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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 | Kyler Murray | QB | MIN | 7.11 | 6 |
| 5 | Jordan Addison | WR | MIN | 9.05 | 6 |
| 6 | J.J. McCarthy | QB | MIN | 9.09 | 6 |
| 7 | Jordan Mason | RB | MIN | 9.10 | 6 |
| 8 | 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.
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.
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.
Kyler Murray
Kyler Murray's current ADP is 7.11, which is the 11th pick of the 7th round, and 82nd selection overall.
Jordan Addison
Jordan Addison's current ADP is 9.05, which is the 5th pick of the 9th round, and 100th selection overall.
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.
Jordan Mason
Jordan Mason's current ADP is 9.10, which is the 10th pick of the 9th round, and 105th selection overall.
Minnesota Defense
Minnesota Defense's current ADP is 12.09, which is the 9th pick of the 12th round, and 140th 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
Demond Claiborne, Vikings Trade Up to Select Demond Claiborne
The Minnesota Vikings have selected Wake Forest running back prospect Demond Claiborne with the 198th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Vikings traded up to select Claiborne, acquiring the 198th pick from the New England Patriots in exchange for the 234th pick and a 2027 sixth-round selection. A multi-year contributor in the ACC, Claiborne tallied 1,956 rushing yards, 394 receiving yards, and 23 touchdowns over his last two seasons at school. With Aaron Jones Sr. presumably getting closer to his retirement, adding a young, depth running back makes sense for the Vikings. Claiborne and Zavier Scott will presumably compete to be active as the Vikings' No. 3 running back behind Jones and Jordan Mason in 2026.
April 25, 2026 12:49 PM EST
Max Bredeson, Vikings Draft Michigan Fullback Max Bredeson 159th Overall
The Minnesota Vikings have selected Michigan fullback/tight end prospect Max Bredeson with the 159th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bredeson will mostly operate as a blocker and special teams contributor for the Vikings. He had zero carries and 12 receptions across five seasons at school, but PFF gave him an 85.2 grade in run blocking and a 78.1 grade in pass blocking last year. He'll be tasked with creating opportunities for players like Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones, and Jordan Mason, but he won't accrue much fantasy value himself. Bredeson can be avoided in all fantasy drafts.
April 25, 2026 10:54 AM EST
Justin Jefferson, Justin Jefferson's Buy Window is Closing Fast
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is coming off the worst season of his six-year career. He hit single-season yardage and touchdown lows, while his 4.9 receptions per game were approximately a catch and a half below his career average. And yet, Jefferson is still RotoBaller's dynasty WR4, largely because his 2025 struggles can be almost entirely explained away by some of the worst quarterback play in the league. Vikings quarterbacks threw for 3,176 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions in 2025, bottom-four numbers across the board. While Minnesota may not have found a long-term solution at the position, they've at least brought in a Band-Aid for 2026, signing Cardinals castoff Kyler Murray to a one-year deal at the start of free agency. While Murray has had his own struggles of late, he can stand on a proven record of supporting a true number one receiver, peppering DeAndre Hopkins with over 150 targets in their first season together, en route to a WR7 finish in 2020. Even if a clear path out of the darkness wasn't evident at the time, Jefferson was one of the smartest buy-lows of the 2025 season, and at just 26 years old, his cost to acquire may still be suppressed enough to make him a worthwhile buy before the new season starts and he reminds the league of what he's capable.
April 22, 2026 5:50 AM EST
J.J. McCarthy, Is J.J. McCarthy Worth Buying Low?
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has had a tumultuous start to his NFL career. While Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix, fellow quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, have all seen their dynasty stock rise tremendously through their first two years in the league, McCarthy's has been in free fall. After missing the entire 2024 season with a torn meniscus sustained in the preseason, McCarthy struggled mightily in what was essentially a redshirt rookie season, throwing for 163.2 yards per game while tossing 11 touchdowns to 12 interceptions, all the while dealing with nagging injuries and rumors of a soft benching. Heading into his third season, the Vikings have brought in former Cardinal Kyler Murray on a one-year deal. While Murray has faced his own on-field struggles of late, the presumption is that he should have the inside track to Minnesota's starting job in 2026, and after peaking as high as QB12 before ever taking a regular-season snap, McCarthy has fallen to RotoBaller's dynasty QB28. While things currently look bleak for his NFL future, it's important to remember that McCarthy is only 23 and has made just 10 professional starts. With Murray's deal only tying him to the Vikings for one season, a lot can happen between now and the point when Minnesota will need to make a decision on McCarthy's fifth-year option. Depending on just how low his stock dips, he could still be a worthwhile dart-throw acquisition for rebuilding dynasty managers.
April 22, 2026 5:40 AM EST
Jordan Addison, Can Jordan Addison Overcome Ugly Quarterback Situation?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has the talent to produce as a fringe top-24 fantasy receiver every week, but quarterback issues have plagued his fantasy value recently. After opening his career with back-to-back top-24 finishes in PPR leagues, Addison dropped to WR45 in 2025. Sure, he did miss three games due to a suspension, but his average of 9.7 fantasy points per game was still a career low. The USC product suffered from playing with a combination of J.J. McCarthy, Max Brosmer, and Carson Wentz. Those quarterbacks struggled to support fantasy relevance for Justin Jefferson, let alone both Jefferson and Addison. As a result, there's some concern about Addison's outlook in dynasty leagues. The Vikings have control of McCarthy for three more years, and they also signed Kyler Murray, who played so poorly in Arizona that the Cardinals released him from his $230.5 million extension. We never saw Murray support multiple fantasy-relevant receivers at once, and so far, McCarthy has struggled to do the same. As a result, managers should temper expectations for Addison. He's not an appealing dynasty trade target at the moment.
April 19, 2026 8:14 AM EST
