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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is active for today’s game vs. the Saints, while WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is inactive. Jefferson carries some re-injury risk coming off the ankle sprain but would be tough to leave out of Week 5 fantasy lineups. TE T.J. Hockenson gets a boost with Addison out.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) is not expected to play vs. the Saints today, according to ESPN's Jeff Darlington. We'll get Minnesota's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but get Addison on fantasy benches for now. His absence would boost TE T.J. Hockenson's target outlook.

The Vikings are elevating WR Odell Beckham from the practice squad, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Beckham just signed with Minnesota earlier this week. He's not in play for Week 5 fantasy lineups, but the move might suggest some concern over WR Justin Jefferson and/or WR Jordan Addison's availability for tomorrow's game vs. the Saints. Both guys are listed as questionable. We'll look for updates on get Minnesota's inactives around 11:30 am ET tomorrow.

Vikings WRs Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) are listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Saints. Jefferson was limited in all 3 practices this week, while Addison only got in limited workouts on Thursday and Friday. They both seem genuinely iffy for this one. We’ll look for further updates and get Minnesota’s inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. We'll see what he does on Friday and then how he's listed on the final injury report for this weekend's game vs. the Saints. WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) remained limited on Thursday.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. It's the first we've heard of the hamstring issue but puts Addison's availability for this weekend's game vs. the Saints in question. We'll see if he gets back on the practice field tomorrow.

Vikings QB Kyler Murray posted 247 scoreless yards in Sunday’s win over Miami, adding 16 yards on the ground. Murray took a conservative approach without Jefferson, leading to a comically low 4.9-yard average depth of target and an excellent 73.0% completion rate.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero said Friday that Jefferson is “progressing” and expected back next week vs. the Saints. His absence this weekend leaves Jordan Addison as Minnesota’s top WR in an excellent matchup. He checks in 26th in our Week 4 WR rankings.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. He hasn't been ruled out for this weekend's game vs. the Dolphins, but it now seems more likely than not that he misses that one. We're removing Jefferson from our Week 4 rankings for now. His absence would leave Minnesota thin at pass catcher. WR Jordan Addison would be the best bet for targets, with WR Jauan Jennings and TE T.J. Hockenson potentially playing increased roles. QB Kyler Murray's outlook takes a significant hit sans Jefferson.

Jordan Addison jammed his thumb and is expected to miss practice time, but it's “nothing to be concerned about,” per Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell.

The Vikings agreed Thursday to a one-year contract with former 49ers WR Jauan Jennings. The deal will pay Jennings $8 million, with potential for the earnings to climb as high as $13 million. Jennings spent his first six NFL seasons in San Francisco and will turn 29 in July.

The Vikings picked up the fifth-year option on WR Jordan Addison. That puts him under contract through the 2027 season for $18 million guaranteed.

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell was asked on KFAN1003 about the new offense with Kyler Murray at the helm. O’Connell called it the “Justin Jefferson program” and might have revealed some expectations for new QB Kyler Murray. O’Connell also mentioned that defenses will want to have a spy for Murray (and then quickly added, or “any of our other QBs”). But, the comment shows a potential plan for the offense: help Justin Jefferson get open by forcing defenses to respect Murray’s rushing.

Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested early on January 12 and charged with misdemeanor trespassing at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida. He's been released on $500 bail. We don't have any other details on the incident, but Addison's representatives are (not surprisingly) already claiming innocence. "On Jordan's behalf, his legal team has already initiated the investigation, identified witnesses, and we are reviewing the viability of a claim for false arrest," Addison's agency said. "He looks forward to the legal process and upon full investigation, we are confident Mr. Addison will be exonerated." We'll see where this goes, but this is Addison's third run-in with the law since being drafted in 2023. He was caught going 140 mph in 2023 and then arrested on DUI charges in 2024, ultimately leading to a three-game suspension. There's clearly some off-field risk on Addison's short-term redraft and long-term dynasty values.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his right hand and is out for Thursday's game vs. the Lions, HC Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday. We imagine that McCarthy will also miss the season finale, but we'll keep you updated on his status. McCarthy's absence on Christmas puts QB Max Brosmer back under center. He threw for 126 yards, 0 TDs, and 4 INTs in a Week 13 loss in Seattle. The spot on Thursday -- at home for Detroit's 26th-ranked QB defense -- is much better. But Brosmer isn't even a recommended QB2 start and adds a ton of risk to Minnesota's skill-position players.

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said Monday that QB J.J. McCarthy is symptom-free and expected to clear concussion protocol on Wednesday. Barring a setback, he'll be under center for this weekend's game vs. the Commanders. QB Max Brosmer was predictably a disaster in Seattle yesterday, averaging 4.2 yards per attempt with four INTs on 30 passes. So we can't call McCarthy's return bad news for the offense, but this remains a unit to have very little faith in. The matchup is at least good against a Commanders team sitting 30th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to QBs and 26th vs. WRs.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (concussion) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Seahawks. He got in limited practices this week, so there’s a good chance he’s cleared for Week 14. Undrafted rookie QB Max Brosmer makes his first career start in a brutal spot on the road against a tough Seattle defense. He’s obviously not a fantasy option – although it’s tough to imagine Brosmer being worse for Minnesota’s skill-position players than McCarthy.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy managed just 150 passing yards, with 1 TD and 2 INTs in Sunday's loss to Chicago. He completed 16 of 32 attempts against a Bears D that entered the week ranked 26th in pass DVOA and still missing top CB Jaylon Johnson. It was McCarthy's fourth game with less than 160 passing yards among five outings this season. He now has 6 TD passes vs. 8 INTs.

The Vikings nearly doubled their passing volume in Sunday's loss to the Ravens vs. QB J.J. McCarthy's first three starts. The second-year QB attempted 42 throws against Baltimore after averaging just 22 per game heading into Week 10. But it didn't help the production of his team's top two wideouts. Justin Jefferson managed just 4 receptions for 37 yards despite drawing 12 targets against the Ravens. Jordan Addison tallied 3 catches for 35 yards among 11 targets.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy averaged just 22 pass attempts across his first three starts this season. That vaulted to 42 attempts in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. McCarthy completed just 20 of those throws (47.6%) for 248 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs. He added 48 yards on five rushes, leading Minnesota in ground yards for the game.