Sean Mannion Fantasy

The Minnesota Vikings are re-signing backup quarterback Sean Mannion to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The Vikings have brought back starting quarterback Kirk Cousins and now Mannion. The 29-year-old former third-round pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2015 out of Oregon State, Mannion will return to Minnesota for his fourth season. He didn't get on the field at all in 2020 and has made only two starts for the Vikings since 2019, going 34-for-57 for 315 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. In parts of 14 games over six NFL seasons, Mannion has just three starts, but Cousins values him as his backup.

Mar. 22nd • 10:29 AM

Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sean Mannion got the nod when starter Kirk Cousins was placed on the reserve/COVID list for their Week 17 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The expectations were low and the Viking offense proved why in a loss that eliminated them from playoff contention. Mannion finished the game with 189 yards and a touchdown. His 14 rushing yards were surprisingly good enough to lead the team for an offense that clearly missed Cousins. It was a fitting end to the Vikings 2021 season, which was marked by inconsistent play all year.

Jan. 3rd • 8:37 AM

Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sean Mannion is expected to come off the Reserve/COVID-19 list and start on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers, according to a source. Starter Kirk Cousins, who is unvaccinated, tested positive for COVID on Friday and has been ruled out for Week 17. The Vikings also have Kellen Mond and Kyle Sloter on the active roster, but they are electing to go with Mannion, who hasn't played in an NFL game since 2019. He's made just two starts in his career. Needless to say, fantasy managers will need to downgrade all of Minnesota's pass-catchers with Cousins sidelined. The Vikings will likely lean more on their ground game for as long as they can in this one. Mannion will purely be a desperation QB2 option in superflex leagues this weekend.

Dec. 31st • 11:27 AM