2010 Fantasy Football Rankings: Minnesota Vikings

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2010 Fantasy Football Rankings - Minnesota Vikings 2010 Fantasy Football Rankings - Minnesota Vikings:

Updated 6/1


  • Brett Favre, QB, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    No one should be surprised if Brett Favre finishes as a top-five fantasy quarterback this year; he compiled 4,202 yards, 33 yards and seven interceptions last season when many people, including myself, doubted him. Having said that, there is a considerable amount of risk in making Favre your QB1. Favre turns 41 in October and just had surgery on his injured ankle. At 41, Favre won't heal very quickly.

    The bottom line is that I feel as though Favre's risks outweigh his rewards, especially considering that there are 13 legitimate QB1s in fantasy this season. At some point Favre has to break down or regress, right? Why take an unnecessary risk?

    Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 3,900 passing yards. 28 passing TDs. 12 INTs. 0 rushing yards. 0 rushing TDs.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points (ESPN Scoring): 244.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points (QB Friendly): 339.



  • Adrian Peterson, RB, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    Along with almost everyone else, I had Adrian Peterson No. 1 in my overall fantasy rankings (non-PPR) last year. Having said that, I wasn't as convinced as others that he was a sure thing. Brad Childress took away goal-line carries from Peterson and gave them to Chester Taylor in 2008. Peterson also wasn't as much of a factor in the passing game.

    I don't know what happened to Childress, but he somehow realized that giving the ball to Peterson was best for his team (until Peterson fumbled 5,000 times in the NFC Championship). Peterson received all of the goal-line work and scored 18 touchdowns. He was also more of a factor in the passing game, as he caught 43 passes (his previous career-high for a season was 21).

    With Chester Taylor gone, there's no chance that Childress will inexplicably go back to his former second-stringer. In fact, Peterson may even get more receptions out of the backfield.

    Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 1,375 rushing yards. 50 catches. 480 receiving yards. 16 total TDs.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 281.
    Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 331.

  • Toby Gerhart, RB, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    Toby Gerhart is worth picking up as a handcuff for Adrian Peterson. If Peterson goes down, Gerhart will carry the load in Minnesota's impressive offense.

    Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 425 rushing yards. 12 catches. 110 receiving yards. 3 total TDs.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 71.
    Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 83.



  • Sidney Rice, WR, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    Sidney Rice didn't do much the first two weeks of the season, but was still able to finish with 1,312 yards and eight touchdowns. His value obviously hinges on Brett Favre's health - which is no given at age 41.

    Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 75 catches. 1,100 yards. 8 total TDs.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 158.
    Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 233.

  • Percy Harvin, WR, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    The Collard Kector had a great rookie season, catching 60 balls for 790 yards and six touchdowns. He also rushed for 135 yards on only 15 attempts. He should have a bigger sophomore campaign. Two things to keep in mind: Percy Harvin's fantasy production depends on a 41-year-old Brett Favre staying healthy. Also, Harvin has chronic migraine problems, so he may miss a few games again. The Collard Kector is very risk-reward, but does get interviewed by hot women (fast forward to :43 for the famous quote).

    Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 67 catches. 875 rec. yards. 110 rushing yards. 6 total TDs.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 134.
    Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 201.

  • Bernard Berrian, WR, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    With Sidney Rice reaching elite receiver status, and Visanthe Shiancoe and Percy Harvin coming on, Bernard Berrian is Brett Favre's fourth option in the passing game - and that's excluding Adrian Peterson. Berrian needs someone to get hurt to have a chance to reach 1,000 yards for the first time in his career.

    Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 50 catches. 640 yards. 3 total TDs.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 82.
    Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 132.



  • Visanthe Shiancoe, TE, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    Brett Favre loves giving it to his tight end in the end zone. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Like every other Viking receiver, Visanthe Shiancoe's fantasy value hinges solely on the 41-year-old Favre's ability to stay healthy. Be careful.

    Projected 2010 Fantasy Stats: 58 catches. 640 yards. 8 total TDs.
    Projected 2010 Fantasy Points: 112.
    Projected 2010 PPR Fantasy Points: 170.

  • Ryan Longwell, K, Vikings. Bye: 4.
    Ryan Longwell has hit at least 80 percent of his field goals in all but two seasons of his career. The last time he failed to do so was 2005. Even better, Longwell is 8-of-8 from 50-plus the past two years. He's easily one of the top fantasy kickers.

    Projected 2009 Fantasy Stats: 25-28 FG (2-3 from 50+; 8-9 from 40-49). 46 XP.
    Projected 2009 Fantasy Points: 132.

  • Minnesota Vikings. Bye: 4.
    If you obtain the Vikings' defense, you get Jared Allen's sacks and Percy Harvin's return touchdowns. Happy time.