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Addison

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.

Addison’s box score could have looked a little bit better, had his 21-yard gain on a curl route during the Vikings’ third drive not been erased by a penalty. Regardless, he played sidekick to T.J. Hockenson in this one. For his part, Addison maximized his opportunity, delivering the longest play of the game via a 27-yard catch on a crosser in which he barreled through multiple Dolphins defenders to generate extra yardage. The Vikings also gave him the ball on a jet sweep, but he lost one yard on it. Addison will be a WR3 against the Saints next week if Justin Jefferson (ankle) is still sidelined.

Addison dominated air yards and targets with Justin Jefferson sidelined with an ankle injury he sustained in the second quarter. His 41-yard touchdown grab from Kyler Murray was one of three downfield looks he got on the day; he nearly converted the other two as well. A non-factor in the Vikings’ first two games of the season, Addison should be locked into lineups if Jefferson misses any time with the ankle issue. If Jefferson returns for Week 4 against the Dolphins, Addison would figure to be flex-viable as long as Murray is under center.

It’s another disappointing statline for a wideout held without a catch in Week 1, though it was yet another game where we didn’t get to see the Vikings’ “real” offense. With Kyler Murray out with a concussion, Carson Wentz was fed to the wolves at rainy Soldier Field. Murray is expected back for Week 3 in Tampa, and with him, hopefully finally a useable statline for the Vikes’ talented No. 2 receiver.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell ruled out veteran receiver Jauan Jennings, citing a death of a close family member. Jennings will step away from the team to mourn the passing, leaving Tai Felton as the player most likely to step into his vacated role when the Vikings take on the Bears. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison should take on all the volume they can handle with the team also without Jordan Mason. Jefferson is a locked-in WR1 while Addison offers an intriguing upside-WR2 profile after putting up a dud in Week 1.