Minnesota Vikings Roster
- NFC North
- Stadium
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- Head Coach
- Kevin O'Connell
- Offensive Coordinator
- Wes Phillips
- Defensive Coordinator
- Ed Donatell
- Special Teams Coach
- Matt Daniels
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jonathan Bullard (biceps) may not need surgery on a biceps injury that he suffered in the Week 13 win over the New York Jets, according to a source. The hope is that he can return to the field soon. Bullard suffered a biceps injury in the first half on Sunday and never returned to the contest. The 29-year-old has been playing a rotational role along the team's defensive line, but there's a good chance he won't be ready to play in Week 14 against the Detroit Lions. If he misses time moving forward, the Vikings will ask James Lynch and Dalvin Tomlinson to step up. Bullard has 23 tackles (17 solo) and five tackles for loss in 11 games (seven starts) in his first year in Minnesota in 2022.
Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph made two-of-two field goal attempts and all three extra points in the team's 27-22 win over the Jets in Week 13. Joseph played a big part in the win, as he connected on a 51-yard kick. The 28-year-old should continue to get opportunities to put points on the board in the high-powered Vikings' offense, so fantasy managers can treat him as a solid streaming option once again in Week 14 versus the Lions.
The Minnesota Vikings D/ST once again struggled in Week 13 as they allowed 489 total yards to the Mike White-led Jets offense. Two interceptions and a sack helped the cause, but it was once again a disappointing game of fantasy production for this defensive unit. In Week 14, they will once again be an unreliable option as they take on a Lions' offense that has no trouble putting points on the board. Fantasy managers should likely look elsewhere for a starting option for their D/ST next week.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson caught four passes for 33 yards in the team's 27-22 win over the Jets in Week 13 as the passing attack was held in check by the solid opposing secondary. Hockenson saw six targets in this one, which is all you can ask given the current landscape of fantasy production from the tight end position. Given his prominent role in the pass-heavy Minnesota offense, the former Detroit Lion is a must-start TE1 in his first game against his old team in Week 14.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught seven of 11 targets for 45 yards and a score while adding two carries for 11 yards in the 27-22 win over the Jets. The third-year stud posted a fairly low yardage total relative to his season average, but the Jets' defense has been stout against the pass all season long. Jefferson has continued to be the go-to option in the passing game and will look to keep building on his potentially historic season in Week 14 against the Lions. The former LSU collegiate star is an elite WR1 option despite being limited to just 14 receiving yards in his first meeting with the Lions.
