Patrick Peterson Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson has been activated from the COVID-19 list after missing Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. The veteran is on track to return to action on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are coming off a 20-19 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Peterson will likely be seeing a lot of Diontae Johnson in Week 14, so he will have his work cut out for him in his return to action. The Vikings need all the help they can get on defense after surrendering 29 points to the Lions in Week 13, as they were without some of their top defensive players which includes Eric Kendricks, Anthony Barr, Everson Griffen, and Danielle Hunter.

Dec. 7th • 11:09 AM

The Minnesota Vikings activated cornerback Patrick Peterson (hamstring) from Injured Reserve for the Week 11 game against the Green Bay Packers. Peterson missed the last three games with his hamstring injury, but he'll return on Sunday to try and help the Vikings secondary slow down Aaron Rodgers and Company. It's unclear if the 31-year-old will be primarily tasked with covering Packers No. 1 receiver Davante Adams, but Peterson's return is certainly good news for Minnesota's defense in this big divisional matchup. Peterson has recorded 13 tackles (eight solo) and two passes defensed in six games so far with the Vikings. His return alone won't make fantasy managers want to use the Vikings defense in fantasy this week, though.

Nov. 21st • 11:17 AM

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (hamstring) will be placed on injured reserve after exiting Week 6 early with what was described as "cramps." Peterson will be held out for at least three games, so Minnesota's pass defense takes a bit of a hit without their No. 1 cornerback. Mackensie Alexander and Bashaud Breeland will be relied upon in his absence, so the Vikings' secondary becomes a more appealing matchup for opposing wide receivers. Their hands will be full after the Week 7 bye, as they host Amari Cooper, CeeDee Lamb, and the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8 on Sunday night Football.

Oct. 18th • 3:04 PM