Minnesota Vikings
NFC North | 6-6-0
Avg PTS
21.92
Rank: 15th
Avg Yds
364.08
Rank: 10th
Avg PYds
272
Rank: 4th
Avg RYds
92.08
Rank: 27th
Posted 12/08/2023 3:50 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) said his goal is to still reach 1,000 receiving yards this season despite missing the past seven games. "I want to end every single year over 1,000 yards," Jefferson said.
Huddle Up: Jefferson was averaging 135.8 yards per game prior to suffering an injury in Week 5, and assuming he can develop chemistry with Joshua Dobbs in short order, he could still deliver another 1,000-yard season.
Posted 12/07/2023 12:32 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Huddle Up: Jefferson has been practicing for a few weeks and should return to the starting lineup this week. He is one of the best receivers in the NFL when healthy and should be a starting option in all leagues.
Posted 12/06/2023 7:09 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs will start in Week 14, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
Huddle Up: Dobbs came crashing back down to Earth in Week 12 after a four-interception performance against the Chicago Bears. He is not a suggested lineup option.
Posted 11/28/2023 8:21 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Huddle Up: It comes a day too late for many of his fantasy managers, but this move at least guarantees the best receiver in the game should be able to hit the ground running once the Vikings return from their upcoming bye to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14. There is little question Jefferson's return will significantly enhance the fortunes of any fantasy team that was able to remain in contention for a playoff spot without him. Get him back in lineups as soon as possible once Week 13 ends.
Posted 11/28/2023 6:28 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs tossed four interceptions in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, and head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday, Nov. 27, that he considered replacing Dobbs with QB Nick Mullens before the team's lone touchdown drive. "It started to get to the point where I was thinking about what would give us a spark," O'Connell said. He added that the team will "take a look at everything" in regards to quarterback after the team's bye.
Huddle Up: Dobbs has been a great story to date, but he has lost his past two starts, and he made some really poor decisions with plenty of miscues on Monday night. Fantasy managers might want to hang onto Dobbs if you have plenty of roster flexibility, but if you need the roster spot, it isn't a terrible idea to drop him after this stinker.
Posted 11/27/2023 5:30 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) won't be activated to play Monday, Nov. 27, but he is expected to be 100 percent after the bye week. He's expected to play Dec. 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Huddle Up: You'll receive a nice holiday gift for the fantasy playoffs if you're able to hold it down two more weeks. He's a must-start upon activation.
Posted 11/25/2023 11:01 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) was a full participant at practice Saturday, Nov. 25, and carries no designation on the final Week 12 injury report.
Huddle Up: Hockenson should be good to go and his a strong TE1 option every week considering his target share in the offense.
Posted 11/25/2023 8:33 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was limited at practice once again on Saturday, Nov. 25, and is questionable for Week 12.
Huddle Up: After not practicing fully at all once again this week, it would appear Jefferson is more likely to sit than not. The elite WR1 should be in lineups if active, but if not Jordan Addison can once again be deployed as a WR2. The lack of production from K.J. Osborn the last two weeks makes him a desperation flex play, at best.
Posted 11/25/2023 12:10 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 24.
Huddle Up: Hockenson should be able to play in the Week 12 game, but fantasy players will know more in a few days. He is a big part of the passing game when healthy and should be a starting option in all leagues if he plays.
Posted 11/23/2023 10:34 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 23.
Huddle Up: Hockenson has been on the injury report for a few weeks but should be available for the Week 12 game. He has shown a good connection with Joshua Dobbs and can be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/23/2023 10:34 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 23.
Huddle Up: Jefferson's availability for Week 12 is still uncertain at this point, but the team could consider holding him out until after their bye. He is a weekly starting option in all leagues when healthy, but fantasy players may have to wait a bit longer for his return.
Posted 11/23/2023 5:20 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, according to sources Thursday, Nov. 23.
Huddle Up: Jefferson has been practicing since being designated to return, but it's clear he won't be activated until he's fully healthy. With the Vikings on a bye in Week 13, there's a good chance Jefferson isn't activated until Week 14. Once he is activated, he's a weekly starter in fantasy.
Posted 11/20/2023 9:56 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is considered questionable to play against the Chicago Bears in Week 12, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell on Monday, Nov. 20.
Huddle Up: Jefferson's practice window was opened Nov. 8 so the Vikings still have time to activate him. If Jefferson is activated, it likely means the team is very comfortable with where he's at in terms of a potential setback, but managers will need to have a pivot option ready in the event he's inactive again.
Posted 11/20/2023 5:33 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler rushed 10 times for 73 yards and caught four passes for 37 yards in a 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 11.
Huddle Up: The Vikings have struggled to establish a steady running game this season, and they could decide to give Chandler some more touches to try to bolster the attack. If nothing else, his involvement in the passing game makes him worth stashing in PPR formats.
Posted 11/20/2023 12:57 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) is officially active for the Week 11 game.
Huddle Up: Mattison should receive his normal workload this week against the Denver Broncos and can be at least a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/19/2023 6:50 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RBs Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler are expected to evenly split carries for Week 11's game against the Denver Broncos.
Huddle Up: Mattison is being eased back into action after sustaining a concussion during Week 10's game, while Chandler's role has increased in recent weeks due to the season-ending injury to RB Cam Akers (Achilles). Both Mattison and Chandler can be viewed as low-end RB2 or flex options in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/18/2023 10:10 pm GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was not activated for Week 11 and remains on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 18.
Huddle Up: Jefferson will now miss two games since being designated to return so managers will need to find a pivot option for Week 11. There's a good chance he's activated in Week 12, and he'll be a weekly starter once he returns.
Posted 11/18/2023 12:14 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Hockenson has shown a good connection with Joshua Dobbs over the last few weeks and should see plenty of targets this week. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/18/2023 12:12 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR K.J. Osborn (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Osborn is coming off a disappointing performance in his last game but has been seeing a good amount of targets over the last month. He should see a handful of targets this week and could be a possible flex option in some leagues.
Posted 11/18/2023 12:10 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 17, and is not on the injury report for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Dobbs has played very well since joining the Vikings and could have Justin Jefferson back this week. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/18/2023 12:07 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 17, but is listed as questionable for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Mattison probably will be a game-time decision, so fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation. He should receive most of the carries if he is cleared to play and can be a No. 2 running back or flex option in leagues.
Posted 11/18/2023 12:05 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 17, and is listed as questionable for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation to see if Jefferson is activated from the Reserve/Injured list this weekend. He will be a starting option in all fantasy leagues once he returns to the active roster.
Posted 11/17/2023 12:37 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR K.J. Osborn (concussion) practiced in full once again on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Huddle Up: Head coach Kevin O'Connell has said that Osborn is likely to be back this week, but the Vikings wideout will only be a flex option if Justin Jefferson (hamstring) doesn't play.
Posted 11/17/2023 12:34 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday, Nov. 16.
Huddle Up: Jefferson was limited in practice all of last week before not suiting up, so his status remains very much up in the air ahead of the final injury report on Friday. If he's activated from injured reserve and plays, Jefferson should be considered the same WR1 he always is. If he sits, Jordan Addison will be a solid WR2 option once again, while K.J. Osborn (concussion) will warrant flex consideration if he's cleared to play.
Posted 11/17/2023 12:17 am GMT
Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison (concussion) was limited in practice on Thursday, Nov. 16, after not practicing the day before.
Huddle Up: This is a step in the right direction, but Mattison still has to be cleared from the concussion protocol, which has a chance to happen in the next few days. If Mattison plays, he's a flex option. If he sits, Ty Chandler will take the reins of the backfield and should be considered a flex option.
REAL TALK
“
If you want to win your league, use The Huddle. It’s that simple.”
Paul Friel
WCOFF $200,000 Champion
I have been a member of The Huddle for 9 years. I find The Huddle’s information very helpful... The Huddle has the best ‘Ease of Schedule’ ranking system I have ever seen.”
Kenny Hegmann
Mr. Fantasy Football $35,000 Champion
I’ve been a Huddle member for two years… This year we took everything: points, record, ranking, $$$$$, and the championship! Your timely insights helped us draft and maintain the best team from top to bottom throughout the entire season. Thanks a million and see you next season.”
Jerry Mitchell
The Huddle is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America, Fantasy Sports Trade Association and Fantasy Sports Writers Association.
Use of this website constitutes acceptance of its Privacy Notice and Terms of Use.
© 2023 THEHUDDLE.COM
Part of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties