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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 June 27, 2025.

# Name Pos Team ADP Bye
1 Justin Jefferson WR MIN 1.04 6
2 Aaron Jones RB MIN 5.05 6
3 Jordan Addison WR MIN 6.09 6
4 T.J. Hockenson TE MIN 7.10 6
5 J.J. McCarthy QB MIN 9.05 6
6 Jordan Mason RB MIN 12.01 6
7 Minnesota Defense DEF MIN 13.07 6
8 Will Reichard PK MIN 14.05 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

Aaron Jones's current ADP is 5.05, which is the 5th pick of the 5th round, and 53rd selection overall.

Aaron Jones Average Draft Position PPR

Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison's current ADP is 6.09, which is the 9th pick of the 6th round, and 69th selection overall.

Jordan Addison Average Draft Position PPR

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson's current ADP is 7.10, which is the 10th pick of the 7th round, and 82nd selection overall.

T.J. Hockenson Average Draft Position PPR

J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy's current ADP is 9.05, which is the 5th pick of the 9th round, and 100th selection overall.

J.J. McCarthy Average Draft Position PPR

Jordan Mason

Jordan Mason's current ADP is 12.01, which is the 1st pick of the 12th round, and 132nd selection overall.

Jordan Mason Average Draft Position PPR

Minnesota Defense

Minnesota Defense's current ADP is 13.07, which is the 7th pick of the 13th round, and 150th selection overall.

Minnesota Defense Average Draft Position PPR

Will Reichard

Will Reichard's current ADP is 14.05, which is the 5th pick of the 14th round, and 161st selection overall.

Will Reichard Average Draft Position PPR

Minnesota Vikings 2024 Schedule

Week Home/Away Opponent
1 Away New York Giants
2 Home San Francisco 49ers
3 Home Houston Texans
4 Away Green Bay Packers
5 Home New York Jets
7 Home Detroit Lions
8 Away Los Angeles Rams
9 Home Indianapolis Colts
10 Away Jacksonville Jaguars
11 Away Tennessee Titans
12 Away Chicago Bears
13 Home Arizona Cardinals
14 Home Atlanta Falcons
15 Home Chicago Bears
16 Away Seattle Seahawks
17 Home Green Bay Packers
18 Away Detroit Lions

Minnesota Vikings News

Sam Howell, Sam Howell Could be Front-Runner for No. 2 QB Job

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Howell was usually the second QB to rotate into team drills during offseason workouts behind J.J. McCarthy, which suggests that Howell is the front-runner for the No. 2 job. However, nothing he did this spring indicated that he will push McCarthy to start in 2025, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. "He's kind of like J.J.," head coach Kevin O'Connell said, "where he's made some throws where you're like, 'Man, probably shouldn't have made that throw. But I now know on this play, I've got to be careful of this.' And it's all growth." Behind Howell is Brett Rypien and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer. The Vikings acquired Howell in a trade this offseason with Seattle. The former fifth-rounder by the Commanders has completed 62.6% of his passes for 4,139 yards, 22 touchdowns and 23 picks in 20 games (18 starts) in his three NFL seasons.

Sam Howell player page.

June 17, 2025 12:11 PM EST


J.J. McCarthy, J.J. McCarthy has Shown Plenty of Arm Strength

There are plenty of question marks surrounding Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick last year, after he missed his rookie season in 2024 with a torn right meniscus in his knee. However, ESPN's Kevin Seifert writes that McCarthy's arm strength has been fine after it was a topic of discussion going into the 2024 draft. "He definitely has an arm," receiver Justin Jefferson said. "That's for sure. He can definitely zip it whenever he needs to." His arm has looked especially lively on throws down the middle of the field, and McCarthy is starting to learn to vary his throws after Jefferson noted last summer that the rookie tended to throw every ball the same way -- hard and straight. With no threats to the starting job under center, the 22-year-old is Minnesota's clear starting QB going into 2025 and has some of the best weapons in the league. He's a QB2 with upside in fantasy.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

June 17, 2025 12:07 PM EST


Jordan Addison, Jordan Addison's Trial Date Set for July 15

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison's trial date in connection to his 2024 DUI citation is now set for July 15 in the Superior Court of California. Addison pleaded not guilty in December. Even if Addison is found not guilty, it's possible he'll face a suspension from the league during the 2025 season. A potential suspension hanging over his head makes him more volatile of a fantasy asset heading into his third NFL season. The 23-year-old former 23rd overall pick in 2023 out of USC took a slight step back in his second year in the league in 2024, but he was still plenty effective in Minnesota's offense with 63 catches on 99 targets for 875 yards and nine touchdowns in 15 regular-season games. Addison missed two games with an ankle sprain. He's not a heavy target guy with Justin Jefferson around, and it's uncertain how his chemistry will be with QB J.J. McCarthy. Target Addison as a WR3 in fantasy.

Jordan Addison player page.

June 16, 2025 6:06 PM EST


J.J. McCarthy, J.J. McCarthy Looking "a Lot Stronger"

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) looked "a lot stronger" in the ninth day of offseason workouts compared to the beginning. "They like the way he's throwing the ball," said Fowler. "They feel very comfortable with where he's at going into training camp." The 22-year-old suffered a meniscus tear last summer, preventing him from suiting up for his rookie campaign. Fortunately, it appears that the injury is behind him. With receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison at McCarthy's disposal, he should have some quality showings this season. Naturally, there could be some growing pains. Still, the young signal-caller definitely has a higher ceiling than most around his age, making him a perfect addition to any dynasty roster. His redraft outlook might also improve, assuming he continues to impress in the next few months.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

June 15, 2025 11:08 PM EST


J.J. McCarthy, J.J. McCarthy Says he's Fully Cleared

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) said on Monday that he was fully cleared to participate in mandatory minicamp via a physical that the team gave all of their players this week. ESPN's Kevin Seifert writes that McCarthy's surgically-repaired knee was cleared long ago for on-field work. A meniscus tear that the 22-year-old former first-rounder suffered last summer kept him sidelined for his entire rookie season in 2024, in which he saw Sam Darnold lead the team into the playoffs. He resumed on-field work back in January and hasn't had any limitations at all as he enters what will actually be his rookie year in 2025. With no real competition at the position with Darnold gone, McCarthy is the unquestioned starter heading into the season and one of the best WR duos in the league in Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. He's a low-end QB2 with enticing upside in fantasy.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

June 12, 2025 6:18 PM EST