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Running back Myles Gaskin has been shuttling back and forth from the Vikings’ practice squad to their active roster, but he’ll be staying with the big club for a bit.

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2024 Season Overview

Next GameNext Game	10/20/2024 1:00 PM EST
Next OpponentNext Opponent	DET Detroit Lions
Standing (Division)Division Rank	1st NFC North
WinsWins	5
LossesLosses	0
DrawsDraws	0
PPGPoints per Game	27.8
OPPGOpponent Points per Game	15.2
Head CoachHead Coach	Kevin O’Connell

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Aaron Jones

MIN Running Back #33

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Aaron Jones (hip) is “week to week.”

O’Connell did note that it “looks like we’ve avoided a long-term injury.” Minnesota is on bye in Week 6, but Ty Chandler could be in line for a starter’s load in Week 7 against the Lions. Jones left early in Week 5 with the hip injury and did not return. Chandler would be on the RB2/FLEX line in Week 7 if he drew the start.
Aaron Jones

MIN Running Back #33

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Aaron Jones will undergo an MRI on his hip after Sunday’s Week 5 win over the Jets.

Rapoport reports the Vikings don’t believe this to be a severe injury to Jones and that with the team now heading into their bye week, he may miss little to no time with the injury. The MRI will confirm the exact severity of the injury, so everything is wait-and-see at this point. If Jones would be unavailable for Week 7’s game against the Lions, Ty Chandler, who led the team with 14 carries, would serve as the lead back.
Johnny Mundt

MIN Tight End #86

Johnny Mundt caught his only two targets for 31 yards in Minnesota’s Week 5 win over the Jets.

You don’t need to roster him. Josh Oliver went catchless. The Vikings are on bye next week, and Mundt will be working on his blocking rather than his receiving.
Jordan Addison

MIN Wide Receiver #3

Jordan Addison caught 3-of-8 targets for 36 yards in Minnesota’s Week 5 win over the Jets.

With Sam Darnold combusting today none of the Vikings’ secondary pass-catchers had much of a chance at delivering a big fantasy day. Addison’s longest reception went for 26 yards and came as Sauce Gardner was hit by friendly fire, leaving Addison wide open. Addison is probably still on the WR3/FLEX line and probably worth keeping through his Week 6 bye even if you need short-term reinforcements.
Justin Jefferson

MIN Wide Receiver #18

Justin Jefferson caught 6-of-14 targets for 92 yards in Minnesota’s Week 5 win over the Jets.

He fumbled his first target out of bounds. Sam Darnold was locked in on Jefferson deep for most of the game but the two simply couldn’t connect after Darnold’s magic from Weeks 1 to 4 disappeared and the Jets hung 61 penalty yards on Jefferson alone. Unfortunately those yards do not count for the purposes of fantasy football. Jefferson remains an elite WR1 as the Vikings head on their Week 6 bye, but Jefferson-reliant managers should be hoping the return of Bad Darnold was a one-week blip instead of a trend.
Ty Chandler

MIN Running Back #32

Ty Chandler rushed 14 times for 30 yards in Minnesota’s Week 5 win over the Jets.

He added two catches for nine yards, and had a 32-yard run called back for an illegal shift at the line of scrimmage. C.J. Ham vultured a goal-line score. This wasn’t exactly the line you were hoping for as Aaron Jones left. Chandler has a chance to come back in Week 7 as the lead back if Jones’ hip injury is serious, so he’s probably a hold even during the Week 6 bye.
Sam Darnold

MIN Quarterback #14

Sam Darnold completed 14-of-31 passes for 179 yards and an interception in Minnesota’s 23-17 Week 5 win over the Jets.

He left for a play after taking a sack in the second quarter, but immediately returned. Darnold’s easy throws from Week 1-4 largely disappeared after Minnesota’s first drive, and the second-half offense became “target Justin Jefferson for defensive penalties or incompletions” with Aaron Jones out. His one pick was ghastly and Darnold’s off-script throws resembled Darnold Classic rather than 2024’s new and improved version. Darnold isn’t necessarily someone you must hold in 1QB leagues as he enters his Week 6 bye, but he’ll likely remain a viable low-end QB1 under Kevin O’Connell.
Aaron Jones

MIN Running Back #33

Aaron Jones (hip) left Minnesota’s Week 5 game against the Jets and was ruled out.

Jones finished with seven carries for 29 yards and one catch for 24 yards on his only target before leaving. He’ll have Minnesota’s Week 6 bye to heal up, and we’ll probably get some injury news on him later today or tomorrow before the Vikings head off. His practice participation heading up to Week 7 will be worth monitoring and the uncertainty will make Ty Chandler a more interesting stash ahead of that week.
Aaron Jones

MIN Running Back #33

Aaron Jones (hip) left Minnesota’s Week 5 game against the Jets and is questionable to return.

NFL Network’s Stacey Dales reported from the sidelines that Jones spent time in the medical tent and did not look to have any ability to sprint. Ty Chandler took over as Minnesota’s top back after Jones left. Jones looks more doubtful than questionable at this point.
Brett Rypien

MIN Quarterback #19

Vikings declared QB Brett Rypien, WR Trishton Jackson, CB Fabian Moreau, CB Dwight McGlothern, DL Levi Drake Rodriguez, DL Jalen Redmond, and OT Walter Rouse inactive for Week 5 against the Jets.

No surprises here as the Vikings did not have anyone listed as questionable heading into this game. Rypien is designated as the team’s third quarterback.

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