Olabisi Johnson Is Again A WR5 Dart-Throw

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson remains in the mix as the Vikings No. 2 receiver with Adam Thielen (hamstring) out. Johnson had been playing at least 70% of snaps every week Thielen has missed, but he put up a 56% snap count in Week 13 as Laquon Treadwell carved out an increased role. Johnson […]

Laquon Treadwell Is Off Streaming Radar

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell will likely see extended playing time again this week in the absence of top wideout Adam Thielen (hamstring). Treadwell caught one of his two targets for a wide-open 58-yard score last week, but he should not be considered as a starting option in Week 14. The fourth-year wideout has […]

Kirk Cousins Is A QB1 Option In Week 14

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is in line for a big game in Week 14 against the Detroit Lions. Cousins has become a model of consistency, tossing multiple touchdowns in seven of his last eight games played and completing 69.3% of his passes to this point in the season (at 8.5 yards per attempt). The […]

Kyle Rudolph Looks To Keep Streak Alive

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has scored a touchdown in his last four games played and is now up to six for the season. He'll look to keep the scoring streak going against the Lions Defense as the nominal No. 2 "receiver" in the offense with Adam Thielen (hamstring) again out. Rudolph has clearly […]

Alexander Mattison Is A Sneaky RB3 In Week 14

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has a chance to see an increased workload in Week 14's home matchup against the Detroit Lions. Starter Dalvin Cook (chest) was removed from the injury report and is in line to start, but the risk of re-injury certainly remains. The Vikings are favored by 13 points and have […]

Dalvin Cook Is An RB1 Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (chest) was not listed on the team's final injury report on Friday. The dynamic back will be in line for his typical huge workload in a mouth-watering matchup at home against the Detroit Lions. The Lions Defense ranks 20th in rush DVOA and they have given up the third-most […]

Adam Thielen Doubtful For Week 14

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) was listed as "Doubtful" on Friday's final injury report. He did not practice this week and looks certain to be out for the fifth time this season. Thielen has said that he won't return until he's 100% healthy this time around, so look for an update on his […]

Dalvin Cook Suffers Chest Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (chest) left Monday night's game in the third quarter after getting hit in the same area that was injured in Week 11's win over the Denver Broncos. The injury was originally thought to be to his shoulder. He reportedly could have returned to the game in Week 13 but […]

Kirk Cousins Throws For Two Scores In Loss

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 22 of 38 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns in Week 13, falling just short of a comeback in a 37-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Cousins also threw his fourth interception of the year in the defeat. He was not as accurate as he had been in […]

Olabisi Johnson Silent In Week 13

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson caught one of three targets for one yard in Week 13's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Johnson wasn't able to do anything with his increased snap count even with the Vikings trailing for most of the contest. The rookie wideout has had his moments this year, but he can […]

Stefon Diggs Is Quiet In Loss To Seahawks

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs had a tough night in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks, catching just four of nine targets for 25 yards in the contest. He added one rush for 27 yards on an end-around. Diggs had a few drops in the game and wasn't able to capitalize on his increased […]

Kyle Rudolph Continues Touchdown Streak

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught four of six targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. Rudolph made a great one-handed snag in the end zone for his fifth touchdown in his last four games played as he has emerged as a weekly scoring threat in the […]

Vikings Defense Notches Pick-Six

The Minnesota Vikings Defense filled up the stat sheet en route to a solid fantasy output in Week 13's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Safety Anthony Harris took an interception back for a touchdown in the second quarter, Mackenzie Alexander recovered a fumble, and the defensive line notched two sacks. However, they gave up a […]

Alexander Mattison Fills In Admirably In Loss

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried four times for 22 yards in Week 13's loss to the Seahawks, filling in nicely for the injured Dalvin Cook (shoulder) in the second half. He added three catches for 44 yards as he benefited from some well-executed screens. Mattison didn't get a ton of rushing opportunities due […]

Laquon Treadwell Snares Long Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell hauled in a 58-yard touchdown in a 37-30 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13. Treadwell found himself wide open on the play and easily waltzed in for the second touchdown of his career. He only saw two targets in the game and receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is […]

Dalvin Cook Exits Game With Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) was injured on a run in the third quarter and left the game to head to the locker room. He is questionable to return. Prior to the injury, Cook had nine carries for 29 yards and a touchdown, adding three catches for 35 yards. Stay tuned for an […]

Adam Thielen Ruled Out For Week 13

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 13's contest on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. Thielen did not travel with the team to Seattle after practicing in a limited capacity throughout the week and he will now be targeting a return in Week 14 against the Detroit Lions. […]

Dan Bailey Is A Sneaky Week 13 Play

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey is a solid starting option for Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks have been getting gashed through the air over their last four games, and Kirk Cousins has been among the top passers in the league in that time period. The game has the second-highest expected point total […]

Olabisi Johnson Is The Emergency Option

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson caught six of nine targets for 35 scoreless yards in Week 12 and has filled in admirably as the No. 2 receiver in Adam Thielen's (hamstring) absence. Thielen is truly questionable for Monday night's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, recently stating that he won't play at anything less than […]

Alexander Mattison Shouldn't Be Started In Week 13

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has made a solid impression in his rookie season, but he can't be trusted as a starting fantasy option with his current role in the offense. Mattison received just three carries and gained five yards in Week 12's close contest against the Broncos. He just doesn't see enough action […]

Vikings Defense In Tough Spot On Monday

The Minnesota Vikings Defense has been a consistently solid unit this season, but they'll face a very difficult task in Week 13 and if you have a chance to stream a defense with a better matchup, do it. The Vikings face MVP-candidate Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, a team that currently ranks sixth in […]

Stefon Diggs Is An Upside WR2 In Week 13

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs will look to keep the good times rollin' in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. The fifth-year wideout has had at least 121 receiving yards in four of his last six games and is coming off a productive game (5/121/1) against a tough Broncos Defense in Week 11. Diggs […]

Kyle Rudolph Could Have Appeal In Week 13

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has caught 12 of 15 targets for 104 yards and four touchdowns in his last three games played. He has become a reliable option in the absence of Adam Thielen (hamstring) and he can be started as a high-end TE2 if the star wideout is ruled out again in […]

Kirk Cousins Is A Low-End QB1 Against Seattle

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has entered the down-ballot MVP conversation with his recent stretch of stellar play. The NFL's current leader in passer rating, Cousins has also compiled an impressive 18/1 TD/INT ratio over his last seven games and his 70.6% completion rate checks in at fourth in the league. He should be able […]

Olabisi Johnson Sees Team-High Nine Targets

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson caught six of nine targets for 35 yards in a Week 11 win over the Denver Broncos. Johnson resumed his post as the No. 2 receiver with Adam Thielen (hamstring) out, but he wasn't able to come up with much of anything in terms of receiving yardage. That has […]

Dan Bailey Hits Three Extra Points In Win

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey hit all three of his extra-point attempts in a 27-23 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 11. The Vikings weren't expected to score a ton of points against a stout Broncos Defense, but Bailey not getting a chance at a single field goal attempt is a disappointing result for […]

Stefon Diggs Totals 121 Yards And A Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught all five of his targets for 121 yards and a touchdown in a Week 11 win over the Denver Broncos. Diggs was shut out in the first half but bounced back in a major way with his fifth 100-yard receiving day and his fifth touchdown of the year. […]

Kirk Cousins Leads Vikings To Comeback Win

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 29-of-35 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns in a 27-23 comeback win over the Denver Broncos. Cousins had just 58 yards passing and a lost fumble at the break as the Vikings trailed 20-0. He stormed back with scoring strikes to Irv Smith Jr., Stefon Diggs, and Kyle […]

Kyle Rudolph Scores For Third Straight Week

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught all five of his targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Week 11's win over the Denver Broncos. Rudolph finished tied for third on the team in targets and scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 32-yarder in the fourth quarter. Rudolph is now up to five scores […]

Irv Smith Jr. Scores First Career Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. caught all three of his targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in a 27-23 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 11. The touchdown was a 10-yarder in the third quarter and it was the first career touchdown for the rookie tight end out of Alabama. He's […]