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Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell would not say much about it when asked at a presser today, stating that he only “just learned about that very, very recently, so I don’t want to speculate on that in any way, shape, or form.” The Vikings will have to decide this offseason on extending a fifth-year option or beginning contract talks with Addison, entering his fourth season in the league in 2026. Given his DUI suspension last season and now this, a troubling pattern is beginning to emerge off the field for the talented receiver. Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah added: “Jordan is unique because 99% of the days that Jordan Addison is a Viking, he’s a joy to be around. He’s incredibly intelligent, confident, responsible. And then it’s like all of us: What are you like on those 1 percent of days? Is it the type of thing that draws attention or not? Obviously that’s something we have to consider when you’re talking about long-term ramifications of a contract extension and different things like that, or letting somebody like Jalen Nailor leave.”

Addison ends a disappointing season in a Minnesota offense plagued by poor quarterback play from start to finish. He had just three games with more than four receptions, functioning as a downfield threat on a team that rarely threw it deep. He had 610 yards and three touchdowns over 13 games as the clear-cut WR2 behind Justin Jefferson, averaging nearly 15 yards per reception thanks to a deep average depth of target. Addison, 23, is headed into his fourth NFL season and could be a candidate for a contract extension over offseason. He had a whopping 19 receiving touchdowns over his first two NFL seasons and could see a big bounce back in 2026 if the Vikings improve their quarterback situation.

Addison was a complete non-factor, but then rushed around the Lions’ defense for a 65-yard score to save the fantasy day. The 23-year-old wideout will be a WR4 for the season finale against the Packers.

Addison notably dropped a deep touchdown from J.J. McCarthy in the first half. The throw was arguably short and forced Addison to tumble to the ground to make the catch, but it’s a grab any professional receiver should come down with. Normally a touchdown-scoring specialist, Addisionhasn’t found the end zone since Week 11. He has just three scores all year. Addison will be relegated to the WR4 ranks for Week 17 against the Lions.

The Vikings somehow managed to get out of Dallas with a win while running only 52 offensive plays, leading to the modest pass volume. Addison made the most of his two targets, with the highlight of his game coming on a 58-yard gain in the second quarter in which he was tackled at the four. Fantasy managers have been left wanting more from Addison all season through numerous quarterback changes and an underperforming offense, which has not changed as the season draws to a close.

Addison’s injury is a bit concerning, as is QB J.J. McCarthy’s erratic play. McCarthy had a decent last week though, and the Cowboys’ pass defense is relatively fantasy-friendly. Addison is a low-end WR3 in what could be a high-scoring game environment.

He seems to be trending towards playing, though what we can expect out of him is a bit of a wild card at this point given J.J. McCarthy’s up-and-down play and the tight-end focused attack the Vikings featured last Sunday. Addison is probably toeing the WR3 line solely on the basis of a matchup against the Cowboys pass defense so long as he makes it to Sunday healthy.

Lewis is just speculating here, but it’s safe to say Addison has earned a contract extension in Minnesota. Picking up his fifth-year option lengthens the runway for Minnesota to negotiate that deal. He will be eligible for an extension in the coming offseason. Lewis also mentioned the Vikings possibly listening to offers for Addison from other teams. While that seems unlikely, it would create cap space for the team while also giving them extra draft capital to work with. Still, it’s hard to imagine the Vikings moving on from Addison, given how productive he has been thusfar. Addison has 2,296 yards and 22 touchdowns through 38 career games. Though his ceiling is ultimately capped by the presence of Justin Jefferson, Addison has established himself as one of the league’s premier deep threats.

Addison gets a new listing with an Achilles issue on Wednesday. He practiced in a limited fashion, though the fact that this seems to be a new issue brings some concern for his Week 15 status. It is unclear how severe the Achilles injury is yet, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on Addison’s practice status throughout the rest of the week. If he cannot go against the Cowboys, Jalen Nailor will see a bump in usage for Week 15.

Despite a decent day through the air for J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings’ pass-catchers remained mostly silent. Addison led the team with 62 yards on a team-high seven targets, with two of his receptions going for 20-plus yards. This week marked the first time in seven games that Addison went for 50 or more yards. Fantasy managers should keep expectations low in Week 15’s game against the Cowboys.