Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings D/ST recorded two sacks, one interception and a fumble recovery in the Vikings’ 27-10 loss to the 49ers on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

It was a respectable fantasy line, despite the 27 points allowed in Saturday's loss. The Vikings D/ST came away with two turnovers and two sacks -- adding 159 kick-return yards from Ameer Abdullah -- to provide a few fantasy points on the afternoon. Many of the key players on this formidable defensive unit should return next season, making for a strong fantasy pick in 2020 drafts.

Minnesota Vikings D/ST came up with three sacks, one interception and a fumble recovery in the Vikings’ 26-20 overtime victory over the Saints on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

It was a huge performance for the Vikings D/ST, which stymied a Saints offense that put up 28.6 points per game in the regular season -- fourth best in the NFL. Drew Brees played turnover-free football for the final four games of the regular season, though the Vikings D/ST forced him to cough the ball up twice in this one. Minnesota will travel to San Francisco next weekend to take on the No. 1 seed 49ers in an equally tough matchup.

Minnesota Vikings D/ST finished with four sacks and a fumble recovery in the Vikings’ 21-19 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The Vikings D/ST got to the quarterback effectively Sunday, though the defense still gave up 21 points to a struggling Bears squad. The road ahead only gets tougher in Wild Card Weekend.

Minnesota Vikings D/ST recorded three sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception in the Vikings’ 23-10 loss to the Packers on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the blowout loss, the Vikings D/ST did its job with three sacks and three takeaways. An exploitable matchup awaits in Week 17 against Chicago.

Minnesota Vikings D/ST recovered four fumbles, recorded four sacks, forced three interceptions and scored a fumble-recovery touchdown in the Vikings’ 39-10 victory over the Chargers on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

It was a matchup-winning effort from the Vikings' D/ST, as the unit forced seven turnovers and crossed the goal line on a scoop-and-score touchdown from Ifeadi Odenigbo just before halftime. Despite the dominant effort, this defense has no time to rest on its laurels, as a crucial matchup with divisional implications looms large for Week 16.