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T.J. Hockenson

MIN Tight End #87

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T.J. Hockenson caught 3-of-4 targets for 29 yards in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears.

Hockenson more or less repeated his Week 1 statline, only this time on far less passing volume for the Vikings’ offense. Carson Wentz attempted just 20 throws as the Vikes went “survive and advance” mode in weather-addled Chicago. With Kyler Murray expected to return from his concussion in Week 3 in Tampa, perhaps Hockenson can post a higher-end TE2 statline.
Jordan Addison

MIN Wide Receiver #3

Jordan Addison caught 2-of-5 targets for 21 yards in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears.

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.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Justin Jefferson caught 3-of-6 targets for 55 yards in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears.

Jefferson caught a 30-yard pass against tight coverage on just the second play of the game, but the proceedings then quickly became a contest of wills on a rainy September day in Chicago. Carson Wentz completed all of 11 passes, though Jefferson was his leading receiver, as well as most targeted. With Kyler Murray (concussion) expected to return for Week 3 against the Bucs’ shaky defense, we will hopefully get our first extended look at the Vikings’ “real” offense.
Carson Wentz

MIN Quarterback #11

Carson Wentz completed 11-of-20 passes for 143 scoreless yards in the Vikings’ 9-3, Week 2 victory over the Bears.

Surprisingly for Wentz, he rushed only three times for six yards. Unsurprisingly, he took three sacks and a few other big hits. It was no matter, as Wentz more than did his job as he avoided turnovers so the Vikings could grind out a rainy victory in the Windy City. With Kyler Murray (concussion) expected back for Week 3 in Tampa Bay, Wentz can be returned to the waiver wire in superflex leagues.
Aaron Jones

MIN Running Back #33

Aaron Jones rushed 23 times for 105 yards in the Vikings’ Week 2 win over the Bears.

Jones was not targeted in the passing game. Jones was also announced with a knee injury in the second half, but played through the issue to earn his first 100-yard rushing effort since 2024. It was a much, much needed outing with Jordan Mason on injured reserve and the Vikings trying to grind out a rainy victory in Chicago. It’s possible Jones could need further testing this week, but the fact that he finished the game obviously suggests he will be on the right side of questionable for Week 3 against the Bucs. With neither DeeJay Dallas nor Demond Claiborne making an impact vs. the Bears, Jones will be a safe RB2 if he can get out there next Sunday.
Kyler Murray

MIN Quarterback #1

Vikings declared QB Kyler Murray, WR, Jauan Jennings, CB Zemaiah Vaughn, S Jakobe Thomas, C Nick Samac, OT Caleb Tiernan and DL Elijah Williams inactive for Week 2 against the Bears.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning Murray is “on track” to return in Week 3 against the Bucs. Jennings, who is out for non-football reasons, has a less clear return timeline.
Kyler Murray

MIN Quarterback #1

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Kyler Murray (concussion) “is on track” to play in Week 3 against the Bucs.

Schefter added that Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol next week. He was limited throughout practice this week before being ruled out on Friday. Murray made progress through the protocol during the week but couldn’t get the green light before the weekend. Carson Wentz will make one more start. Even with another strong showing, Wentz is all but certain to return to backup duties once Murray is healthy.
Demond Claiborne

MIN Running Back #21

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said he expects rookie RB Demond Claiborne to be active for Week 2 against the Bears.

According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, Claiborne and RB DeeJay Dallas will also be “part of the group” that backs up starting RB Aaron Jones with RB Jordan Mason (thumb) on injured reserve. Dallas was active last week, while the team kept Claiborne, the rookie, inactive, so it stands to reason that Dallas could play more snaps than Claiborne. That said, some beat reporters viewed Claiborne favorably this summer. He can be stashed on benches in 12-team leagues to see how things shake out.
Jauan Jennings

MIN Wide Receiver #14

Vikings WR Jauan Jennings (personal) is out for Week 2 against the Bears.

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.
Carson Wentz

MIN Quarterback #11

Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz will start in Week 2 against the Bears.

Wentz played serviceably last week after starting QB Kyler Murray suffered a concussion. The Bears’ pass defense looks like a unit worth targeting in fantasy. Wentz can be viewed as a QB2 with decent upside, though only WR Justin Jefferson can be viewed as the clear-cut safe fantasy starter.