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Vikings: Which players should be on your fantasy team?

By Jordan Wright

Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the DraftKings sign board during the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the DraftKings sign board during the match with FC Dallas playing against New York City FC at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) returns a kick in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) returns a kick in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Chicago Bears 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

If you haven’t guessed by now, all the Vikings’ fantasy points belong to Adrian Peterson. However, if Teddy is able to air it out more this season, there is a chance the Vikings’ wide receivers could carve out some fantasy value.

Stefon Diggs finished as the 45th best WR in fantasy last year, but would’ve been higher had he played in the first three games of the season. With growing chemistry between Diggs and Bridgewater, look for the two to connect early and often in 2016. Diggs will be a WR3 with the potential to be a WR2.

Laquon Treadwell was drafted to be a compliment to Diggs, and there is a chance he produces some big games in fantasy this year. Treadwell is a big, physical receiver who will be put to good use in the red zone. I’m projecting Diggs to get the majority of targets this year, but Treadwell should catch some touchdowns and will likely provide some week to week value on your fantasy team.

None of the other receivers on the team will be draftable. Jarius Wright will have a couple decent games, but will be invisible most weeks from a fantasy perspective. Cordarrelle Patterson only caught two passes for 10 yards last season, so unless your league gives points for kick returns, leave him out of your queue.

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