Best Minnesota Vikings fantasy performances so far this season
Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into multi-touchdown afternoons. These are the kinds of games that separate good fantasy weeks from historic ones.
Stacker compiled a ranking of the best Minnesota Vikings fantasy performances in the 2026 season using data from Stathead. The list includes the highest single-game fantasy scores by quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Players are ranked based on standard fantasy scoring.
Best quarterback fantasy games
#5. Carson Wentz, September 20, 2026
– Stats: 143 Passing Yards, 0 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 9-3 Win
– Fantasy points: 6.32
#4. Kyler Murray, September 27, 2026
– Stats: 168 Passing Yards, 1 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions, 17 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs TAM, 23-16 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.42
#3. Kyler Murray, October 4, 2026
– Stats: 247 Passing Yards, 0 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 16 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs MIA, 15-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 11.48
#2. Kyler Murray, October 11, 2026
– Stats: 229 Passing Yards, 1 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 51 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs NOR, 23-13 Win
– Fantasy points: 18.26
#1. Carson Wentz, September 13, 2026
– Stats: 133 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
– Game: MIN vs GNB, 39-22 Win
– Fantasy points: 19.22
Best running back fantasy games
#5. Aaron Jones, September 13, 2026
– Stats: 40 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs GNB, 39-22 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.0
#4. Aaron Jones, September 20, 2026
– Stats: 105 Rushing Yards, 0 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 9-3 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.5
#3. Jordan Mason, September 13, 2026
– Stats: 59 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs GNB, 39-22 Win
– Fantasy points: 11.9
#2. Aaron Jones, October 4, 2026
– Stats: 94 Rushing Yards, 0 Rushing TDs, 34 Receiving Yards
– Game: MIN vs MIA, 15-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 12.8
#1. Aaron Jones, October 11, 2026
– Stats: 113 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs NOR, 23-13 Win
– Fantasy points: 15.7
Best wide receiver fantasy games
#5. Jordan Addison, October 4, 2026
– Stats: 52 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 4 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs MIA, 15-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 5.1
#4. Justin Jefferson, September 20, 2026
– Stats: 55 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 3 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 9-3 Win
– Fantasy points: 5.5
#3. Justin Jefferson, October 11, 2026
– Stats: 79 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 7 Targets
– Game: MIN vs NOR, 23-13 Win
– Fantasy points: 12.8
#2. Jordan Addison, September 27, 2026
– Stats: 90 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 9 Targets
– Game: MIN vs TAM, 23-16 Win
– Fantasy points: 15.0
#1. Justin Jefferson, September 13, 2026
– Stats: 92 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 8 Receptions, 9 Targets
– Game: MIN vs GNB, 39-22 Win
– Fantasy points: 23.2
Best tight end fantasy games
#5. Josh Oliver, September 20, 2026
– Stats: 24 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 1 Receptions, 1 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 9-3 Win
– Fantasy points: 2.4
#4. T.J. Hockenson, September 20, 2026
– Stats: 29 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 3 Receptions, 4 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 9-3 Win
– Fantasy points: 2.9
#3. Gavin Bartholomew, October 11, 2026
– Stats: 33 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs NOR, 23-13 Win
– Fantasy points: 3.3
#2. T.J. Hockenson, September 13, 2026
– Stats: 36 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 4 Receptions, 5 Targets
– Game: MIN vs GNB, 39-22 Win
– Fantasy points: 9.6
#1. T.J. Hockenson, October 4, 2026
– Stats: 119 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 13 Receptions, 13 Targets
– Game: MIN vs MIA, 15-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 11.9