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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 September 10, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Justin Jefferson WR MIN 1.04 6
2 Aaron Jones Sr. RB MIN 6.05 6
3 T.J. Hockenson TE MIN 7.03 6
4 Jordan Addison WR MIN 9.05 6
5 J.J. McCarthy QB MIN 9.09 6
6 Jordan Mason RB MIN 9.10 6
7 Minnesota Defense DEF MIN 12.09 6

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 Sr.

Aaron Jones Sr.'s current ADP is 6.05, which is the 5th pick of the 6th round, and 64th selection overall.

Aaron Jones Sr. Average Draft Position PPR

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson's current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 75th selection overall.

T.J. Hockenson Average Draft Position PPR

Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison's current ADP is 9.05, which is the 5th pick of the 9th round, and 100th selection overall.

Jordan Addison Average Draft Position PPR

J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy's current ADP is 9.09, which is the 9th pick of the 9th round, and 104th selection overall.

J.J. McCarthy Average Draft Position PPR

Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason's current ADP is 9.10, which is the 10th pick of the 9th round, and 105th selection overall.

Jordan Mason Average Draft Position PPR

Minnesota Defense

Minnesota Defense's current ADP is 12.09, which is the 9th pick of the 12th round, and 140th selection overall.

Minnesota Defense Average Draft Position PPR

Minnesota Vikings 2025 Schedule

Week Home/Away Opponent
4 Away Pittsburgh Steelers
5 Away Cleveland Browns
1 Away Chicago Bears
2 Home Atlanta Falcons
3 Home Cincinnati Bengals
7 Home Philadelphia Eagles
8 Away Los Angeles Chargers
9 Away Detroit Lions
10 Home Baltimore Ravens
11 Home Chicago Bears
12 Away Green Bay Packers
13 Away Seattle Seahawks
14 Home Washington Commanders
15 Away Dallas Cowboys
16 Away New York Giants
17 Home Detroit Lions
18 Home Green Bay Packers

Minnesota Vikings News

Justin Jefferson, High-Stakes Call Looms With Justin Jefferson Facing Giants

For fantasy managers still playing into the money weeks of the season, the decision to start or sit Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson against the New York Giants might come with a bit of heartburn. A prolonged slump has Jefferson in risky WR2 territory, which sounds baffling, given his past production. The former LSU Tiger has just six catches for 37 yards in the past three weeks, has not scored a touchdown since Week 9, hasn't eclipsed 80 yards since Week 5, and missed out on two touchdowns last week -- one called back because of a penalty and one he dropped. Overall, however, the Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have played significantly better during the past two weeks with back-to-back wins in which the offense scored more than 30 points. Additionally, the matchup is great, as the Giants have surrendered the fourth-most air yards and rank 30th against half-PPR receivers. Managers have surely been burned, but Jefferson still has an ever-present week-winning potential that figures to eventually make an appearance again.

Justin Jefferson player page.

December 19, 2025 4:30 PM EST


J.J. McCarthy, Another Quality Matchup For J.J. McCarthy In Week 16

In the midst of the best stretch of his young career, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy can be considered a high-potential QB2 option for managers in Superflex leagues as the Vikings look to continue their winning streak in Week 16 at the New York Giants. He'll see another good matchup against the 2-12 Giants, who rank 27th in scoring percentage and 30th in turnover percentage, but could see a patchwork Minnesota offensive line. The Vikings will be without left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) and could also be missing right tackle Brian O'Neill (heel), who is questionable. McCarthy, who has been limited to eight starts in two years due to injuries, looked significantly improved during the past two games, in which he completed 66% of passes, accounted for six touchdowns, committed only one turnover, and finished among the top 10 fantasy quarterbacks both times. McCarthy is still raw and prone to volatility, but the past two weeks vindicated managers who kept the faith, giving them a quality option with a favorable matchup deep in the fantasy playoffs.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

December 19, 2025 4:26 PM EST


Aaron Jones Sr., Improving Offense Gives Aaron Jones Sr. Potential In Week 16 Matchup

As the Minnesota Vikings' offense has looked markedly improved during the past two weeks, an increased commitment to the running game offers great potential for running back Aaron Jones Sr. in Week 16 against the New York Giants. The Vikings ran the ball on nearly 57% of snaps the past two games, did damage with play-fakes, and saw quarterback J.J. McCarthy play his best football of the year. Jones has 15 touches in back-to-back weeks, which could mean good things against a Giants defense that ranks dead last in yards per carry allowed. Additionally, New York ranks a lowly 30th against half-PPR running backs and has allowed the fifth-most rushing touchdowns, presenting a terrific matchup at a great time for managers who roster the veteran running back. Jones can be considered a solid RB2 with the potential for more in Week 16.

Aaron Jones Sr. player page.

December 19, 2025 4:20 PM EST


Jordan Mason, Jordan Mason Offers Lineup Potential Against Struggling Giants

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason should be considered an RB3/flex option when his team takes on the porous run defense of the New York Giants in Week 16. The Vikings have found an excellent run-pass balance in victories the past two weeks that has been a positive development overall, but also has led to more work for Mason. The former San Francisco 49er drew double-digit carries in both games, and even more notably, earned six carries and a touchdown in the red zone. The Giants have allowed the fifth-most rushing touchdowns and rank dead last in yards per carry allowed, which bodes well for the Minnesota running game. Though he is touchdown-dependent and still behind fellow running back Aaron Jones Sr., Mason's workload and quality matchup are enough to consider for a flex spot.

Jordan Mason player page.

December 19, 2025 4:18 PM EST


Jordan Addison, Risk And Reward On Deck For Jordan Addison At Giants

For managers still playing, the decision to start or sit Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison against the New York Giants is a riddle. This week, the former USC and Pitt standout qualifies as an ultimate high-risk, high-reward WR3/flex option. He has an outstanding matchup against a poor Giants pass defense that has allowed the fourth-most points to half-PPR receivers and fourth-most air yards, both great signs for a home-run hitter like Addison. Additionally, the Vikings' offense has been markedly better during the past two weeks, during which the offense scored 30-plus points, and Addison recorded more than 60 yards both times. But there is also the downside: Minnesota still ranks among the league's worst in turnover percentage, sacks allowed, and scoring percentage. In the six games preceding back-to-back wins, Addison averaged a paltry 27.5 receiving yards. Managers in the fantasy playoffs will have to evaluate the full picture of their roster to gauge whether the possibility of Addison having a big game is worth the risk of a dud.

Jordan Addison player page.

December 19, 2025 4:18 PM EST