Minnesota Vikings
NFC North | 14-3-0
Avg PTS
25.41
Rank: 9th
Avg Yds
365.83
Rank: 10th
Avg PYds
256.89
Rank: 5th
Avg RYds
108.94
Rank: 18th
Posted 3/25/2025 2:56 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy said that he hasn't been told that he's the starter.
Huddle Up: He's the only QB on the depth chart at the moment, but the team could still bring in a veteran to push him. He'll likely be a QB2 in fantasy in any event leading into the year.
Posted 3/19/2025 1:09 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has been the subject of trade calls, but Minnesota has rejected them.
Huddle Up: It remains to be seen who will be under center for the Vikes this season, but it could still wind up being McCarthy. He'll be a QB2 in fantasy most likely either way.
Posted 3/16/2025 1:07 am GMT
The Minnesota Vikings are acquiring RB Jordan Mason and the 187th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for the 160th overall pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to sources.
Huddle Up: Adding Mason to the backfield likely means fewer touches for Aaron Jones going forward. Jones should remain the top option in the Minnesota backfield, but he will likely top out as a RB2 with Mason being a priority backup.
Posted 3/11/2025 1:22 pm GMT
San Francisco 49ers restricted free-agent RB Jordan Mason received a second-round tender Tuesday, March 11.
Huddle Up: Mason was one of the best players in fantasy in the early part of last season, and he'll be and upside RB3 and an absolute handcuff to Christian McCaffrey again in 2025.
Posted 3/09/2025 9:53 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with the Vikings Sunday, March 9, worth $20 million, according to sources. The deal includes $13 million in guaranteed money.
Huddle Up: Jones is coming off one of his best seasons in the NFL and will continue to receive most of the work at running back for the Vikings next season. He can be a No. 2 or No. 3 running back in fantasy leagues.
Posted 3/07/2025 2:27 am GMT
San Francisco 49ers impending restricted free-agent RB Jordan Mason has been drawing trade interest.
Huddle Up: Mason has proven himself a capable lead back when given the opportunity, and he averaged 5.2 yards per carry on 153 attempts last year. If Mason ends up being positioned to receive significant touches in 2025, he will be in the RB2 mix.
Posted 3/02/2025 11:41 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent RB Aaron Jones is a player the Vikings are interested in re-signing this offseason.
Huddle Up: Jones rushed for a career-high 1,138 yards this past season and probably will receive most of the work at running back if he stays with the Vikings. He can be at least a No. 3 running back in all fantasy leagues next season.
Posted 2/26/2025 3:20 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) "has a chance" to be ready for the start of the team's offseason program in April, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Huddle Up: Dynasty managers would like something more than "has a chance," but the expectation is that McCarthy will be ready well before the start of training camp, which is what matters the most. It is looking more unlikely by the day that Minnesota will bring back Sam Darnold, so it would seem the 2024 first-rounder will likely be given every opportunity to begin the season as a starter after impressing the team last summer before his knee injury.
Posted 2/15/2025 4:28 pm GMT
The Minnesota Vikings and RB Aaron Jones mutually agreed to push back the void date on his contract from Monday, Feb. 17, to Tuesday, March 11, which is the day before NFL free agency officially begins.
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.
Posted 2/12/2025 3:16 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison filed a continuance of his DUI case on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and is now scheduled to have a pretrial hearing on March 12.
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.
Posted 2/09/2025 4:50 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) is slated to begin football drills in the next few weeks and is likely to be ready when organized team activities get underway in May.
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.
Posted 2/06/2025 12:22 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery and is looking forward to participating in offseason workouts.
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.
Posted 1/11/2025 10:04 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Saturday, Jan. 11, after being limited the two days prior and carries no designation for the wild-card game.
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.
Posted 1/11/2025 3:22 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson led the NFL with 47 receptions and 1,106 receiving yards on passes that traveled 10 or more yards in the air.
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.
Posted 1/10/2025 9:57 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 10.
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.
Posted 1/09/2025 10:45 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
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.
Posted 1/06/2025 6:17 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson had two receptions for nine yards versus the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Jan. 5. He was targeted eight times.
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.
Posted 1/06/2025 5:59 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison was targeted six times, catching one pass for zero yards during the team's Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions.
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.
Posted 1/06/2025 5:44 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson had three receptions for 54 yards in a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions. He was targeted a game-high nine times.
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.
Posted 1/06/2025 5:24 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones had 10 carries for 45 yards versus the Detroit Lions in Week 18. He added five receptions (on six targets) for 30 yards.
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.
Posted 1/03/2025 9:22 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
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.
Posted 1/02/2025 10:10 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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.
Posted 1/01/2025 11:13 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quadriceps) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 1.
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.
Posted 12/30/2024 8:45 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones (quad) is doing well and is expected to practice leading up to Week 18, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday, Dec. 30.
Huddle Up: Considering the Vikings are still fighting going into Week 18, Jones will be a high-end RB2 option.
Posted 12/30/2024 1:29 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught five of his six targets for 68 yards in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
Huddle Up: Hockenson still doesn't have a touchdown this year, but he is starting to find some consistency. He has had at least 45 receiving yards in three of his last four games and could have some value when fantasy playoff contests begin.
Posted 12/30/2024 1:26 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught six of his eight targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in a 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
Huddle Up: Addison is up to nine touchdown receptions on the year, and he continues to be a solid No. 2 option across from Justin Jefferson and a WR3 for fantasy owners.
Posted 12/23/2024 2:46 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson finisshed with two catches on five targets for 27 yards in a 27-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16.
Huddle Up: Hockenson still hasn't scored this season, and he has been held below 30 receiving yards in four of his eight games. He has TE1 upside, but fantasy owners would be wise to use a steadier option.
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