Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings fantasy outlook
The Minnesota Vikings (NFC North) are 5-0 this season.
Week 7: home vs the Indianapolis Colts, Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET. Vegas expects Vikings to score about 24 points as a 6.5-point favorite.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: Kyler Murray (QB #18, 17.3 projected PPR pts); Aaron Jones (RB #15, 14.1 projected PPR pts); Justin Jefferson (WR #15, 15.6 projected PPR pts); Will Reichard (K #1, 9.7 projected PPR pts); Vikings D/ST (DST #2, 14.1 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- Odell Beckham Jr. (WR) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- T.J. Hockenson (TE) -- Out, Concussion
- Josh Oliver (TE) -- IR
- Jordan Mason (RB) -- IR
- Jordan Addison (WR) -- Out, Hamstring
- Max Brosmer (QB) -- Out, Coach's Decision
Depth chart starters: QB: Kyler Murray · RB: Aaron Jones Sr., DeeJay Dallas · WR: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings · TE: T.J. Hockenson.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | -0.10 #27 | 37% #32 | -0.04 #23 | -0.18 #25 |
| Defense | -0.23 #1 | 32% #1 | -0.22 #1 | -0.26 #1 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Vikings news
- Could the Vikings Get Flexed to Sunday Night Football In Week 8? Maybe, But. . . Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Getting Defensive: Week 7 fantasy plays led by Vikings, Steelers; top streaming defenses Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Brian Flores is taking on the entire NFL, and he won't back down The Athletic NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Colts to stick with Jones at QB vs. Vikings, Steichen says ESPN NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Role change — adjust weekly rankings for everyone in that room.
- Vikings designate RB Jordan Mason to return to practice ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Jordan Mason Nears Return, But Not Back Yet Draft Sharks Shark Bites · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Vikings vs. Colts odds: Vikings Favored to Continue Undefeated Start Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Colts-Vikings opening odds: Colts looking to bounce back after “Skol” crushing loss Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- ‘Start J.J. McCarthy Next Week,’ ‘Vikings Gave Up on a Good QB’ — Calls Mount for Giants To ‘Bench’ Jameis Winston After Loss to Saints Pro Football Network · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: Role change — adjust weekly rankings for everyone in that room.
- Are the Vikings playing today? NFL Week 6 schedule, next game, NFC North standings Yahoo Sports NFL · October 18, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- The Biggest Start/Sit Decisions for Week 6 (Fantasy Football) The Fantasy Footballers · October 16, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Mike Pettine ready to lend experience to Cowboys defense: 'I needed to answer the call' The Athletic NFL · October 16, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Vikes Views: Who Ya Got? Bye Week Edition Yahoo Sports NFL · October 16, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘Early Makings of an All-Time Defense’ — Tom Brady Reveals What Makes Brian Flores’ ‘Ridiculous’ Vikings Unit So Difficult To Beat Pro Football Network · October 15, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Jordan Mason: Hopeful to return Week 7 Rotowire NFL · October 15, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- ‘Organized Chaos’ — Vikings LB Heaps Massive Praise on DC Brian Flores for ‘Brilliant, Innovative’ Coaching Pro Football Network · October 15, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Flex Options for Week 6 (Fantasy Football) The Fantasy Footballers · October 15, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- ‘It’s Time to File the Divorce Papers,’ ‘Get Him in a West Coast System’ — Ex-Chargers DT Floats ‘Ideal’ Justin Herbert Trade Scenario Away From L.A. Pro Football Network · October 15, 2026Fantasy impact: Target/touch shares shift on both teams. Re-check depth charts.
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