NFL training camps are open, and for millions of people worldwide their fantasy football preparation has begun in earnest. Here at Sports World News we will break down all 32 NFL teams in terms of their fantasy value. Readers will find the must-own players in every format, the sleepers in specific formats, and hidden gems only necessary for those in very deep leagues.
Today's preview will be on the Minnesota Vikings.
Must Owns
Adrian Peterson, RB (ADP:2): Peterson played in just one game last year, and it’s made absolutely no difference to his ADP. Expect AP to run wild once again, and even though he missed a year, that just means less tread on his hard-charging tires.
Mike Wallace, WR (ADP: 81): Wallace is overpaid, and because of that the perception of him suffers. Wallace has put up eight or more touchdowns in three of the last four seasons, and his production is consistent. If you draft Wallace as a WR3/FLEX player you won’t be disappointed. Expect more, and you can’t say you weren’t warned.
Charles Johnson, WR (ADP: 103): Johnson is a popular pick to be Minnesota’s best wide receiver, but while he has a lot of physical tools, he hasn’t shown much on the stat sheet. Beware of overdrafting Johnson, and if he’s someone you’re counting on, build WR depth on the bench.
Sleepers (Best Format)
Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Standard (ADP:131) Bridgewater is exciting. He is an excellent pocket passer, but he has the mobility to help owners in that way. The addition of Peterson will make his life much easier, and adding Wallace gives him a veteran who is not only used to being the No. 1 option, but can take the top off a defense. Don’t be shocked if Bridgewater finishes the year as a Top 8-10 QB.
Jerick McKinnon, RB, Standard (ADP:208): McKinnon averaged 4.6 yards per carry last season and is the clear handcuff for Peterson. The problem is that Peterson is an absolute workhorse, so the only way McKinnon has an impact is by an injury to AP.
Kyle Rudolph, TE, Standard (ADP:173): Rudolph is a big target, but he’s failed to play more than eight games in either of the past two seasons, and scored just five times in those 16 games. He’s much riskier now than he used to be, and has the potential in any given week to put up a doughnut. He also can score three times.
Deep Finds (Best Format)
Matt Asiata, RB, PPR (ADP:N/A): Asiata is somewhat of a plodder, but he’s a strong RB inside the five-yard line, and he caught 44 passes last season. He’s more versatile than you think, he’s just not going to light defenses up for 100+ yards.
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Standard (ADP:198): Patterson was a fourth-round WR last season, and now he’s the 62nd receiver off the board. The talent is still there, so taking him this late costs nothing and has major upside.
Jarius Wright, WR, PPR (ADP: N/A): Wright had one enormous game vs. the Atlanta Falcons early in the season, and finished strong with 14 receptions and two scores over the final five games. A small, speedy slot receiver, if given enough run Wright could become a low-cost FLEX.
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