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Vikings Top Fantasy Players

These are the top fantasy football players of the Minnesota Vikings as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.

Data as of May 8, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Justin Jefferson WR MIN 1.04 -
2 Aaron Jones RB MIN 5.05 -
3 Jordan Addison WR MIN 6.02 -
4 Jordan Mason RB MIN 8.05 -
5 T.J. Hockenson TE MIN 8.06 -
6 J.J. McCarthy QB MIN 9.12 -
7 Minnesota Defense DEF MIN 14.06 -

Justin Jefferson

Justin Jefferson's current ADP is 1.04, which is the 4th pick of the 1st round, and 4th selection overall.

Justin Jefferson Average Draft Position PPR

Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones's current ADP is 5.05, which is the 5th pick of the 5th round, and 53rd selection overall.

Aaron Jones Average Draft Position PPR

Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison's current ADP is 6.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 6th round, and 62nd selection overall.

Jordan Addison Average Draft Position PPR

Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason's current ADP is 8.05, which is the 5th pick of the 8th round, and 89th selection overall.

Jordan Mason Average Draft Position PPR

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson's current ADP is 8.06, which is the 6th pick of the 8th round, and 90th selection overall.

T.J. Hockenson Average Draft Position PPR

J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy's current ADP is 9.12, which is the 12th pick of the 9th round, and 108th selection overall.

J.J. McCarthy Average Draft Position PPR

Minnesota Defense

Minnesota Defense's current ADP is 14.06, which is the 6th pick of the 14th round, and 162nd selection overall.

Minnesota Defense Average Draft Position PPR

Minnesota Vikings 2024 Schedule

Week Home/Away Opponent
1 Away New York Giants
2 Home San Francisco 49ers
3 Home Houston Texans
4 Away Green Bay Packers
5 Home New York Jets
7 Home Detroit Lions
8 Away Los Angeles Rams
9 Home Indianapolis Colts
10 Away Jacksonville Jaguars
11 Away Tennessee Titans
12 Away Chicago Bears
13 Home Arizona Cardinals
14 Home Atlanta Falcons
15 Home Chicago Bears
16 Away Seattle Seahawks
17 Home Green Bay Packers
18 Away Detroit Lions

Minnesota Vikings News

J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell Non-Committal On Potential Competition For J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell didn't really acknowledge whether former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) will face competition for the starting job in 2025. "J.J. is going to be in a great position to assume and ascend in our organization," O'Connell said on The Rich Eisen Show. "But right now, we really don't have any feelings on competition as much as we've got an obligation as coaches to put our players in position to attack that competition phase." Sam Howell and Brett Rypien are the other options in the QB room. O'Connell did say that McCarthy is "owning it" this offseason and will get plenty of reps with the starters. The 22-year-old missed his entire rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, but he's fully expected to be ready for the start of 2025. O'Connell said he's seen a difference in McCarthy's footwork, rhythm, timing and cadence from a year ago. The Vikes like him a lot, so he's expected to be the starter in Week 1, where he'll be a low-end QB2 in fantasy with upside.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

May 7, 2025 9:26 PM EST


Myles Price, Myles Price Lands With Vikings As UDFA

The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with undrafted rookie wide receiver Myles Price on Wednesday, according to NFL.com. Price spent his final collegiate season at Indiana following four years at Texas Tech. Overall, the Dallas, Texas native totaled 199 receptions for 2,217 yards and 13 touchdowns in 55 career games. His best season of production came in his 2021 sophomore year, compiling 38 receptions for 523 yards and two scores. He handled 42 punt returns and 59 kick returns in his career, so a special-teams role is likely his best shot to stick around and make the team's 53-man roster in 2025.

Myles Price player page.

April 30, 2025 2:13 PM EST


J.J. McCarthy, J.J. McCarthy Says He Knows He's Ready To Start For Vikings

There have been questions surrounding whether or not Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) was prepared to start in 2025, but the 2024 first-round pick out of Michigan has no doubts, saying, "I know I'm ready to start." The 22-year-old missed his entire rookie campaign after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, setting veteran Sam Darnold up as the clear starter all season. The Vikings traded for former Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell during the 2025 NFL Draft, but the team has not invested in other notable quarterbacks this offseason. That said, McCarthy is the clear favorite to earn the starting nod. While McCarthy will likely see growing pains in his first year, a supporting cast consisting of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and Aaron Jones should give him a chance to succeed. That said, he might not be on the fantasy radar in single-QB formats this season.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

April 29, 2025 3:17 PM EST


Sam Howell, Seahawks Trade Sam Howell To Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Sam Howell and the 172nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for the 142nd overall pick, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Vikings were in need of a backup quarterback after a busy offseason that saw Sam Darnold depart in free agency, leaving J.J. McCarthy (knee) as the team's presumptive starter. Ironically, Darnold went to the Seahawks, and Seattle also drafted Jalen Milroe on Friday, leaving Howell as the odd man out. Now, he'll bring his experience and leadership to Minnesota. It's an important addition for the Vikings given that McCarthy, who was last year's first-round pick, has not played a regular-season snap yet. He should start Week 1 this season, but Howell will be next in line if McCarthy suffers another injury or struggles.

Sam Howell player page.

April 26, 2025 2:13 PM EST


Sam Howell, Seahawks Open To Trading Sam Howell

The Seattle Seahawks are open to trading quarterback Sam Howell and have received inquiries from teams interested in landing the backup signal-caller, according to sources. The interest comes after Seattle reunited with former backup Drew Lock last week. Sam Darnold is the starter, but the Seahawks also have Jaren Hall as their No. 4 QB. General manager John Schneider said last week that the team is prepared to have Howell and Lock compete for the backup job behind Darnold this summer. Seattle acquired Howell in a trade last March with the Washington Commanders, giving up third- and fifth-round picks in exchange for fourth- and sixth-round picks. The 24-year-old didn't look great at all in relief of Geno Smith in December after he started all 17 games for the Commanders in 2023, throwing 21 touchdowns and a league-high 21 interceptions.

Sam Howell player page.

April 21, 2025 11:02 PM EST