Team news: Minnesota Vikings

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.

Kyler Murray is set to return to the starting lineup.

Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters in his Monday press conference that Murray has cleared concussion protocol and is on schedule to play in the team’s matchup with the Buccaneers.

“Kyler has cleared the final phase of the protocol,” O’Connell said. “He’s doing great, he’ll be cleared, and he will start this week against Tampa Bay.”

Related players: Carson Wentz

Murray went down early in the Week 1 win over the Packers when he was hit while trying to slide on a scramble. He departed that contest having completed 3-of-5 passes for 18 yards with an interception, the story said. Wentz replaced Murray for the last two weeks and was 11-of-20 for 143 yards in Sunday’s victory over the Bears. Despite leading the team to two wins, Murray will be back as the starter over Wentz, who returns to his backup role.

Kyler Murray has been ruled out against Chicago after failing to clear the concussion protocol. Carson Wentz will start, with J.J. McCarthy serving as Minnesota’s backup.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell expects Murray to clear the protocol next week.

Related Players: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason

Wentz is an emergency Superflex option in a road matchup against Chicago. His presence lowers the ceiling of Minnesota’s passing game, but Jefferson remains a must-start WR1. Addison and Hockenson carry more efficiency risk than usual. The positive outlook for next week suggests Murray may only miss one game.

Demond Claiborne is expected to receive an expanded opportunity while Jordan Mason misses at least four games following thumb surgery. The sixth-round rookie was inactive in Week 1. Minnesota has also promoted DeeJay Dallas to the active roster and added Jerome Ford to the practice squad, so Claiborne’s precise place behind Aaron Jones remains unsettled.

Jones should lead the backfield, but Claiborne is the most interesting longer-term addition because of his speed and receiving ability. He is a deep-league stash rather than a Week 2 starting option. Dallas could initially handle more passing-down and special-teams responsibilities.