Jordan

Addison

Kyler Murray suffered a hamstring injury in Week 8, but even Schefter alluded to the idea that this would be a soft benching for Murray. Schefter added that it “looks like there’s a question at the quarterback position” for Minnesota. Healthy or not, it sounds like Wentz is going to be under center versus Buffalo. Wentz made one start earlier in the season while Murray was sidelined with a concussion. He only threw for 133 yards on 19 attempts, but Wentz found the end zone three times. Murray hasn’t thrown three passing touchdowns in a game since the end of the 2024 season. Wentz’s gunslinging style will likely be a win for fantasy managers hoping to get more out of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, especially in a potential shootout with the Bills.

Kyler Murray targeted Addison deep a few times in this one and connected with Addison on a 51-yard deep shot over double coverage in the injury-riddled Lions secondary. It was good to see signs of life from Addison, who entered Week 8 averaging fewer expected fantasy points per game than Cooper Kupp and Kendrick Bourne. The team’s primary downfield threat, Addison’s role in the run-heavy Minnesota offense makes him a boom-bust weekly play. That won’t change in a good matchup in Week 9 against the Bills.

Addison also got a carry for three rushing yards. His usage involved designed touches in the shallow area, with the Vikings trying to get him out into space. His utilization dropped in the second half and he did not see many looks downfield. Addison is the clear No. 3 pass-catching option in the Vikings offense, a role that warrants WR4 consideration for Week 8 against the Lions.

Addison, well-rested coming off his team’s Week 6 bye, is ready to go. The Colts’ defense has played poorly, and they will likely be without top CB Sauce Gardner (calf). Addison can be a volatile producer at times, but he warrants WR3/FLEX treatment this week.

Addison seemingly gave it a go this morning but wasn’t quite ready to play. The Vikings get a Week 6 bye, so Addison should be ready to go when they return to face the Colts in two weeks. Also inactive for the Vikings are OT Christian Darrisaw, S Jakobe Thomas, WR Odell Beckham, CB Chuck Demmings, DT Elijah Williams, and QB Max Brosmer.

Addison got in two limited practices this week before being listed as questionable. He was considered a game-time decision as of this morning, but it sounds like the team is going to hold him out for at least one week. Justin Jefferson, on the other hand, is expected to suit up. The offense will run through him, per usual.

The same is true of Jordan Addison. Both Minnesota wideouts are currently listed as questionable for Week 5. Jefferson is from Louisiana and has already told reporters he plans to play in the homecoming game. We expect him to suit up, but fantasy managers should have a backup plan for him and Addison to be safe.

Addison practiced on Thursday and Friday after taking Wednesday off. We’d consider him on the optimistic side of questionable for Sunday’s game against New Orleans, but he will probably only be a WR3/FLEX play if Justin Jefferson (ankle) also returns.

The Vikings’ No. 2 wide receiver sat out on Wednesday due to “a little hamstring soreness.” If he can get through today and tomorrow without aggravating the sore muscle, he should be able to play in Week 5 against the Saints. His WR3/FLEX viability is subject to Justin Jefferson’s (ankle) status.

According to O’Connell, Addison has “a little hamstring soreness,” though it is “considered minor.” Keep an eye on this. Hamstring injuries can quickly become problematic at the wide receiver position. If active and practicing fully by the end of the week, Addison will be a WR3/FLEX against the Saints.