his way back from a serious injury but has not been added to the active roster at this point. He likely will be a fantasy option later in the season but can be avoided for now.
Posted 10/16/2024 11:11 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players should monitor the situation to see if Jones is in danger of missing the Week 7 game. He is a weekly starting option when healthy, but fantasy players will need a backup plan ready in case he is ruled out.
Posted 10/15/2024 10:43 pm GMT
The Minnesota Vikings acquired RB Cam Akers and a conditional 2026 seventh-round draft pick a trade with the Houston Texans, according to sources Tuesday, Oct. 15. The Texans received a conditional 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange.
Huddle Up: Akers could have a decent role alongside Ty Chandler if Aaron Jones (hip) misses time. Akers is a stash for now in deeper leagues.
Posted 10/08/2024 5:27 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hip) is still undergoing evaluations on his Week 5 hip injury, but "all the early information" suggests he avoided a long-term injury, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Per O'Connell, Jones is considered "week-to-week at this point."
Huddle Up: It is great news for fantasy managers as Jones is off to another fine start to the season. The Vikings are on a bye this week, so there is a chance the 29-year-old could be ready for Week 7. With that said, managers should not be surprised if Minnesota plays it safe and rests him against the Detroit Lions in Week 7 if it has any doubt about his ability to play. Ty Chandler would get the start in that scenario but does not possess much upside against such a stout run defense.
Posted 10/06/2024 10:17 pm GMT
Houston Texans RB Cam Akers rushed for 42 yards and one touchdown on nine carries against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. He also caught two passes for five yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Akers received his second straight start and had a solid outing for fantasy players. He probably will see a big drop off in touches next week if Joe Mixon or Dameon Pierce are ready to play again. Akers can be a flex option in fantasy leagues if he receives another start.
Posted 10/06/2024 6:03 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught three passes for 36 yards against the New York Jets in Week 5. He was targeted eight times during the game.
Huddle Up: Addison received a season-high eight targets this week and should have more success in the upcoming games. He should be a starting option in most fantasy leagues next week against the Detroit Lions.
Posted 10/06/2024 6:00 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson caught six passes for 92 yards against the New York Jets in Week 5. He was targeted 14 times during the game.
Huddle Up: Jefferson saw his four-game touchdown streak snapped this week but has posted at least 80 yards in each of the last four games. He is a must-start option in all leagues when healthy.
Posted 10/06/2024 5:47 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (hip) rushed for 29 yards on seven carries against the New York Jets in Week 5 before he left the game because of a hip injury. He also caught one pass for 24 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to monitor Jones' practice participation next week to see if he has a chance to play in Week 7. He is a starting option in all fantasy leagues when healthy, but players will need other options ready in case he sits out.
Posted 10/06/2024 5:41 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler rushed for 30 yards on 14 carries against the New York Jets in Week 5. He also caught two passes for nine yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Chandler took over as the starting running back after Aaron Jones' injury and could start in Week 7 if Jones is not available to play. He can be at least a flex option in fantasy leagues if he starts.
Posted 10/06/2024 5:37 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold went 14-for-31 for 179 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the New York Jets in Week 5. He also rushed for 11 yards on five carries during the game.
Huddle Up: Darnold was held without a touchdown for the first time this season and did not have much success during the second half of the game. He may be involved in a high scoring game against the Detroit Lions next week and could be a low-end No. 1 quarterback in some deeper leagues.
Posted 10/05/2024 1:53 am GMT
Houston Texans RB Cam Akers faces the the Buffalo Bills in Week 5, and the Bills are allowing the third-most rushing yards per game and a league-high 5.7 yards per carrry.
Huddle Up: With Joe Mixon ruled out and Dameon Pierce questionable, Akers should lead the Houston backfield for the second week in a row. He managed 53 yards on 13 carries against Jacksonville in Week 4, and he could top those numbers against a Buffalo defense that was just shredded by Derrick Henry. Dial up Akers as a flex option.
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