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 |
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer will start for the team in a Christmas Day meeting with the Detroit Lions, but the chance to play doesn't mean fantasy managers should go anywhere near this matchup. Vikings starter J.J. McCarthy (hand) will miss another game, while backup Carson Wentz (shoulder) is already out for the year, thrusting the undrafted rookie into the spotlight. Brosmer's first and only start in the NFL so far was a total disaster: he threw no touchdowns and four interceptions in a loss at Seattle, the first of which was a wild, ill-advised heave while being sacked that the Seahawks returned for a game-changing touchdown. Brosmer played admirably after McCarthy departed last week, and the Lions have allowed more air yards than any team in the NFL, which gives some hope. Even so, the odds are stacked against Brosmer, who has played only out of desperation and is facing a short week to boot. Fantasy managers still playing this weekend almost certainly can find a higher-rated option.
December 24, 2025 3:38 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (ankle) has been a reliable, if unremarkable, fantasy option this year, but he finds himself in RB3 territory as Minnesota prepares to host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day. Due to injuries to starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy (hand) and backup Carson Wentz (shoulder), the Vikings are down to third-stringer Max Brosmer, an undrafted rookie. Already without left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee), the Vikings also ruled out center Ryan Kelly (concussion) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (shoulder), while right tackle Brian O'Neill (heel) is questionable. Jones figures to get most of the running back work with fellow running back Jordan Mason (ankle) injured, but the Vikings' offense is a shell of what it was even two weeks ago. Detroit ranks 12th against half-PPR running backs, and the Lions surely will be keying on the run in an effort to put pressure on Brosmer. Managers will have to weigh whether Jones dominating the backfield is worth the risk of relying upon an offense counting on so many reserves.
December 24, 2025 3:36 PM EST
For fantasy managers weighing whether to start Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson against the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day, the better question is how much they trust an offense led by an undrafted rookie quarterback. Vikings starter J.J. McCarthy (hand) will miss his seventh game of the season, and backup Carson Wentz (shoulder) is out for the year, leaving rookie Max Brosmer to take the reins. To say Brosmer's first start went poorly would be putting it mildly: he threw four interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, and Jefferson finished with a paltry two catches for four yards. The superstar has routinely torched the Lions in his career, gaining more than 1,200 receiving yards and scoring five touchdowns in 11 games against them. Detroit ranks dead last in the NFL in air yards allowed, so the matchup is a good one for Jefferson, albeit with the significant risk of relying upon Brosmer. The offense likely will run through running back Aaron Jones Sr. and Jefferson, the latter of whom should be considered a high-risk WR2.
December 24, 2025 3:33 PM EST
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (ankle) has been ruled out for the Christmas Day game on Thursday versus the division-rival Detroit Lions after missing practice from Monday through Wednesday, per the team. Mason was always viewed as a long shot to play on a short week after injuring his ankle in the Week 16 win over the New York Giants on Sunday. The Vikings have nothing left to play for in 2025, so they were not going to push Mason to play. With the 26-year-old on the sidelines on Thursday, Aaron Jones Sr. should be in line for more backfield touches against the Lions. However, his fantasy upside will be tempered with inexperienced backup quarterback Max Brosmer set to start in place of the injured J.J. McCarthy (hand). Jones should be considered more of a touchdown-dependent, high-end RB3/flex for the matchup against the Lions.
December 24, 2025 3:27 PM EST
Already not in the best form of his career, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will see another downgrade on Thursday when his team plays host to the Detroit Lions. The third-year receiver hasn't finished among the top 30 PPR receivers since Week 7 and is coming off a week in which he dropped a touchdown. Now, he'll see another change at quarterback with J.J. McCarthy (hand) ruled out for the game, leaving undrafted rookie Max Brosmer to start. The Vikings didn't score a point in Brosmer's lone start this season, a four-interception debacle last month at Seattle. The quarterback played well in helping Minnesota earn a victory last week against the Giants, and the passing game will see a plus matchup against a Detroit defense that has allowed the most air yards in the NFL. Addison, however, comes with a lot of risk as a low-end WR4 option, given the less-than-ideal circumstances.
December 24, 2025 3:24 PM EST
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