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Who should I start for Week 15? Fantasy football outlooks for Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones, T.J. Hockenson. Our expert fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks.
The Minnesota Vikings have players that are all worth starting in fantasy football at all of their skill positions -- quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. Generally, that's how things go in elite offenses, and Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell runs one of the best offensive systems of any team in pro football.
The O is a big reason why the Vikes sit at 11-2 after 13 games played. They score the ninth-most points per game of any team in the NFL and total an impressive 351.4 offensive yards per contest. They dropped 42 points on the hapless Atlanta Falcons just a week ago, crushing them in dominating fashion.
Let's take a look at three players at different positions from this elite squad and break down whether you should start them in Week 15.
Should I Start Sam Darnold for Fantasy Football?
Yes, Minnesota's offense is firing on all cylinders now, and when they're fully healthy (mostly), they've dominated opponents in recent weeks. The last time these two teams faced, the Vikings were on the road in Chicago, and Darnold put up 21.2 fantasy points by completing 22 of his 34 passes for 330 yards and two TDs.
The Vikings take advantage of the DPI called on the Bears as Sam Darnold throws to Jalen Nailor for the touchdown. Darnold has six completions today, two of them being touchdown passes. pic.twitter.com/X7LDrAsoL8
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) November 24, 2024
Minny is simply a far better coached, prepared, and loaded team than the Bears. Darnold is a good player to start this week. Obviously, he's had anomalistic bad games in the past, so anything can happen. But he should be fine.
Should I Start Aaron Jones for Fantasy Football?
Jones is a highly injury-prone 29-year-old playing RB, one of the most physically punishing and injurious positions in pro football. It's understandable that they've been giving a bit more volume to backup back Cam Akers. They'll need the former Packer to be healthy for the playoffs.
AARON JONES TAKES IT TO THE OUTSIDE AND WALKS IN UNTOUCHED 😱 pic.twitter.com/uFrvQREYfG
— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) October 20, 2024
Still, he's a fantastic back, and he'll face a somewhat poor rush defense. The Bears have allowed opposing rushers to gain 4.8 yards per attempt this season, which is tied for third worst in the NFL. Jones is a good start, but he's in RB3/FLEX territory considering his recent issues with fumbling and lower touch totals.
Should I Start T.J. Hockenson for Fantasy Football?
Yes. He scored 18.4 PPR fantasy points against the Bears just three weeks ago, and against teams that are better at covering receivers, it seems reasonable that the tight end will get more opportunities in the future. Usually, players don't return to 100% of their previous production until their second season removed from an ACL tear.
great to see t.j. hockenson moving this well after a very serious knee injury pic.twitter.com/owOHjW295v
— Hayden Winks (@HaydenWinks) November 12, 2024
His talent and presence in a good offense give him enough upside to be start-worthy. TE isn't a position where beggars can be choosers, either and sometimes, you just need to take what you can get. Target competition dampens his weekly upside, but he should do well in Week 15.
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