Minnesota Vikings Roster
- NFC North
- Stadium
- U.S. Bank Stadium
- Head Coach
- Kevin O'Connell
- Offensive Coordinator
- Wes Phillips
- Defensive Coordinator
- Brian Flores
- Special Teams Coach
- Matt Daniels
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson caught just two of three targets for 24 yards in the team's 21-13 win over the Panthers. Hockenson was outpaced by Justin Jefferson in targets once again, but it proved to be detrimental in this one as Kirk Cousins attempted just 19 passes. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about his lack of production in this one, as the Vikings figure to continue being one of the more pass-heavy offenses despite what was on display in Week 4. Hockenson should be treated as an elite TE1 option in Week 5 in what should be a high-scoring affair with the Chiefs.
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison carried the ball 17 times for 95 yards and caught his lone target for three yards in the team's 21-13 win over the Panthers in Week 4. Mattison has looked solid in the past two games and looks to be the clear No. 1 option in the Vikings backfield despite the acquisition of Cam Akers. He had a favorable matchup against a porous Panthers' run defense in this one, but fantasy managers should continue to count on him moving forward as he should be in for a sizeable workload. The 25-year-old looks to be a solid RB2 option in Week 5 in what could be a high-scoring matchup with the Chiefs.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson hauled in six-of-nine targets for 85 yards and two touchdowns as he helped lead his team to their first win of the season in their Week 4 matchup with the Panthers. Jefferson had another great fantasy outing in this one despite Kirk Cousins completing just 12-of-19 passes. The fourth-year stud continues to prove he is one of the most valuable assets in all of fantasy football and has shown he can consistently be counted on through the first month of the 2023 season. Jefferson should be busy in the team's Week 5 matchup against the Chiefs, as the Vikings will likely be looking at a pass-heavy game script to keep up with the high-flying opposing offense.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 12-of-19 passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 21-13 win over the Panthers. Despite getting their first win of the season, Cousins had unfavorable fantasy production as he threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Despite his struggles in this one, the veteran has put up strong numbers in the first month of the season as he is now up to 11 passing touchdowns through four games. Fantasy managers can continue to treat him as a QB1 option in Week 5 against the Chiefs, as the Vikings will likely be airing it out in an attempt to keep up with Patrick Mahomes and company.
The Minnesota Vikings entered the Week 4 contest against the Carolina Panthers with an 0-3 record, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports there is zero chance that the Vikings would consider trading All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson this year. As for quarterback Kirk Cousins, he's on pace to throw for over 6,000 yards in 2023. He is eligible to become a free agent next March, but he has a no-trade clause and doesn't have any logical reasons to waive it to go to a place like the New York Jets. Pelissero reports that the Vikings are not currently looking to trade Cousins. Cousins and Jefferson will continue to cook in a pass-happy Vikings offense, so fantasy managers that have either player shouldn't be too concerned moving forward.
