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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	Jauan Jennings	WR	MIN	7.09	6
5	Kyler Murray	QB	MIN	7.11	6
6	Jordan Addison	WR	MIN	9.05	6
7	J.J. McCarthy	QB	MIN	9.09	6
8	Jordan Mason	RB	MIN	9.10	6
9	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.

Jauan Jennings

Jauan Jennings's current ADP is 7.09, which is the 9th pick of the 7th round, and 81st 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

Kyler Murray, Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy Sharing Reps

Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy are splitting up first-team reps to begin camp. Murray is currently the favorite to win the starting job, but the Vikings aren't going to hand him the job. The expectation is that the Vikings are going to give both quarterbacks a fair chance during the preseason. Murray has mentioned that the most difficult part for him so far has been transitioning to a new roster while splitting up the reps. It's not an ideal situation, but the Vikings need to evaluate what they have in both quarterbacks before picking a starter. Murray is a seven-year veteran, so the experience alone will likely be enough to earn him the starting role in Week 1.

Kyler Murray player page.

June 9, 2026 5:46 PM EST

J.J. McCarthy, J.J. McCarthy Fighting Uphill Battle to Win Starting QB Job?

Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated writes that he saw enough eye-popping throws from new Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray in offseason practices that "make it hard to imagine" J.J. McCarthy "having a realistic chance to win this competition." It's still only OTAs, but so far, Murray has looked sharper throwing the football than McCarthy. McCarthy still has plenty of zip on his passes and has shown signs of mechanical improvement from a year ago (his first as a full-time starter in the NFL), but Murray "looks like a veteran quarterback who can make all the throws." "His physical talent throwing the ball has been on display every day," head coach Kevin O'Connell said of Murray. "The ability to throw to all three levels, layer the ball, anticipation that veteran players bring to the position." McCarthy, who was the 10th overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Michigan, struggled mightily with accuracy and decision-making, and also struggled to stay healthy, completing 57.6% of his pass attempts for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 10 starts after missing his entire rookie season due to knee surgery. It's still early in McCarthy's career, but it's quickly looking like he's falling out of favor as Minnesota's QB of the future.

J.J. McCarthy player page.

June 5, 2026 9:58 AM EST

Demond Claiborne, Demond Claiborne Worthy of a Late-Round Dart Throw in Dynasty Rookie Drafts

Minnesota Vikings running back Demond Claiborne was a 6th-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a historically difficult spot from which to find fantasy success. On the rare occasions when a back with such late draft capital has made a meaningful fantasy impact, the setting is often a backfield without a clear leader. With neither Aaron Jones nor Jordan Mason handling more than 39% of the team's carries or reaching 760 yards on the ground in 2025, the landing spot in Minnesota certainly qualifies as such. Claiborne is only 5'10" and 195 pounds, so he is unlikely to ever find an every-down role in the NFL, but he offers an element of speed unique to the Vikings' running back room. If he can beat out 2023 undrafted free agent Xavier Scott, he could carve out a role in a three-man rotation in an offense projected to get back on track after the worst showing of the Kevin O'Connell era. At RotoBaller's rookie WR8, Claiborne is at least worth a dart throw in the closing rounds of 2026 rookie drafts.

Demond Claiborne player page.

June 3, 2026 5:23 AM EST

Justin Jefferson, Justin Jefferson an Obvious Bounce-Back Candidate

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson averaged more than 6.4 catches and 96.5 yards per game through his first five seasons in the league, but those numbers took a seismic hit in 2025. His 84 receptions were his fewest in any full season, while his 1,048 receiving yards and two touchdowns also marked career lows. With some of the league's worst quarterback play affecting all of Minnesota's pass catchers, dynasty managers who bought the dip on Jefferson could be rewarded as early as 2026. The Vikings signed former first overall pick Kyler Murray to a one-year deal this offseason, and by all accounts, he has acclimated quickly to a new offense and has an early but notable edge over 2024 first-rounder J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota's quarterback competition. While Murray's history of supporting a number one receiver is not substantial, he did help DeAndre Hopkins finish as the WR7 in their first season together. With him already playing for his next contract, he would be wise to lean on one of the best receivers in the world. Yet to turn 27, Jefferson is RotoBaller's dynasty WR4, and while he can no longer be acquired on a discount, he's at least worth inquiring about while last season's disappointment is still fresh in the minds of some.

Justin Jefferson player page.

May 31, 2026 5:13 AM EST

J.J. McCarthy, Holding J.J. McCarthy in Dynasty Leagues Will Require Patience

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy continues to have some dynasty appeal, but he faces an uphill battle to earn immediate playing time. The Vikings brought in Kyler Murray to essentially light a fire under McCarthy, in hopes that he'll strengthen his candidacy for the starting role, either short-term or long-term. Although the Vikings are still optimistic that McCarthy can be their franchise quarterback for years to come, it's unlikely that he'll start right away in 2026, which means he lacks short-term fantasy appeal. He missed all of his rookie campaign in 2024, and he's coming off a frustrating 2025 campaign in which he totaled 1,632 passing yards, 15 total touchdowns, and 14 turnovers across 10 games. It's too early to consider dropping McCarthy in dynasty leagues, but we acknowledge that managers will need to exercise patience as they stash him on the bench while he occupies the backup role behind Murray.