Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings look like a high-upside fantasy team again in 2026, led by Justin Jefferson and a passing game that still has elite weekly ceiling. Minnesota’s latest depth charts show Kyler Murray at quarterback with J.J. McCarthy behind him, and that keeps the offense fantasy-relevant even if the distribution of volume is a little less predictable than in a pure one-QB funnel. Jefferson remains the clear WR1 and should be treated as a top-tier start every week, while Jordan Addison is still the secondary receiver to target for strong flex/WR3 value when the matchup is right.

At running back, the picture is more committee-based than fantasy managers would ideally like, but there is still usable volume here. Current team depth charts list Aaron Jones Sr. as the starter with Jordan Mason, Demond Claiborne, and Zavier Scott behind him, which suggests Jones is the most bankable option but not one with a huge safety margin. Fantasy previews this summer have also pointed to Mason as a meaningful part of the backfield plan, so this is more of a shared workload than a true bell-cow situation. That makes Jones the better draft-day bet for early touches, while Mason is the more interesting upside stash if the workload tilts or injuries hit.

T.J. Hockenson still profiles as the top Vikings tight end to chase in fantasy, especially because the team’s passing game projects to concentrate around Jefferson, Addison, and the tight end spot when the offense is functioning well. The offensive line should help the entire unit stay functional, with recent previews and depth charts showing a stable front anchored by Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill, plus key interior pieces like Donovan Jackson and Will Fries. That matters for both Murray and the skill players, because better protection usually means more sustained drives and more red-zone chances.

The main fantasy warning signs are health, volatility at quarterback, and roster churn at the edges of the depth chart. Recent transactions show the Vikings have continued making moves, including waiving several players and adding others such as Jordan Mims and Jamal Adams, while some fringe receivers and defenders have been cut. Injury reports and updated team listings also show monitoring around several players, which is a reminder that Minnesota’s fantasy value could shift quickly if Murray, Jones, or the secondary receiving options miss time. In a nutshell: Jefferson is the premium Vikings fantasy pick, Addison and Hockenson are strong mid-round targets, Jones and Mason are matchup-dependent backfield options, and the quarterback situation adds just enough uncertainty to keep the ceiling high but the floor a little shaky.