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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 August 12, 2026.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Jefferson | WR | MIN | 2.03 | 6 |
| 2 | Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | MIN | 8.07 | 6 |
| 3 | Jordan Addison | WR | MIN | 9.07 | 6 |
| 4 | Minnesota Defense | DEF | MIN | 10.11 | 6 |
| 5 | Jordan Mason | RB | MIN | 11.03 | 6 |
| 6 | T.J. Hockenson | TE | MIN | 13.02 | 6 |
| 7 | Kyler Murray | QB | MIN | 13.03 | 6 |
| 8 | Jauan Jennings | WR | MIN | 13.04 | 6 |
| 9 | Will Reichard | PK | MIN | 14.05 | 6 |
Justin Jefferson
Justin Jefferson's current ADP is 2.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 2nd round, and 14th selection overall.
Aaron Jones Sr.
Aaron Jones Sr.'s current ADP is 8.07, which is the 7th pick of the 8th round, and 90th selection overall.
Jordan Addison
Jordan Addison's current ADP is 9.07, which is the 7th pick of the 9th round, and 103rd selection overall.
Minnesota Defense
Minnesota Defense's current ADP is 10.11, which is the 11th pick of the 10th round, and 119th selection overall.
Jordan Mason
Jordan Mason's current ADP is 11.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 11th round, and 122nd selection overall.
T.J. Hockenson
T.J. Hockenson's current ADP is 13.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.
Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray's current ADP is 13.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 13th round, and 146th selection overall.
Jauan Jennings
Jauan Jennings's current ADP is 13.04, which is the 4th pick of the 13th round, and 147th selection overall.
Will Reichard
Will Reichard's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 161st selection overall.
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, Justin Jefferson's Rapport With New QB "Seems to be Growing"
Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Kyler Murray had another crisp day of training camp practice on Wednesday that included a number of connections with top wide receiver Justin Jefferson, according to Vikings beat writer Will Ragatz. "Their rapport seems to be growing," Ragatz wrote. Jefferson is no stranger to working with a lot of different signal-callers during his six years in the NFL -- this will be the fourth different QB he's worked with for the fourth straight season. The 27-year-old former 22nd overall pick from LSU has produced with all of the different QBs in Minnesota, recording a 1,000-yard season in all six of his seasons to this point, including a whopping 42 touchdown receptions in 94 regular-season games. Jefferson had a career-low 1,048 receiving yards and only two touchdowns in 17 starts a year ago, but the four-time Pro Bowler should be primed for a bounce-back in 2026 with Murray, who might be the most talented all-around QB he's worked with, if he can stay healthy. Jefferson is a no-brainer top-10 fantasy WR and is ranked No. 6 at his position at RotoBaller.
August 12, 2026 7:42 PM EST
Aaron Jones Sr., Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason Listed as Co-Starters on Unofficial Depth Chart
Minnesota Vikings running backs Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason are listed as co-starters on the team's unofficial depth chart. Both backs split carries nearly evenly last season, with Jones averaging 11 carries per game and Mason averaging 9.9. However, the tides are turning at Vikings' training camp, with most sideline reporters saying Mason looks like the clear RB1 and that he's "taking a leap" in camp. The former 49ers' back averaged 4.8 yards per carry in 2025, while the former Packer posted a career-low 4.2 yards per carry. With Mason looking like he could handle goal-line work and receive more carries overall, Jones is likely too high a price in 2026. While the offense is set to improve with Kyler Murray at quarterback, Jones may still not have the workload to live up to his ADP in 2026.
August 12, 2026 6:35 PM EST
J.J. McCarthy, J.J. McCarthy Wants to Stay in Minnesota After Losing QB Competition
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy said losing the QB competition to Kyler Murray was "out of my control" and that he wants to stay with the organization, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. With veteran signal-caller Carson Wentz also on the roster, a trade could become a possibility. "This is the place I want to be," McCarthy said. "And I love every single person in this building. I love the state. I love the fanbase. And I'm going to continue to just do whatever I can for this team and this organization." The Vikings drafted McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Michigan. He missed his entire rookie season after having knee surgery, and he started only 10 games last year while dealing with injuries. Murray was the heavy favorite to win the QB job in Minnesota this year after McCarthy threw 11 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions last season. If Murray stays healthy and rebounds in the Vikings' offense, McCarthy's best path back to fantasy relevance might be a trade out of town.
August 12, 2026 5:08 PM EST
J.J. McCarthy, Kevin O'Connell Says he Believes J.J. McCarthy has a "Future With the Organization"
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy lost out to Kyler Murray in the battle for the starting job in training camp this summer, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said he believes McCarthy "has a future with the organization," according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The 23-year-old former 10th overall pick from the University of Michigan missed his entire rookie season in 2024 after having knee surgery, and he struggled mightily in just 10 games started last year in his first season in the starting role, completing 57.6% of his pass attempts for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. His struggles prompted the Vikes to sign Murray to a one-year deal in free agency in the offseason. Minnesota officially named Murray as their QB1 on Tuesday. For now, McCarthy will sit and learn behind Murray, but his next opportunity could come sooner rather than later if Murray's injury issues from a year ago resurface. For now, though, McCarthy is undraftable in redraft leagues, and his fantasy stock in dynasty/keeper formats has reached a new low.
August 11, 2026 11:29 AM EST
Kyler Murray, Vikings Name Kyler Murray as Their Starting QB
The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Things had been trending this way early in training camp, even though J.J. McCarthy had his fair share of positive throws in practice since the start of the summer. The 29-year-old Murray was brought in on a one-year deal in March to push McCarthy for the starting job after McCarthy struggled mightily with accuracy, decision-making, and injuries in 2025 in his first full year as the starter in Minnesota. Murray, the former first overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, has the experience edge, more dual-threat abilities, and has apparently shown enough in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offensive system to win the job early in camp. Murray has high-end rushing upside and will also be working with the best WR duo in his career in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Now that he's officially been named the starter, Murray's fantasy football stock will rise heading into upcoming drafts as a high-end QB2 with upside for QB1 production in his new home with the Vikings.
August 11, 2026 8:28 AM EST
