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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
8 Adam Thielen WR MIN 13.01 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

Adam Thielen

Adam Thielen's current ADP is 13.01, which is the 1st pick of the 13th round, and 144th selection overall.

Adam Thielen 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

Ty Chandler, Ty Chandler Set to Miss Time for Vikings

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Wednesday that running back Ty Chandler (undisclosed) will miss some time going forward with an undisclosed injury that he picked up in Monday night's win over the Chicago Bears in Week 1. It's unclear what Chandler is dealing with, but he will not be available in Week 2 for a Sunday night tilt with the Atlanta Falcons. The 27-year-old began the 2025 season as the team's No. 3 RB behind Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason, but he only appeared on special teams as a kick returner on Monday and averaged 28 yards on his three kickoff returns. Zavier Scott was inactive in Week 1 with an ankle injury, so Minnesota's RB depth could be thin behind Jones and Mason early in the year.

Ty Chandler player page.

September 10, 2025 3:51 PM EST


Jordan Mason, Jordan Mason Leads the Vikings in Carries

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was very involved in his Vikings' debut, playing 54% of snaps and leading the team with 15 carries. He turned those carries into 68 rushing yards and converted his only target into a seven-yard reception. Mason didn't find the end zone, while his backfield-mate Aaron Jones Sr. scored on a key catch in the fourth quarter. Mason and Jones split the playing time just about evenly, although Jones' touchdown made him the better fantasy performer in Week 1. Both will be viable flex plays in Week 2 against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football. J.J. McCarthy ran the offense well enough that both running backs will have touchdown-dependent RB2 upside against Atlanta.

Jordan Mason player page.

September 9, 2025 9:49 AM EST


Aaron Jones Sr., Aaron Jones Sr. Shares Time With Jordan Mason

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. found the end zone for the Vikings in their comeback win on Monday Night Football over the Bears. He finished with three catches for 44 yards and a touchdown and added 23 rushing yards on his eight carries. While the touchdown and receiving production kept his Week 1 production solid, he ended up with fewer snaps and carries than Jordan Mason. Mason played 30 snaps and took his 15 carries for a team-high 68 rushing yards, while Jones played 28 snaps and ran more routes than Mason. It looks like a fairly even timeshare overall, making both backs usable but also touchdown-dependent moving forward. Jones and Mason's next matchup will be another primetime contest against the Falcons on Sunday Night Football in Week 2.

Aaron Jones Sr. player page.

September 9, 2025 9:21 AM EST


Justin Jefferson, Justin Jefferson Leads in Targets, Records 44 Yards and Touchdown in Week 1

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had 44 receiving yards on four catches and a touchdown in a 27-24 win against the Bears. Jefferson earned a team-high seven targets, but was unable to get touches early in the game as quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggled. The offense started moving the ball better and sustained some drives in the second half. Jefferson caught a laser beam from McCarthy for a 13-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Jefferson uncharacteristically dropped a pretty well-placed ball from McCarthy on a deep over, although McCarthy was a tad late. There should be better days for Jefferson as he and McCarthy continue to build rapport and gain more reps together. He is still locked in as one of the three best wide receivers in fantasy football.

Justin Jefferson player page.

September 9, 2025 1:04 AM EST


J.J. McCarthy, J.J. McCarthy Struggles Early, Goes Off for Three Touchdowns in Second Half in Debut

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy went 13 of 20 for 143 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, leading his team to a 27-24 win against the Bears in his NFL debut. McCarthy looked overmatched early as the Vikings' stagnant run game left him facing frequent third-and-long situations. He had just 48 total yards at the half while taking two sacks, and then threw a pick-six early in the second half to put Minnesota down 17-6. McCarthy bounced back remarkably well after his costly mistake, delivering his best play in the fourth quarter when he accounted for all three of his touchdowns. The Vikings' run game picked up on the subsequent drive and set up McCarthy for 13-yard touchdown strike to Justin Jefferson. He later hit Aaron Jones for a 27-yard touchdown on a wheel route on a really well-placed ball between two defenders. Finally, he showed off his athleticism and impact as a runner with a 14-yard touchdown run on a read option to essentially ice the game. There will be plenty of growing pains for the 22-year-old signal caller, but he showed some positive signs in this game. McCarthy will be set to make his home debut next Sunday night against Atlanta.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

September 9, 2025 12:25 AM EST