Eric Kendricks Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that he's not sure if linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) will play in Week 16 against the Saints on Christmas Day on Friday or for the rest of the regular season. Kendricks has missed the last three games and doesn't appear close to a return for the Vikings Defense. His absence in the middle of the field has left a huge void, making the Vikings defense one to ignore yet again against a strong New Orleans offense this week. Kendricks has been a must-start IDP linebacker when healthy this season, racking up 69 total tackles, six passes defensed and three interceptions in 11 games. Despite missing the last three contests, the 28-year-old ranks 18th in the league at his position in overall fantasy points.

Dec. 22nd • 1:44 PM

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Buccaneers. Kendricks will be missing his second straight game with the leg injury. He's been a top-five fantasy linebacker in IDP leagues this year, so fantasy managers will need to go in another direction. Kendricks has 69 total tackles, six passes defensed and three interceptions in his 11 games. It's bad news for a Vikings Defense against a Tampa team coming off their bye week. Kendricks has been exceptional in the middle of the field, but the Vikings pass defense could be embarrassed against Tom Brady and the Bucs this weekend. If you're smart, you're staying far away from this defensive unit on Sunday.

Dec. 11th • 2:22 PM

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) was active for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the talented defender has already been ruled out for the remainder of the game. It's a big loss for Minnesota and a boost to the Jaguars, who've already found the end zone once in the early going.

Dec. 6th • 1:09 PM