![]() ![]() His value would rise if it's clear he's the definitive backup running back in Minnesota. If put into action, Chandler would be unlikely to hog touches, which is why he's barely a blip on the Fantasy radar outside of the deepest of leagues. He barely played as a rookie but has talent as both a rusher and receiver and is especially patient behind the line of scrimmage. RB Ty ChandlerĬhandler will vie for a spot on the Vikings RB depth chart this preseason. ![]() Minnesota figures to also stick to a pass-heavy offense that could lower Mattison's touch numbers, but last year they leaned heavily on Cook to handle a large workload and comments by the coaching staff this offseason suggest they'll give Mattison the same treatment.Īs a volume-dependent running back, Mattison will get taken between 35th and 50th overall in most drafts. But they also included plenty of negative rush plays, something he's had a high percentage of his entire career. These are better examples of his efficiency than the games he sporadically played, as in 2022 when he had 10 or more touches just twice. And in those five 2021 games he averaged 4.2 yards per carry, 5.0 targets, 4.4 receptions and 9.6 yards per catch. In those games he's accrued at least 15 Fantasy points six times, with five of them coming in 2021. The 25-year-old only has eight career games with 15-plus touches. RB Alexander MattisonĪfter Dalvin Cook was let go by the Vikings in early June, Mattison is now expected to be the lead running back for the Vikings. That means he's an easy late-round pick in one-QB formats and a sensational top-30 pick in Superflex/two-QB formats. If Cousins can maintain his throwing efficiency from last year with a better receiving corps, he should improve his stats, including his low 4.63 yards after catch per completion and 4.5% TD rate, both outside of the top 15 among qualified QBs.īecause he's not popular, he'll be a bargain on Draft Day as the 12th-to-15th QB off the board. Hockenson and rookie speedster Jordan Addison. It's his fourth year with all-world wideout Justin Jefferson and his first full season with both tight end T.J. It's his second year with head coach and playcaller Kevin O'Connell, who dialed up a career-high 643 pass attempts in 2022. ![]() However, he may be able to reach his ceiling in 2023. With a per-game average of 19.0 to 22.8 Fantasy points in each of his five seasons in Minnesota, Cousins is as close to a safe-floor quarterback you can find. Strength of Schedule rankings by Dave Richardīy Dave Richard unless otherwise noted QB Kirk Cousins That next step is going to have to come from the defensive side of the ball. The VIkings offense was a lot more pass-heavy last season as expected, and it helped lead to a 13-4 regular season record, but it wasn't enough to push the Vikings to the next level in the playoffs. Dalvin Cook is gone, which means Alexander Mattison gets a chance to lead the backfield and Kirk Cousins inherits the best weapons he's had arguably in his entire career.īelow the CBS Sports Fantasy staff will take a look into the Vikings' entire team outlook, including a burning question for Fantasy Football managers that needs to be answered, key player projections, a review of their draft class, strength of schedule, and individual player outlooks for notable Vikings players who may end up on your Fantasy rosters. The Vikings bring back the same system that went nearly as pass-heavy as any team, but this time they'll have a first-round rookie receiver ( Jordan Addison) to pair with Justin Jefferson. The Minnesota Vikings were one of the surprisingly consistent Fantasy Football offenses in 2022 - specifically in the pass game - and they added even more firepower for the 2023 season. ![]()
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