The odds in Vegas are for the Vikings are slightly under to win 6 games for the year and also finish last in the division. My feelings are different, but also know the NFC North is getting stronger each year. I feel the team can win 10 games. The 8 home games should always be won and then any 2 on the road and there you have it, 10 games.
The team itself has playmakers and with some fantasy drafts done a lot of people I know will be drafting Tuesday September 4th. I believe the Vikings have players that will be worth looking at.
The obvious choice will be Adrian Peterson. The question, how high will he go in leagues with the scare of his injury and how he reacts to when he gets his first carry or carries. My gut tells me Toby Gerhart will get a bulk of the carries in the first couple of games. It seems as though more teams are going to 2 backs which makes it hard to know who to start. I think it is worth the risk to take Adrian higher. This is a man who has come back from major knee surgery in 7 and a half months. This will a neat story line in fantasy drafts to see just what people think of him
Tight End Kyle Rudolph will be a player that cannot be overlooked. This will be the perfect guy for Christian Ponder to look for in the end zone with Rudolph’s hands and height. In Mankato this year Ponder really had a good working relationship with Rudolph. I know Rob Gronkowski (Patriots) and Jimmy Graham (Saints) are going to go very high for tight ends. If you have a chance, do not pass on Rudolph I believe he will be a fantasy owner’s best friend and will get you your share of points.
Kicker, Blair Walsh is a must. His leg strength with leagues that score for over 50 yards in made field goals is a must. He is a rookie which may make people nervous. I have all the confidence in the world in him. The home preseason game against Buffalo he went 5 for 6 plus 3 extra points giving him a total of 18 points.
A sleeper I believe that fantasy owners need to look at is Jerome Simpson. He is suspended the first 3 games which will hurt his value but I believe in the later rounds he will be a steal. The bombs that were being thrown to him in camp and his catching makes for a great thought to draft him.
The other sleeper on the team will be John Carlson, tight end. I believe the offense for Minnesota this season will be tight end friendly. It is just something to think about when drafting tight ends. John is a big target also along the goal line.
Next up: More signings for the practice squad
Thanks for reading
Purplestick
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