Minnesota, Team Vibes and Players to Target and Avoid

Footballguys Staff's Minnesota, Team Vibes and Players to Target and Avoid Footballguys Staff Published 07/11/2023

As we race toward August, Footballguys.com will look at one team per day with our quick-hitting Team Vibes and Players to Target and Avoid, where we check out the overall mood of each team's offense and let you know the players we are in on (because they are great values at the cost it takes to acquire them) and who we're out on (because they are too expensive and won't give you a good return on that investment).

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And here are all of the Team Vibes and Players to Target and Avoid articles we've done so far:
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Quick Hits

Want a brief overview? Here it is:

Want a longer breakdown of how it's going in Minnesota? Read on.

Vikings, Team Vibes

  • Good - 14
  • Neutral - 0
  • Bad - 0

Staffers with Good Vibes

  • Dan Hindery: There are plenty of questions on the Vikings defense, which means this is an offense that may have to try to win shootouts.
  • Ben Cummins: Kirk Cousins is ready to lead one more successful Vikings offense under Kevin O'Connell.
  • Dave Kluge: A porous defense, an offense loaded with playmakers, and a division full of bad defenses make for fantasy football fun.
  • Jeff Bell: A defensive reset and offensive skill talent likely lead to fantasy goodness via shootouts.
  • Jason Wood: They’re a few defensive tweaks away from contention, and Kirk Cousins remains the best quarterback everyone loves to deride.
  • Jeff Tefertiller: The division is theirs for the taking, and every game will be a shootout.
  • Craig Lakins: It's hard to go wrong in fantasy football with an uptempo, pass-heavy offense.
  • Zareh Kantzabedian: The Vikings had a fantastic first year with head coach Kevin O'Connell, finishing 13-4, despite having a lousy defense. All of its starting offensive players will be integral in contributing to fantasy championships.
  • Andy Hicks: Too much firepower in the receiving game and a struggling defense means fantasy points
  • Jeff Haseley: Despite the loss of Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook, this offense should be capable of putting up close to 30 points per game.
  • Phil Alexander: Fast-paced, pass-heavy offense that can support big fantasy seasons from multiple pass-catchers.
  • Chad Parsons: The Vikings being porous on defense will aid their shootout game scripts and need to keep their offensive foot on the pedal.
  • Ryan Weisse: Their offense is built for fantasy success, and their defense should be bad. Combined with Dalvin Cook being gone, we could see even more passing.
  • Daniel Harms: It’s a high-paced, high-play volume offense with a bad defense.

Staffers with Neutral Vibes

  • None.

Staffers with Bad Vibes

  • None.

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