Vikings Defense Is Short-Handed Versus Saints

The Minnesota Vikings Defense will be playing with depleted secondary depth on Sunday, as cornerbacks Mackenzie Alexander (knee) and Mike Hughes (neck) have been ruled out against the New Orleans Saints. First-team All-Pro Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) wasn't listed on the team's final injury report, which is clearly a huge boost for this defense. However, the […]

Stefon Diggs Has Upside Against Saints

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs projects as a lower-owned, high-upside tournament option in daily fantasy formats on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. There's an above-average chance that cornerback Marshon Lattimore will be shadowing him, but Diggs has torched the Saints recently as he's averaging 7.6 catches, 116.3 yards, and 1.3 touchdowns over the […]

Kirk Cousins Is A Tournament Option

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins projects as a solid tournament option in daily fantasy formats on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. Cousins has been struggling after going off for an 18/1 TD/INT ratio in a seven-game stretch before their Week 12 bye, but he will finally have top weapons Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook […]

Olabisi Johnson Has Three Catches In Defeat

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson caught three of four targets for 34 yards in Week 17's 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears. Johnson definitely received an increased role with Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs sidelined, but he was unable to make much of an impact as Sean Mannion struggled to find receivers downfield and […]

Dan Bailey Is Perfect Again In Loss

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey hit all four of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point attempt in Week 17's 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears. Bailey hit from 34, 37, 38, and 39 yards to boost his season field goal percentage rate over 93%. Bailey was given plenty of chances with Sean […]

Mike Boone Explodes In Week 17

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone carried 17 times for 148 yards and a touchdown in Week 17's narrow loss to the Chicago Bears. He added two catches for 12 yards. Boone got another start and certainly made the most of his opportunity after falling flat and getting benched in Week 16. Boone was also […]

Sean Mannion Unspectacular In Defeat

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion was 12-for-21 passing for 126 yards and two interceptions in a 21-19 loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 17. Mannion, making his second career start, wasn't asked to do much as the Vikings employed a run-heavy scheme with Mike Boone and Ameer Abdullah. His two interceptions, subpar completion rate, […]

Olabisi Johnson Could See Increased Volume

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson is in consideration as a daily fantasy option in Week 17. Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook (shoulder) have been ruled out, and sources are reporting that the Vikings gave a large share of practice reps to backups this week. This could be an indication that the team plans to […]

Dan Bailey Is A Weak Option At Kicker

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey has had a great season as he has knocked in 92% of his field goal attempts and is a perfect 3-for-3 from at least 50 yards. However, he's not in a good spot for fantasy production in Week 17. The Vikings have already ruled Kirk Cousins and Dalvin Cook (shoulder) […]

Mike Boone Is Not An Attractive Option

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone will get a chance at redemption in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, but he is difficult to trust after a brutal showing in Week 16. Alexander Mattison (ankle) is questionable and has a chance to play, but he would likely see limited action coming off an injury absence. […]

Kyle Rudolph Could See Reduced Role

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph could see his snaps limited in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Though coach Mike Zimmer has not confirmed his exact plan for Sunday, sources have reported that the Vikings gave the majority of practice snaps to backups this week, indicating that the starters will see limited action. The […]

Stefon Diggs Is Risky In Week 17

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs would definitely have some WR2 appeal if he were to receive his normal workload in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. However, though coach Mike Zimmer has been quiet about his approach on playing the starters, sources have reported that the Vikings gave a large share of practice snaps […]

Sean Mannion To Draw Spot Start

Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sean Mannion will start in Week 17's finale versus the Chicago Bears at home. Mannion, a fifth-year career-backup type passer, doesn't offer much upside as a cheap option in daily fantasy formats. He has completed just 62.3% of his 53 career pass attempts at just 4.9 yards per attempt. To make […]

Adam Thielen Is Not A Recommended Option

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has had a tumultuous season, missing five games due to a hamstring injury and failing to make a fantasy impact in any game since Week 6. He will remain a dicey option for Week 17's finale against the Chicago Bears. The Vikings haven't yet confirmed that Thielen will rest, […]

Kyle Rudolph Tallies One Catch

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught one of two targets for seven yards in Week 16's 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings threw 31 times but the increased volume did not benefit Rudolph as he continues to profile as a touchdown-or-bust option at the position. Rudolph will again be an uninspiring […]

Adam Thielen Invisible In Loss

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen had zero catches on four targets in a tough 23-10 defeat to the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. He added one carry for two yards in what was a severely disappointing effort from the sixth-year receiver. This was Thielen's second game back from a lengthy injury absence, but […]

Stefon Diggs Hauls In Sixth Touchdown

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught three of five targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 16's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Diggs was also 0-for-1 passing as he overthrew a wide-open Kirk Cousins on a reverse pass. Diggs caught a 21-yard touchdown in the second quarter and was really the […]

Mike Boone Disappoints In Spot Start

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone carried 11 times for 28 yards in Week 16's 23-10 defeat against the Green Bay Packers. He added one catch for five yards. Boone, drawing the start with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) out, failed to deliver and was phased out of the offense entirely in the […]

Kirk Cousins Underwhelms In Defeat

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 16 of 31 passes for 122 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a dismal 23-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Cousins just couldn't get anything going all night as he was inaccurate and plagued by an offensive line that got thoroughly dominated. Cousins' touchdown pass was a […]

Alexander Mattison Is Inactive On Monday Night

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is officially inactive for Monday night's game against the Green Bay Packers. This news sets the stage for Mike Boone to lead the backfield and handle the majority of running back touches against a Packers Defense that ranks 25th in rush DVOA and fantasy points allowed to the position. […]

Adam Thielen Is In Low-End WR2 Mix

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen had a muted Week 15 in his return to action and played just over half of the team's offensive snaps, but he's definitely in the mix as a starting option in Week 16. Thielen projects to play close to his usual complement of snaps in a crucial divisional matchup […]

Dan Bailey Is A Solid Play Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey has had a great season, knocking in 92% of his field goals and going a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals of at least 50 yards. The Green Bay Packers Defense is not one to shy away from and the game has one of the higher projected totals in Vegas (47 […]

Vikings Defense Is A Risky Option

The Minnesota Vikings Defense had a monster performance in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers as they racked up seven turnovers, three sacks, and a touchdown in a dominating victory. They face a much stiffer test in Week 16 as Aaron Rodgers and the rival Green Bay Packers come to town. The Packers don't […]

Dalvin Cook Listed As Out Versus Green Bay

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is listed as out for Monday night's divisional tilt against the Green Bay Packers. Cook didn't practice all week after suffering a shoulder injury and leaving the game in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers, and he could be in danger of missing the season finale against […]

Kyle Rudolph Is A Shaky Week 16 Start

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph has had a solid second half of the season as he has six touchdowns in his last eight games. However, he's really difficult to trust in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers. Target-hog Adam Thielen is now healthy and expected to play a full complement of snaps - […]

Stefon Diggs Is A Strong Week 16 Option

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs has a strong track record against the Green Bay Packers as he has hit paydirt in each of the last six meetings between the storied franchises (seven total touchdowns). Injuries to the Vikings' top two running backs likely means that they will be looking to throw a bit more […]

Mike Boone Is An Upside RB2 In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone has a great chance to be one of those random, out-of-nowhere fantasy superstars that make the difference in fantasy championships this season. Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) didn't practice all week and aren't likely to play, while Boone excelled with 13 carries for 56 yards and two […]

Kirk Cousins Is A High-End QB2 Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has played very well this season, but it hasn't always translated to fantasy success. The Vikings remain a run-oriented team and have blown a lot of teams out, meaning Cousins hasn't needed to throw much in a number of contests. Though Mike Boone is no slouch, the likely absence of […]

Mike Boone Delivers In Backup Role

Minnesota Vikings running back Mike Boone had a great game in Week 15's blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The undrafted second-year back out of Cincinnati rushed 13 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns in the win, finding the end zone for the first time in his young career. Boone worked as the […]

Vikings Defense Dominates Chargers

The Minnesota Vikings Defense stepped up in a big way in Week 15's 39-10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. They tallied a whopping seven takeaways (three interceptions and four fumble recoveries), three sacks, and a touchdown as the Chargers looked flustered all game long. The most notable play was Danielle Hunter's strip-sack and forced […]