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's current ADP is 1.04, which is the 4th pick of the 1st round, and 4th selection overall.
Aaron Jones Sr.'s current ADP is 6.05, which is the 5th pick of the 6th round, and 64th selection overall.
T.J. Hockenson's current ADP is 7.03, which is the 3rd pick of the 7th round, and 75th selection overall.
Jordan Addison's current ADP is 9.05, which is the 5th pick of the 9th round, and 100th selection overall.
J.J. McCarthy's current ADP is 9.09, which is the 9th pick of the 9th round, and 104th selection overall.
Jordan Mason's current ADP is 9.10, which is the 10th pick of the 9th round, and 105th selection overall.
Minnesota Defense's current ADP is 12.09, which is the 9th pick of the 12th round, and 140th selection overall.
| 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 |
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy's lack of availability through his first two NFL seasons is the Minnesota Vikings' "foremost concern," according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. McCarthy has played in 29% of the team's regular-season games since he was drafted in the first round in the spring of 2024. The 23-year-old has dealt with a torn meniscus in his knee, a sprained ankle, a concussion, and hand and finger injuries. Durability concerns are the primary reason why Minnesota is seeking QB insurance behind McCarthy going into the 2026 season. But injuries aren't the only reason for the Vikings to be concerned. Outside of a four-game stretch to close last season, McCarthy's overall body of work ranked at the bottom among all qualified QBs. The team removed most of its over-the-middle passing concepts last season to keep McCarthy's line of sight as simple as possible. It's clear McCarthy is still developing after missing his entire rookie campaign, but if he doesn't show improvement soon, he could be looking at losing the franchise QB title sooner than later.
February 17, 2026 9:50 AM EST
For the first time since the end of his explosive rookie season, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is being priced outside the top five of the position in dynasty startups. Still only 26 years old, the dip in value is in no way indicative of a decline in talent but rather stems from the poor quarterback play that contributed to his career-worst 9.4 fantasy points per game in 2025. Unfortunately for Jefferson and the Vikings, no quick fix appears to be coming to Minnesota, with the team likely to give third-year signal-caller J.J. McCarthy one more shot to lock down the starting job for 2026. It should come as no surprise if the team also brings in a veteran presence for a training camp competition, though the free agent market is relatively barren. Head coach Kevin O'Connell has long been regarded as a quarterback whisperer, but unless he's able to draw a drastic improvement from McCarthy or whomever he deems worthy of leading the team moving forward, Jefferson's value could continue to slide.
February 17, 2026 9:11 AM EST
A first-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was expected to take over as the team's unquestioned QB1 in 2025. However, the 23-year-old struggled mightily in his first chance to be an NFL starter this past season. Across 10 starts, McCarthy completed 57.6% of his pass attempts for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He was able to add some value with his legs, rushing for 181 yards and four touchdowns on 37 attempts. However, injuries and availability have also been a major issue for McCarthy. After missing his entire rookie year with a torn meniscus, McCarthy missed time in 2025 with a high-ankle sprain, a concussion, and a fractured hand. Heading into 2026, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has stated that the team aims to have a "competitive" quarterback situation in training camp. While McCarthy is still young and could still be the long-term answer in Minnesota, his fantasy stock in dynasty formats is trending in the wrong direction.
February 13, 2026 7:08 AM EST
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson had an underwhelming season as the team endured poor quarterback play and inconsistency at the position. Hockenson played 15 games in 2025, starting all of them. He caught 51 passes for 438 yards and three touchdowns, posting the lowest receiving yards total and fantasy points per game mark since he was a rookie. He ultimately finished as the overall TE26 in full-PPR leagues. Although it's fair to blame the trio of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer for Hockenson's frustrating year, that doesn't mean he'll magically bounce back in 2026. McCarthy is due back as the Vikings' quarterback next season. Interestingly, Hockenson also struggled with Sam Darnold as his quarterback in 2024, so he really hasn't been a trustworthy fantasy tight end since Kirk Cousins quarterbacked the Vikings in 2023. Hockenson is under contract for two more years, but the Vikings have a potential out this offseason. If Minnesota releases Hockenson post-June 1, they would create $15.96 million in cap space while taking on $5.34 million in dead money. It certainly wouldn't hurt the Vikings to keep the veteran tight end to help support McCarthy's development, but we also wouldn't be surprised to see the team's next general manager capitalize on this opportunity to create cap space.
February 12, 2026 8:02 AM EST
In his first season with the team in 2024, Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. recorded over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and played 17 games, earning himself a second contract. However, Jones Sr. struggled through injuries and a production decline in 2025, logging just 747 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns on 160 touches across 12 games played. Even when Jones Sr. was healthy, Minnesota split backfield work between him and Jordan Mason, limiting the production upside for both players. If Jones Sr. is back with the Vikings in 2026, he figures to work in a timeshare with Mason once again. Minnesota could also save $8 million against the cap by releasing Jones Sr., so the veteran running back may find himself in a new home come September. Regardless of where Jones Sr. is playing in 2026, his days as a true lead back for an NFL team may be coming to an end as he hits his age-32 season.
February 6, 2026 10:42 AM EST
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