Kirk Cousins Is A Low-End QB1 In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been absolutely on fire for four weeks straight, completing over 79% of his passes and compiling an impressive 10/1 TD/INT rate in wins over the Giants, Eagles, Lions, and Redskins. The Kansas City Chiefs await in Week 9 and represent a slight step up defensively, but they are banged […]

Vikings Defense Has Productive Week 8 In Victory

The Vikings Defense registered four sacks, one interception and a fumble recovery in Week 8's 19-9 win over the Washington Redskins. The Vikings were able to hold the 'Skins to 216 total yards and 163 passing yards, with rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins passing for just 33 yards in the entire second half after Case Keenum […]

Kirk Cousins Throws For 285 Yards Against Washington

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 26 passes for 285 yards in Week 8's 19-9 win over the Washington Redskins. He didn't throw a touchdown or an interception but was very accurate again in the victory. The Vikings totaled 38 rushing attempts as they continue to stress Dalvin Cook and the rushing attack, […]

Stefon Diggs Tallies Seven Catches For 143 Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught all seven of his targets for 143 yards in a 19-9 win over the Washington Redskins in Week 8. Diggs concerningly lost his third fumble of the year trying to extend a long catch-and-run on the first drive of the game, but it was an otherwise very productive […]

Dalvin Cook Rumbles To Yet Another Huge Performance

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried 23 times for 98 yards and a touchdown in Week 8's win over the Washington Redskins. He also had five catches for 73 receiving yards in what has been an incredible start to his 2019 campaign. With the short week of preparation and without their top wideout Adam […]

Dan Bailey Hits Four Field Goals In Victory

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey hit four of four field goals and his lone extra point in a 19-9 win over Washington in Week 8. He hit a 50-yarder with ease in the first quarter in what has become a very steady season for the veteran. He is 12-for-14 (86%) on the year and has […]

Alexander Mattison Carries 13 Times For 61 Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison had 13 carries for 61 yards in the Vikings 19-9 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 8. He added two catches for three yards. Mattison also notably had a couple of long runs called back due to penalties and received the majority of his work on the Vikings' […]

Kyle Rudolph Is A Low-End TE2 In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is coming off a solid game in Week 7 as he tallied five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. It was his first touchdown and his first time exceeding 36 receiving yards on the season. Rudolph may see a slight increase in targets due […]

Alexander Mattison Is An RB4 In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison has gotten at least seven carries in five of seven games this year, though he hasn't quite emerged as a player to consider starting, as he's still the clear backup to Dalvin Cook. That being said, Mattison could be in line for a sizeable workload this week, as the […]

Vikings Defense Is In A Great Spot Against Washington

The Vikings Defense gave up 30 points in a win over the Detroit Lions in Week 7 but still rank sixth in yards per game allowed and points per game allowed. They also have seven interceptions, 19 sacks, four fumble recoveries, and a safety on the season. They're presented with a golden matchup against Case […]

Kirk Cousins Is A QB1 Option In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been silencing his critics the past three weeks, throwing for 977 yards and an impressive 10/1 TD/INT ratio. He's also coming off back-to-back outings with four touchdowns in wins over the Lions and Eagles. Cousins will be missing Adam Thielen (hamstring) this week, but it shouldn't matter much in […]

Dalvin Cook Is A Top Play Again In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is leading the league with 725 rushing yards, a 5.5 yards-per-carry average and eight rushing touchdowns. He's the RB2 in half-PPR scoring behind Christian McCaffrey. You're starting him without hesitation in Week 8 against the Washington Redskins, who are allowing 134.4 yards per game on the ground. Cook could […]

Olabisi Johnson Is A Worthy Dart Throw Against Washington

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson had a productive game stepping in for Adam Thielen (hamstring) in Week 7, catching four of eight targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in the win. The rookie out of Colorado State is now in line for a spot start as the second receiver in Week 8, as […]

Stefon Diggs Is A Low-End WR1 In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is in line for an increased workload on Thursday night with target-hog Adam Thielen (hamstring) sitting out for the first time in his career. Week 8's matchup against the Washington Redskins is a favorable one as Diggs should be able to take advantage of coverage by either Quinton Dunbar […]

Irv Smith Jr. Snags Five Catches For 60 Yards In Win

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. caught 5-of-6 targets for 60 yards in Week 7's 42-30 win over the Detroit Lions. Smith's six targets were his most this season as his volume spiked due to Adam Thielen (hamstring) leaving the game early. Thielen's status is up in the air for Week 8's Thursday night […]

Dan Bailey Misses Only Field Goal Attempt In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey missed a 45-yard field goal but went a perfect 6-for-6 on extra-point attempts in Week 7's win over the Detroit Lions. This was Bailey's second missed field goal this season, but he's still hitting 80% of his attempts and nailed his lone 50-yard attempt back in Week 3. Bailey is […]

Olabisi Johnson Hauls In Four Catches And A Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson caught 4-of-8 targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. Johnson was able to take advantage of some increased volume due to an early exit from Adam Thielen (hamstring). The rookie scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard play-action pass in the […]

Alexander Mattison Has Quiet Game In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried seven times for 18 yards (2.6 yards per carry) in Week 7's 42-30 win over the Detroit Lions. Mattison took a clear back seat in this one as Dalvin Cook carried 25 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Mattison was also not targeted in the passing game. […]

Kyle Rudolph Breaks Out For 58 Yards And A Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught 5-of-6 targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Week 7. Rudolph connected with Kirk Cousins on a 15-yard score in the fourth quarter, Rudolph's first touchdown catch of the year. Adam Thielen (hamstring) left the game early, meaning guys like Rudolph, Olabisi Johnson, and Irv Smith Jr. […]

Stefon Diggs Catches Seven Passes For 142 Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught 7-of-8 targets for 142 scoreless yards in Week 7's win over the Detroit Lions. Adam Thielen (hamstring) leaving the game in the first quarter concentrated targets to Diggs, but the four receiving touchdowns went to Thielen, C.J. Ham, Kyle Rudolph, and Olabisi Johnson. Diggs got dragged down just […]

Dalvin Cook Posts Monster Week 7 Line In Victory

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook tallied 25 carries for 142 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7's 42-30 win over the Detroit Lions. He also added one catch for seven yards. This was Cook's league-leading fifth 100-yard rushing game and he now has six touchdowns on the ground in what's becoming a breakout campaign […]

Kirk Cousins Has Third Straight Big Game

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 24-of-34 passes for 337 yards and four touchdowns in Week 7's 42-30 win over the Detroit Lions. Cousins was on point all afternoon, completing passes to seven different receivers and benefiting from the play-action game repeatedly as the Lions Defense had no answer. Cousins put up a solid QB1 […]

Adam Thielen Out For Rest Of Contest

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) will not return in Week 7's road contest against the Detroit Lions. Thielen made a beautiful toe-tap touchdown catch near the end of the first quarter but he collided with the wall and was pulled from the game. Thielen had caught 1-of-2 targets for 25 yards and a […]

Adam Thielen Is Questionable To Return With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) exited the game after catching a touchdown pass and colliding with the wall toward the end of the first quarter. The 25-yard touchdown was Thielen's first catch on two targets. He did not return for the Vikings' next offensive drive and is questionable to return. Olabisi Johnson steps […]

Vikings Defense Is In A Solid Spot Against Lions

The Vikings Defense is again ranking among the NFL's best through six weeks. They rank fifth in yards allowed per game (310.3), fifth in yards allowed per play (4.8), sixth in points allowed per game (15.5), and 10th in sacks (17). They face the Detroit Lions on the road in Week 7 in a pivotal […]

Alexander Mattison Is A Desperation Flex Play In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison remains the clear backup to starter Dalvin Cook, but the rookie has started to emerge as a player who could be used as a bye-week streamer in favorable matchups. Mattison rushed 14 times for 63 yards in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles, a team that ranks among the […]

Stefon Diggs Is Back On WR2 Radar In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs should be started as a low-end WR2 in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. He went nuclear in Week 6 with seven catches for 167 yards and three touchdowns, but the Lions Defense is tough against outside receivers and there's a chance that he's shadowed by shutdown corner Darius […]

Kyle Rudolph Is Not Worth Considering In Week 7

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is not a player you need to force into lineups in Week 7. Rudolph caught 3-of-3 targets for 36 yards in his best game of 2019 in Week 6. He has just nine catches this year and his average target distance is 2.2 yards. He's still playing at least […]

Adam Thielen Is A Mid-Range WR2 Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has caught 13 of 16 targets for 187 yards and three touchdowns over the last two games (Giants and Eagles). Week 7's matchup is a bit less favorable, however, as the Lions have been stingy against outside wide receivers with top cornerbacks Darius Slay and Rashaan Melvin. However, Thielen […]

Dalvin Cook Primed For Huge Week 7

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is in line for a monster game in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. The Lions Defense has already given up seven rushing touchdowns and are allowing 5.1 yards per carry and 133.8 rushing yards per game. They've also allowed a running back to score at least 20 PPR […]