NFC North · 2026 season
Minnesota Vikings depth chart and fantasy outlook
- Record
- 4-0
- Points/game
- 21.5
- Pace
- 13th fastest
- Next game
- Week 5 @ NO · Sun 1:00 PM ET
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What changed
Justin Jefferson target share 36% → 3%; Aaron Jones target share 2% → 24% over the last 2 weeks.
Weeks 3 and 4 vs weeks 1, 2.
Target and carry tree
Each player’s share of the team’s targets and carries this season and over the last 3 weeks (arrows show the change vs the earlier weeks).
Targets
| Player | Tgt | Season share | Last 3 wk | Air yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 T.J. HockensonTE | 26 | 26% | 27%▲6 | 23% |
 Jordan AddisonWR | 22 | 22% | 26%▲17 | 36% |
 Justin JeffersonWR | 17 | 17% | 10%▼29 | 25% |
 Aaron JonesRB | 15 | 15% | 18%▲14 | 1% |
 Josh OliverTE | 5 | 5% | 1%▼16 | 2% |
 Jauan JenningsWR | 4 | 4% | 4% | 7% |
 DeeJay DallasRB | 3 | 3% | 3% | 1% |
 Myles PriceWR | 3 | 3% | 4%▲4 | 1% |
Carries
| Player | Car | Season share | Last 3 wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron JonesRB | 72 | 62% | 73%▲38 |
 Jordan MasonRB | 15 | 13% | 0%▼44 |
 Kyler MurrayQB | 10 | 9% | 10%▲4 |
 Carson WentzQB | 8 | 7% | 4%▼11 |
 Demond ClaiborneRB | 6 | 5% | 7%▲7 |
| DeeJay DallasRB | 3 | 3% | 4%▲4 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 1 | 1% | 1% |
| Myles PriceWR | 1 | 1% | 1% |
Pace, pass rate and efficiency
Season averages with the Vikings’ rank among 32 teams and the league average.
Plays per game
61.8
22nd · league 64.1
Neutral seconds per play
31.5
13th · league 31.9
Neutral pass rate
60%
12th · league 58%
Pass rate over expected
-4.5
23rd · league -1.6
Offense EPA/play
-0.09
28th · league +0.01
Defense EPA/play allowed
-0.21
1st · league +0.01
Points per game
21.5
18th · league 23.1
Points allowed per game
12.8
1st · league 23.1
Depth chart
nflverse · updated Oct 6, 10:08 AM ET
- FB
- 1.Max Bredeson
Fantasy Nerds · updated Oct 6, 11:18 AM ET
- LWR
- 1.Justin Jefferson2.Tai Felton
- RWR
- 1.Jordan Addison
- SWR
- 1.Jauan Jennings2.Myles Price
Schedule and Vegas lines
| Wk | Opponent | Result / kickoff | Spread | Total | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsGB | W 39-22 | -1.5 | 46.5 | 24 |
| 2 | @CHI | W 9-3 | +4.5 | 46.5 | 21 |
| 3 | @TB | W 23-16 | -1.5 | 42.5 | 22 |
| 4 | vsMIA | W 15-10 | -10 | 38.5 | 24.25 |
| 5 | @NO | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 11 | -1.5 | 42.5 | 22 |
| 7 | vsIND | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 25 | – | – | – |
| 8 | @DET | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 1 | – | – | – |
| 9 | vsBUF | Mon 8:15 PM ET, Nov 9 | – | – | – |
| 10 | @GB | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 15 | – | – | – |
| 11 | @SF | Sun 8:20 PM ET, Nov 22 | – | – | – |
| 12 | vsATL | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Nov 29 | – | – | – |
| 13 | vsCAR | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Dec 6 | – | – | – |
| 14 | @NE | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Dec 10 | – | – | – |
| 15 | vsDET | Sun 8:20 PM ET, Dec 20 | – | – | – |
| 16 | vsWAS | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 27 | – | – | – |
| 17 | @NYJ | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 3 | – | – | – |
| 18 | vsCHI | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 10 | – | – | – |
Closing lines for played games; current lines for upcoming games. Implied points = half the total plus or minus half the spread.
Injuries
Week 5 report
- Ben YurosekTEIRUndisclosed
- Brett ThorsonPQHamstring
- C.J. HamFBUndisclosed
- Charles DemmingsCBQHamstring
- Christian DarrisawOTQConcussion
- Donovan JacksonGOKnee - Meniscus
- Jamal AdamsLBIRQuadriceps
- Jaylon HutchingsDEQUndisclosed
- Jeff OkudahCBQConcussion
- Jermar JeffersonRBQUndisclosed
- Jordan MasonRBIRThumb
- Josh OliverTEIRBiceps
- Justin JeffersonWRQAnkle
- Kejon OwensRBQIllness
- Luke WysongWRQUndisclosed
- Marcus AllenDBQUndisclosed
- Matt NelsonOTQUndisclosed
- Michael JurgensGIRUndisclosed
- Nick SamacCIRKnee
- Taki TaimaniDLQUndisclosed
- Tyler BattyLBIRKnee - Acl
- Tyreek ChappellCBIRUndisclosed
Fantasy points allowed
2026 season averages by position, not adjusted for opponents. Rank 1st = fewest allowed (toughest matchup).
| Pos | PPR allowed/G | League avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 10.5 | 16.8 | 1st · tough |
| RB | 14.2 | 21.7 | 1st · tough |
| WR | 30.1 | 32.5 | 14th |
| TE | 7.7 | 13.5 | 4th · tough |
Adjusted for offenses faced (PPR): vs QB 2nd · vs RB 1st · vs WR 15th · vs TE 10th. Defense vs positionNoisy this early in the season: weight it lightly.
How this works
Shares are the player’s targets or carries divided by the team total for the same weeks. Pace is the average seconds between snaps on the same drive in neutral situations; neutral pass rate counts plays while the game is competitive, so it reflects the play-caller’s preference rather than the score. EPA per play is the average expected points added (nflverse model).
The depth chart shows each source’s latest snapshot with its time, nflverse first. Fantasy points allowed sum what every opposing QB, RB, WR and TE scored, divided by games played.
Sources: nflverse play-by-play, Fantasy Nerds (depth chart)
Frequently asked questions
How fast do the Vikings play?
The Minnesota Vikings average 31.5 seconds between snaps in neutral situations in 2026, 13th-fastest of 32 teams, and run 61.8 offensive plays per game. In neutral game situations they pass on 60% of plays (12th of 32).
Who leads the Vikings in targets?
T.J. Hockenson has 26% of the Vikings’ targets in 2026. Aaron Jones leads the backfield with 62% of the carries.
How good are the Vikings on offense and defense?
By expected points added per play, the Vikings offense ranks 28th (-0.09) and the defense ranks 1st (-0.21 allowed) in 2026.