Vikings Draft Jordan Addison: Impact & Takeaways (2023 Fantasy Football)

After months of buildup, NFL Draft weekend always goes by in a blink of an eye. The 2023 prospects finally have professional homes.

While it’s easy to evaluate the draft in a vacuum, it’s important to remember that with every pick comes a chain reaction on their respective team. In this series, we’ll take a look at those domino effects and discuss the players who are most affected by their team’s incoming rookie wide receivers.

NFL Draft Domino Effects: Vikings Draft Jordan Addison

Let’s take a look at the dynasty rookie outlook and fantasy football impact of the move.

Jordan Addison to Minnesota

The Domino Effect: Addison filled a glaring need left behind by Adam Thielen‘s departure. He has a great shot of starting right away opposite Justin Jefferson, which means he’ll almost always get the most favorable matchup in coverage. Thielen caught 70 passes for 716 yards and six touchdowns in his final season with the Vikings, and that feels like a realistic expectation for Addison in year one. Addison’s arrival does signify less opportunity for K.J. Osborn and other ancillary weapons on the depth chart.

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