Fantasy Football Player Notes
2025 Draft Rankings
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4.
Justin Jefferson
WR - (vs . GB)
Some people were nervous last summer that QB Sam Darnold could drag down Justin Jefferson's fantasy output. Jefferson finished with 103-1.533-10 and was WR2 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. We probably shouldn't worry about a receiver as great as Jefferson being dragged down by second-year QB J.J. McCarthy, who'll be seeing his first regular-season action for the Vikings.
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66.
Aaron Jones Sr.
RB - (vs . GB)
Aaron Jones has a reputation for being brittle, but he's played 17 regular-season games in two of the last three years. He's coming off a solid season for the Vikings in which he had 1,546 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns, good for an RB16 finish in half-point PPR fantasy scoring. Age is a concern with Jones, who turns 31 in December, and newcomer Jordan Mason could potentially cut into Jones' workload. But Jones performed well last season, and he'll be running behind a refurbished offensive line. He could be a value in your fantasy draft.
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73.
T.J. Hockenson
TE - (vs . GB)
T.J. Hockenson missed seven games in 2024 while recovering from the devastating knee injury he sustained in December 2023. Upon his return, he had 41 catches for 455 yards in 10 games but didn't score any touchdowns. Hockenson has been a trusted brand name at the TE position, but he's entering his age-28 season and has missed 26 games over the last four seasons. Hockenson must share targets with Vikings WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and those targets will be coming from a quarterback who's never started an NFL game, top 2023 Minnesota draft pick J.J. McCarthy. But as a proven performer playing for offensive mastermind Kevin O'Connell, Hockenson still profiles as a top-10 fantasy tight end.
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77.
Jordan Mason
RB - (vs . GB)
When the Vikings traded for Jordan Mason in the offseason, they immediately gave him a two-year deal that includes more than $7 million in guaranteed money, suggesting that they have plans for him. With Christian McCaffrey sidelined at the start of the 2024 season, Mason averaged 107 rushing yards for the 49ers over the first five games of the season (before getting hurt himself), 120 scrimmage yards per game, and 5.1 yards per carry. The Vikings' running scheme uses a lot of outside zone, which is right up Mason's alley. Mason could have some stand-alone value this season, and he'd become immensely valuable if anything happened to 30-year-old Vikings RB Aaron Jones.
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95.
Jordan Addison
WR - (vs . GB)
Jordan Addison is only 23 years old, and he's already had a 10-touchdown season and a nine-touchdown season in the NFL. Despite having to share targets with Justin Jefferson, Addison has finished WR21 and WR20 in half-point PPR fantasy scoring the last two years. If your rivals are concerned that Addison plays with a top receiver and will be playing with a quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, who hasn't taken a regular-season snap, capitalize on the discount. However, Addison will miss the first three games of the season while serving a suspension related to a DUI arrest.
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120.
J.J. McCarthy
QB - (vs . GB)
J.J. McCarthy missed his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus in his knee but enters 2025 as the Vikings' undisputed starting quarterback. McCarthy steps into a very healthy offensive ecosystem. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is one of the NFL's shrewdest offensive architects. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison form a terrific WR duo, and T.J. Hockenson is a top tight end. The Vikings have a good pair of offensive tackles and upgraded the middle of their offensive line in the offseason. Things might not always go smoothly for McCarthy in his first go-round as an NFL starter, but he offers intriguing rushing upside. McCarthy had eight TD runs in his final two college seasons at Michigan.
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173.
Minnesota Vikings
DST - (vs . GB)
The Vikings were the DST2 in fantasy points per game last year, and they could be even better in 2025. Last year, they ranked fourth in sacks and sixth in pressure rate. Their secondary is a tad shakey on paper, but their pass rush should help cover some of those worries as quarterbacks run for their lives weekly.
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280.
Will Reichard
K - (vs . GB)
Last year, Will Reichard was the K6 in fantasy points per game as a rookie. There's room for the sophomore to grow in 2025. Last year, he was only 27th in percentage of field goals made (80%). If he can bump that number closer to the 90% range and J.J. McCarthy can be the quarterback, I believe he can Reichard can be a top-three fantasy kicker. He's a safe bet to be a top 12 option again this season.
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288.
Jalen Nailor
WR - (vs . GB)
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314.
Ty Chandler
RB - (vs . GB)
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353.
Tai Felton
WR - (vs . GB)
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407.
Josh Oliver
TE - (vs . GB)
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513.
Zavier Scott
RB - (vs . GB)
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519.
Carson Wentz
QB - (vs . GB)
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543.
C.J. Ham
RB - (vs . GB)
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