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Vikings | Jauan Jennings' trade market 'expected to heat up' after Harrison Jr. deal Tue Oct 13, 01:57 PM
Vikings WR Jauan Jennings is another receiver whose trade market is expected to heat up in the wake of the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, it was reported on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday. A reunion with the 49ers was floated as a possibility.
| Footballguys view: A seventh-round pick in 2020, Jennings gradually turned himself into a contributor for the 49ers. Jennings' best season came in 2024 when he caught 77 passes for 975 yards and six touchdowns, as a slew of injuries essentially forced him to be the team's No. 1 wide receiver. The Vikings signed Jennings with the hope that he could work as an effective secondary target behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. And yet, even with both guys missing time because of injuries, Jennings has just two catches for nine yards so far this year. Stay tuned. |
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Vikings | Solak: Jordan Mason's 'impending return' shouldn't be underrated Tue Oct 13, 01:00 PM
ESPN's Ben Solak wrote on Tuesday that the impending return of Vikings RB Jordan Mason, described as a co-starting running back, should not be underrated.
| Footballguys view: Solak said the Vikings "want to do so much more in the designed running game with Murray and in the power play-action game with Mason as a bruising back." Aaron Jones Sr. has been impressive in Mason's absence, but it's fair to wonder if the workload he's seen the last three weeks is sustainable. Minnesota is on its bye in Week 6 and resumes play in Week 7. Proactive fantasy managers should be checking Mason's availability in their leagues. |
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Vikings | Kevin O'Connell on Jauan Jennings: 'I do believe his opportunities will come' Mon Oct 12, 05:56 PM
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was asked on Monday about a WR room that includes Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Odell Beckham Jr., Tai Felton, Myles Price and Jeshaun Jones. O'Connell noted the group's versatility, and of WR Jauan Jennings in particular said: "I do believe his opportunities will come."
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson 'feeling pretty good' but in concussion protocol Mon Oct 12, 02:00 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is in the concussion protocol, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Monday. O'Connell said Hockenson is "feeling pretty good today," and the team will monitor him throughout the bye.
| Footballguys view: With backup TE Josh Oliver (torn biceps muscle) on injured reserve, the Vikings played the rest of Sunday's game with two backups: Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek, who was activated from injured reserve this weekend. That's not ideal so that the bye couldn't have come at a better time for Hockenson and the Vikings. |
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Vikings | Hockenson held to 1 catch for 7 yards in win over Saints Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 23-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 9.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.2.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson suffered a concussion on the second play of the game against the New Orleans Saints. His head slammed into the turf after making his lone catch on the day just 38 seconds into the game. He remained on the ground for several minutes before jogging to the sideline and later the locker room for a concussion test. With backup TE Josh Oliver (torn biceps muscle) on injured reserve, the Vikings played the rest of Sunday's game with two backups: Gavin Bartholomew and Ben Yurosek, who was activated from injured reserve this weekend. |
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Vikings | Jones runs for 113 yards, one TD in win over Saints Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. ran 25 times for 113 yards and a touchdown, also caught 3 passes for 4 yards on 3 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 23-13 win over the New Orleans Saints. He was projected for 15.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.2.
| Footballguys view: Jones actually left this game briefly with a knee injury and he will certainly welcome the rest coming during the 5-0 Vikings' bye next week. Jordan Mason should be ready to return and split the work in Week 7, but Jones should still be a weekly flex play on a defense/ball control team. He has been outstanding as a lead back playing through a knee injury under a heavy workload since Mason went out with a thumb injury after Week 1. Mason should also be added if he's on your waiver wire even if it means you have to carry him through the bye. |
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Vikings | RB Aaron Jones returns to the game Sun Oct 11, 02:11 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones has returned to Sunday's game against the Saints after an injury.
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Vikings | TE T.J. Hockenson will not return Sun Oct 11, 01:55 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 14:22 left. He will not return (concussion).
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Vikings | Aaron Jones plays through knee injury Sun Oct 11, 01:41 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. finished Sunday's win over the Saints with 113 rushing yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. He added three catches for 4 more yards.
| Footballguys view: Jones spent some time out in the first half due to a left knee that initially drew a questionable designation, but Jones returned to play the rest of the game without any apparent issues. The Vikings have a Week 6 bye, and Jordan Mason should return the following week. But Jones has played well in Mason's absence, and we expect the veteran to continue playing the primary role until further notice. |
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Vikings | TE T.J. Hockenson questionable to return Sun Oct 11, 01:25 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 14:22 left. He is questionable to return (head).
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson downgraded to out vs. Saints Sun Oct 11, 01:25 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson (concussion) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Saints. Hockenson was injured in the first quarter and had been evaluated for a concussion before being listed as questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: Hockenson posted his biggest fantasy game in years with 13 catches last week against Miami. Justin Jefferson was back this week, so Hockenson's outlook wasn't as bright, but he probably still got in some lineups as a streaming TE1, so this is a disappointment. The Vikings are on bye next week, so Hockenson may not miss an additional game due to this injury. |
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Vikings | TE T.J. Hockenson injured in the first quarter vs. Saints Sun Oct 11, 01:10 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson was injured on a play in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Saints with 14:22 left. No return designation has been posted yet.
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Vikings | T.J. Hockenson being evaluated for concussion, Vikings down to TE3 Gavin Bartholomew Sun Oct 11, 01:10 PM
Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Saints, the team announced. Hockenson was seen walking to the locker room. With TE Josh Oliver on injured reserve, the Vikings are down to TE Gavin Bartholomew.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson active for Week 5 at Saints Sun Oct 11, 11:42 AM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle), who was listed as questionable, will play in Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Minnesota will be without WRs Jordan Addison and Odell Beckham Jr., who are both inactive.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson active for Week 5 at Saints Sun Oct 11, 11:36 AM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is active for Sunday's game against the Saints. Jefferson was listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week after missing last Sunday's win over the Dolphins with an ankle injury. WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is inactive.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson active for Week 5 at Saints Sun Oct 11, 11:30 AM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is officially active for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Jefferson had been listed as questionable with an ankle injury that limited him in practice this week, but he arrived at the Superdome with his cleats draped over his bag, ready to give it a go.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson active for Week 5 at Saints Sun Oct 11, 11:30 AM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Jefferson had been listed as questionable and was set to work out before the game to determine his status.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison inactive for Week 5 at Saints Sun Oct 11, 11:30 AM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Addison had been listed as questionable and was set to test the hamstring in a pregame workout.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison not likely to be active at Saints Sun Oct 11, 10:14 AM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison is not likely to be active for Sunday's game against the Saints. Addison is officially questionable with a hamstring injury and was set to test it in a pregame workout.
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson 'ready to give it a go' at Saints, expected to play barring setback Sun Oct 11, 10:14 AM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson arrived at the Superdome on Sunday with his cleats draped over his bag, "ready to give it a go" despite an ankle injury that limited him this week. Barring a setback, Jefferson is expected to play against the Saints. He is officially questionable.
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Vikings | Vikings elevating Odell Beckham Jr. for Sunday; WR has 'quickly picked up' offense Sat Oct 10, 03:44 PM
The Vikings are elevating WR Odell Beckham Jr. to the active roster for Sunday's game at the Saints. Beckham has quickly picked up Minnesota's offense and has developed a good connection with QB Kyler Murray, according to sources. Beckham, who grew up in New Orleans, signed with the Vikings' practice squad on Wednesday after his release by the Giants.
| Footballguys view: Beckham quickly picked up the offense, not only because of his connection with Murray, but also because he's been reunited with Kevin O'Connell. The two worked together when they were with the Rams years ago. Beckham is not the player he used to be, but the Vikings are looking for playmakers. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Justin Jefferson (ankle) plans to play in Week 5 against the Saints, but the team "has to see how he feels on Saturday." No word yet on Jefferson's status, so stay tuned here. Jordan Addison is also questionable, so Beckham's elevation might be due to either his or Jefferson's status. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson questionable for Week 5 at Saints Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Jefferson was limited in Wednesday's practice and was spotted at practice on Friday. WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is also questionable.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Jefferson and Addison are both trending in the right direction after logging practices on Thursday and Friday. If both are active, Jefferson can be relied on as a WR1 and Addison as a WR4. If Jefferson cannot go, Addison will move up the rankings into WR2 consideration. Addison's status makes little difference in Jefferson's outlook. He's a must-start receiver regardless. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison questionable for Week 5 at Saints Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 5 game at the Saints. Addison did not practice on Wednesday and returned as a limited participant on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Addison's back-to-back practices are a promising sign for his Week 5 availability. However, Justin Jefferson's potential return and T.J. Hockenson's emergence push him down the rankings quite a bit. Addison has appeal in best-ball formats as a guy who could make his week with one big play. But the target share he's been afforded without Jefferson probably won't stick once the Vikings WR1 returns. Addison is a WR4 this week against the Saints. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson spotted at Friday practice Fri Oct 9, 01:03 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) was at practice on Friday ahead of Sunday's game at the Saints. Jefferson, who missed the Vikings' Week 4 game, was limited in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson practiced all week, albeit in a limited capacity. He appears on track to play, but his ankle injury could limit him. That said, Jefferson's upside makes him hard to bench. This injury bumps him from a top-five ranking to a top-12 consideration, but he's still a must-start receiver. |
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Vikings | Jordan Addison (hamstring) returns to practice Thursday Thu Oct 8, 03:50 PM
Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday. Addison did not practice on Wednesday because of hamstring soreness.
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Vikings | Vikings signing Odell Beckham Jr. to practice squad after Giants release Wed Oct 7, 11:43 AM
The Vikings are signing WR Odell Beckham Jr. to their practice squad, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reported..
| Footballguys view: Beckham was released by the Giants after three games. The move comes as Vikings WR Justin Jefferson works through an ankle injury and WR Jauan Jennings has two receptions on four targets in three games. Beckham is now reunited with Kevin O'Connell, as the two worked together with the Rams. |
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Vikings | WR Jefferson 'hopeful' to return in Week 5 Sat Oct 3, 05:09 PM
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN, reports Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is "hopeful" to return in Week 5 against the Saints.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson did not practice all week and has been declared out for Week 4 against the Dolphins. It does not seem to be a serious injury, so expecting him back next week makes sense. Jordan Addison takes over as the no.1 receiver with Jefferson out. We like Addison as a WR2 with upside in Week 4. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson (ankle) aiming to return to practice next week Fri Oct 2, 03:25 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) will receive treatment over the next couple of days with the goal of returning to practice next week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Friday. "He's going to get treatment throughout the next couple of days and the goal is try to get him back out there practicing next week. I know it's a big one for him next week going to Louisiana," O'Connell said. Jefferson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson didn't practice this week before being ruled out. This sounds like a relatively minor ankle injury, and it's likely that Jefferson is back out there in Week 5 against the Saints. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson (ankle) ruled out for Sunday against Dolphins Fri Oct 2, 02:30 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Dolphins. Jefferson was absent from practice on both Thursday and Friday.
| Footballguys view: After not practicing all week, Jefferson was expected to miss Week 4. The team confirmed he avoided a high ankle sprain, so there's hope he can play as soon as next week. With Jefferson leaving last week's game early, Jordan Addison had an impressive game with 90 yards and a touchdown. Addison will rank as a back-end WR2 against a porous Miami defense this week, and we'll hope Jefferson can return for Week 5. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson (ankle) absent from practice again Friday Fri Oct 2, 01:20 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) was not at practice on Friday. Jefferson also did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell is scheduled to speak to reporters later Friday afternoon. The Vikings host the Dolphins on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers should treat Jefferson as out this week. He hasn't practiced all week after suffering an ankle injury. Our injury analyst, Adam Hutchison, projects Jefferson to return in Week 5, speculating that he may have suffered an eversion ankle sprain. Per Hutchison: "These injuries can still result in an extended absence, but the typical timeline is closer to 1-2 weeks. More importantly for fantasy, there are fewer severe outlier cases associated with significant declines in production after returning compared to high ankle sprains." While fantasy managers would love to have Jefferson this week, it's relieving that he avoided the dreaded high ankle sprain that could have kept him out much longer. |
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Vikings | Caleb Douglas, Justin Jefferson miss second straight practice Thu Oct 1, 05:27 PM
Dolphins WR Caleb Douglas (ankle) and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) both missed practice for a second straight day on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Jefferson needs to practice on Friday for Fantasy GMs to feel good about his availability against the Dolphins. Everyone needs to keep an eye on his status, and there's a chance the team just calls him a game-time decision. |
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Vikings | RB Aaron Jones Sr. limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr. was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Jones had 17 rushes for 58 yards in the Vikings' Week 3 win against the Buccaneers, while also snaring five catches for 34 yards. The Vikings are feeding him the rock early and often. Against the Dolphins in Week 4, Jones is an RB2 with upside. |
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Vikings | WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: There is a chance we'll see Jefferson on the field Sunday against the Dolphins. See what he can do on Friday at the latest. Have other plans ready just in case, but Jefferson should perform like a WR1 (as usual) if he's out there in Week 4. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson avoids long-term injury, has chance to play Week 4 Mon Sep 28, 03:32 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson avoided a long-term injury after spraining his ankle in Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday. Jefferson has a chance to play in Week 4 against the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: This would be a best-case outcome. And considering Jefferson attempted to re-enter the game before finally returning to the locker room, SI.com believes there's plenty of reason for optimism regarding his availability in a favorable matchup against Miami. The Dolphins' defense ranks 19th in pass defense and 26th in passing touchdowns allowed, presenting a potential must-start case for Jefferson if he returns, along with several other stars on Minnesota's offense. Jordan Addison will be ready to play a greater role if need be, but we'll be following Jefferson's progress all week. |
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Vikings | Josh Oliver believed to have torn biceps, could be out indefinitely Mon Sep 28, 08:31 AM
Vikings TE Josh Oliver is believed to have a torn biceps after leaving Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported. Oliver will have an MRI on Monday to confirm the diagnosis and would be out indefinitely if testing shows a tear.
| Footballguys view: Oliver played more than half the team's offensive snaps during the 3-0 start and had three catches for 46 yards in the first two games, with no catches in Tampa. TE T.J. Hockenson is the lead tight end, and Gavin Bartholomew is the only other tight end on the 53-man roster. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson 'got close' to returning, MRI on ankle expected Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:48 PM
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson left Sunday's win over the Buccaneers in the first quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after the game that Jefferson "got close" to returning before being ruled out, and that he will be evaluated further on Monday.
| Footballguys view: NBC's Mike Florio reported that an MRI will be part of that evaluation and that the Vikings hope Jefferson is dealing with a low-ankle injury. Jefferson had two catches for 32 yards before exiting and has 13 catches for 179 yards and two touchdowns on the season. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson sidelined by an ankle injury vs. Buccaneers Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson was ruled out of Sunday's 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a first-quarter injury to his left ankle.
| Footballguys view: We should expect Jefferson to miss Week 4 against Miami at a minimum, and a multi-week absence is possible. The Vikings have a bye in Week 6, so Jefferson could get three weeks and only miss two games in a best-case scenario. In his absence, the Vikings shifted their offensive focus to No. 2 receiver Jordan Addison, who finished with five catches for 90 yards. Jauan Jennings and Tai Felton were the Vikings' other receivers when they used three-receiver sets, but they had just one reception between them. Minnesota plays the Dolphins in Week 4. |
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Vikings | Addison catches 5 passes for 90 yards, a touchdown in win over Buccaneers Sun Sep 27, 07:31 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison caught 5 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was projected for 6.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 17.5.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation, set to play vs. Buccaneers Fri Sep 25, 02:46 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) has no game designation and is set to play Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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Vikings | Kyler Murray speaks for first time since concussion, set for Sunday at Tampa Bay Thu Sep 24, 05:17 PM
Vikings QB Kyler Murray spoke to reporters for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 1. Murray is expected to get a more prolonged look in head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense when Minnesota plays at Tampa Bay on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Murray only played 11 snaps in Week 1 before getting concussed. He missed Week 2, but Carson Wentz kept the team's record unblemished with a win over the Bears. Now, Murray takes over an undefeated team that wants to stay on the winning track. With the weapons around him, Murray could post high-end QB2 (low-end QB1) numbers in Week 3 against the Buccaneers. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones back on the field, O'Neill returns to full participation Thu Sep 24, 05:16 PM
Vikings RB Aaron Jones (knee) was back on the practice field after previously missing practice. LB Jake Golday also returned to the field, while RT Brian O'Neill and DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins returned to full participation. Brett Thorson was the only Minnesota player listed as a DNP.
| Footballguys view: Jones tweaked his knee against the Bears in Week 2, and he had to miss Wednesday's practice. He's out there on Thursday, and Jones is trending towards playing against the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. We've got Jones in the RB3/flex range in this matchup. |
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Vikings | Aaron Jones misses practice with knee injury, status for Sunday uncertain Wed Sep 23, 05:59 PM
Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk.com reports that Vikings RB Aaron Jones, who wore a brace after Sunday's win over the Bears, missed practice on Monday with a knee injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said, "He feels great. He's bouncing around the building like normal, but it's more so the knee. Just allowing that thing to turn over. He feels pretty good. We'll just keep getting treatment around the clock and see if we can pick up his workload as the week goes on." O'Connell said the team will monitor Jones over the next few days before deciding on his status for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. With RB Jordan Mason on injured reserve and RB DeeJay Dallas limited by a toe injury, rookie RB Demond Claiborne is the only healthy running back on Minnesota's active roster.
| Footballguys view: Jones rushed 23 times for 105 yards in the Vikings' Week 2 win over the Bears, but per O'Connell, the veteran back was "pretty sore" after the victory. Missing practice on Monday is not completely indicative of his playing status in Week 3. However, it's not a great start to the week, and his status could be on the wrong side of questionable. DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne could do more if Jones is limited or has to miss time. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray cleared; will start Week 3 Mon Sep 21, 03:16 PM
Kyler Murray is set to return to the starting lineup. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is on schedule to play in the team's matchup with the Buccaneers. "Kyler has cleared the final phase of the protocol," O'Connell said. "He's doing great, he'll be cleared, and he will start this week against Tampa Bay."
| Footballguys view: Murray went down early in the Week 1 win over the Packers when he was hit while trying to slide on a scramble. He departed that contest having completed 3-of-5 passes for 18 yards with an interception. Carson Wentz replaced Murray for the last two weeks. He was 11-of-20 for 143 yards in Sunday's victory over the Bears. O'Connell praised how steady Wentz has been as a backup. The Buccaneers, coming off a loss to the Browns, should offer a favorable matchup for Murray and the passing attack. |
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Vikings | Jones runs for 105 yards in win over Bears Sun Sep 20, 01:00 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones ran 23 times for 105 yards in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears. He was projected for 12.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 10.5.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings chose to ride Jones and used Deejay Dallas and Demond Claiborne sparingly in the poor weather at Soldier Field. The Bears' run defense is going to be a good matchup to pick on going forward, but this is also a good argument to start Jones next week as an RB2/Flex at Tampa. Jones did miss some time in this game with a knee issue. Don't be surprised if there are practice limitations. |
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Vikings | McCarthy demoted to third-string amid 'immaturity' and accuracy issues Fri Sep 18, 05:42 PM
Yahoo Sports reports that Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has been demoted to third string on Minnesota's depth chart.
| Footballguys view: The move comes after maturity and accuracy issues led the Vikings to sign QB Kyler Murray to be their starter. The report states that McCarthy's 'immaturity' problem has stunned the Vikings staff. |
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Vikings | Kyler Murray ruled out vs. Bears; Wentz to start Fri Sep 18, 02:46 PM
The Vikings ruled out QB Kyler Murray for Sunday's game against the Bears. Carson Wentz will start in Murray's absence.
| Footballguys view: No major surprise here as Murray has been unable to log a full practice this week after exiting last week's game early with a concussion. Murray is expected to regain his role as the team's starting quarterback once he's able, but Carson Wentz will start in Week 2 against the Bears. Wentz has proven more than capable of getting the ball to Justin Jefferson, and he should be viewed as an elite WR1 in this matchup. Jordan Addison is a deep flex play, and T.J. Hockenson is in the streaming discussion. Regarding Wentz, he's only on the radar in two-quarterback and superflex leagues. |
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Vikings | QB Murray limited again Thursday, protocol update coming Friday Thu Sep 17, 07:33 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Vikings QB Kyler Murray was limited for the second straight day in Thursday's practice as he continues working through the concussion protocol after being knocked out of last Sunday's win over the Packers. The next update on Murray's status will come Friday, and if he is not cleared to face the Bears, QB Carson Wentz is in line to start after going 12-of-19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns in relief last week. WR Jauan Jennings (personal) and RT Brian O'Neill (knee) did not practice Thursday, while LB Andrew Van Ginkel (chest) was limited again and LB Blake Cashman (wrist) was upgraded to full participation.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz took over for Murray in Week 1, and he ran the Vikings' offense efficiently. If Murray has to miss the game against the Bears on Sunday, Wentz could give Fantasy GMs QB2/streaming production. Let's see if Murray clears the concussion protocol with an update on Friday. |
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Vikings | Jordan Mason placed on IR with a thumb injury Wed Sep 16, 02:47 PM
Vikings have placed RB Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve and signed RB DeeJay Dallas to their 53-man roster.
| Footballguys view: Well, it's more than just a "sore thumb" for Mason. He will be eligible to return after a four-game absence (with a bye in Week 6, that means Mason could return in Week 7). Mason rushed 15 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' Week 1 win over the Packers. We'll see Aaron Jones perhaps get more work with Mason out, and Dallas is a veteran with experience who could get some touches as well. |
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Vikings | O'Connell confirms Kyler Murray in protocol; Wentz standing by Mon Sep 14, 03:33 PM
Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that Kyler Murray is in the concussion protocol and said that the quarterback came in feeling "pretty good" on Monday. O'Connell said that the team will take it "a day at a time" with the medical staff as Murray recovers and progresses through the protocol.
| Footballguys view: Carson Wentz replaced Murray and led the Vikings to a comeback win over the Packers on Sunday. He would be in line to start if Murray does not clear the protocol in time to face the Bears in Week 2. More updates on Murray's status will come once the team resumes practicing this week, but the nature of the injury and the protocol means there's a good chance Wentz is under center on September 20. |
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Vikings | RB Jordan Mason to have sore thumb evaluated Mon Sep 14, 03:05 PM
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said that RB Jordan Mason came into the building today with a sore thumb, and they're evaluating that.
| Footballguys view: As Pro Football Focus' Nathan Jahnke notes, Mason received nearly as much playing time as Aaron Jones Sr. in Sunday's win over the Packers. Mason played more than 50 perhaps of the early-down snaps, while Jones remained the primary passing-down back. Mason ran the ball 15 times compared with Jones' 12 carries, with both scoring touchdowns. Neither running back caught a pass. As Jahnke summed up, "This makes Mason the more valuable fantasy asset going forward, as long as the Vikings are winning games or at least keeping them close." |
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