Team news: Minnesota Vikings

Jordan Mason is questionable for Sunday against Indianapolis after practicing fully all week. Kevin O’Connell said the outlook is positive, but Minnesota still needs to activate Mason from injured reserve before he can play.

Related Players: Aaron Jones, DeeJay Dallas, Demond Claiborne, Kyler Murray

If activated and cleared for a meaningful workload, Mason would enter FLEX consideration with RB2 upside. His return would make Jones a more volume-sensitive RB2/FLEX as the two share opportunities. If Mason remains unavailable, Jones would have a clearer path to the lead workload and become the stronger RB2 play.

T.J. Hockenson will return from concussion protocol and carries no injury designation for Sunday against the Colts after practicing fully throughout the week.

Related Players: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Myles Price, Tai Felton, Gavin Bartholomew, Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones

Hockenson can return to lineups as a TE1 against Indianapolis. Managers replacing an injured tight end should prioritize him if he remains available. His return also restores another established target for Murray, who belongs in QB1 consideration.

Vikings RB Jordan Mason has been designated for return. His practice window opens, though he’s still on IR.

Related players: Aaron Jones, DeeJay Dallas, Demond Claiborne

It could be a key return for the Vikings, but the 32-year-old Aaron Jones found the fountain of youth with Mason out and played well as the RB1. Jones probably wasn't going to survive getting nearly 20 carries a game, so Mason will mix back in nicely, most likely on early downs and in short yardage situations.

Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) are questionable for Sunday after limited practices Friday. Kevin O’Connell said the team will evaluate both before deciding whether to elevate Odell Beckham Jr. from the practice squad.

Related Players: Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price, Odell Beckham Jr., T.J. Hockenson, Kyler Murray, Aaron Jones

Start Jefferson if cleared; Addison would have WR2 appeal and additional upside if Jefferson sits. Hockenson remains a strong TE1 and could become the offense’s primary receiving option if both WRs miss. Jennings would move into deeper-league FLEX consideration, with Felton and Price more speculative. Beckham would need an elevation and a defined role before becoming a starting option. Murray’s ceiling drops substantially if both receivers are unavailable.

Justin Jefferson (ankle) will participate in practice on a limited basis today.

Jordan Addison will sit out practice with soreness, per Kevin O’Connell, who calls the situation “minor.”

Helps explain the Beckham Jr signing.
Related Players: T.J. Hockenson, Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price, Odell Beckham Jr.

Jefferson’s return to practice is an encouraging first step, but he will need to progress during the week before managers can count on him. Addison remains Minnesota’s projected No. 1 WR for now, assuming his soreness remains minor. Beckham is a name to monitor, but his practice-squad signing does not create immediate fantasy value.

The Vikings signed WR Odell Beckham Jr. and WR Jeshaun Jones to their practice squad Wednesday.

Related Players: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, T.J. Hockenson

Beckham does not carry immediate fantasy value as a practice-squad addition after failing to record a catch with New York. He could be elevated if Jefferson misses another game, but Addison, Hockenson, and Jennings would remain the safer bets for targets.

Jefferson did not practice Thursday because of the ankle sprain he suffered in Week 3, giving him consecutive DNPs to begin the week.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell previously called Jefferson day-to-day and said he was improving, but added that Minnesota would not rush him back until he could play like himself. Friday’s practice and final designation will provide the clearest

Related Players: Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, Tai Felton, Myles Price, T.J. Hockenson

Consecutive absences put Jefferson’s availability in legitimate doubt, although a limited Friday practice could keep him on track to play. Because Minnesota kicks off at 4:05 p.m. ET, managers should identify a late-window alternative before Sunday. Addison would become a strong WR2 if Jefferson sits, with Hockenson positioned for additional targets. Jennings, Felton and Price would compete for the remaining WR reps, but none would immediately become a dependable season-long option. Jennings and Felton would carry some deep-league and DFS appeal.

Via NFL Network, the Giants will release receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

It’s not a surprise, and as the story said, Beckham has barely played. In Week 1, Beckham had 11 snaps and zero targets. In Week 2, Beckham had three snaps and zero targets. In Week 3, Beckham had six snaps, one target, and no catches. The story also added they are getting the word out now in case a team wants to make an offer for Beckham, even if it's a seventh round draft pick at this stage.

Good news on Vikings WR Justin Jefferson: He has an ankle sprain.

The post went on to say the imaging was good and he avoided anything long term. The post added there is even a chance he plays Sunday, which is great news for fantasy owners. We'll likely have to wait and see how his practice week goes, and Wednesday's report should give us a better indication. The Vikings are at home against the Dolphins in Week 4 in the later window of games.

Two official changes on the Giants injury report Thursday:

-- LT Andrew Thomas did not practice

-- WR Malik Nabers was a full participant. He was limited on Wednesday.

Related Players: Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, Odell Beckham Jr., Isaiah Likely

The full practice removes most of the concern surrounding Nabers’ shoulder. Jameis Winston taking over for Jaxson Dart and left tackle Andrew Thomas missing Thursday’s practice lower the overall offensive ceiling, but Nabers remains a fantasy starter as New York’s unquestioned top target.