The Vikings Have a Couple of ‘Sleepers’ on the Roster

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The Vikings Have a Couple of ‘Sleepers’ on the Roster

The Vikings Have a Couple of ‘Sleepers’ on the Roster

The Vikings Have a Couple of ‘Sleepers’ on the Roster

The Vikings Have a Couple of ‘Sleepers’ on the Roster

The Minnesota Vikings' offense didn't exactly light up the scoreboard in 2025, leaving most fantasy football owners to focus on the obvious star—Justin Jefferson. But according to CBS Sports, that narrative is about to shift in 2026. The Vikings' attack is brewing with fresh fantasy intrigue, and two players are emerging as potential "sleepers" worth keeping on your radar: quarterback Kyler Murray and wide receiver Jordan Addison.

Let's start with Murray, who tops Jamey Eisenberg's sleeper list. "Murray is expected to start for the Vikings this season," Eisenberg writes, "and he's worth a late-round pick in one-quarterback leagues, or a mid-round selection in Superflex and two-quarterback formats." With a current FantasyPros ADP of No. 190 overall (QB16), Murray presents a low-risk, high-reward opportunity. Eisenberg projects him as a borderline top-12 quarterback—if not better.

Murray's resume speaks for itself. He averaged at least 20.3 fantasy points in each of his first four seasons with Arizona, even bouncing back from a torn ACL in 2022 to post 20.8 points per game in 2023. While production dipped to 19.9 points in 2024 and then to 17.9 in a five-game 2025 season cut short by a foot injury, his dual-threat capability remains elite. Over his career, Murray averages 36.7 rushing yards per game and has racked up 32 rushing touchdowns—a stat line that fantasy managers dream of.

Now, he's stepping into a Vikings offense led by head coach Kevin O'Connell, known for maximizing quarterback potential. And the supporting cast? It's arguably the best of Murray's career. He'll have Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson as targets. "The ceiling for Murray is high, and the risk is minimal given his cost," Eisenberg adds. "I plan to draft Murray in a lot of leagues in 2026."

Speaking of Addison, the second-year wideout is another sleeper to watch. Last season was a struggle—in eight games with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, Addison managed just 6.3 PPR points per game. But with Murray under center and defenses forced to focus on Jefferson, Addison could see more favorable matchups and a significant uptick in production. For fantasy managers looking for a late-round steal, Addison's potential to rebound makes him an intriguing dart throw.

So, as you gear up for your 2026 fantasy drafts, don't overlook the Vikings' new-look offense. Whether it's Murray's rushing prowess or Addison's bounce-back potential, these sleepers could be the difference between a good season and a championship run.

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