MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEWS

Myles Gaskin - Just one carry in season opener Gaskin lost three yards on one carry on his lone snap on offense in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Gaskin is the No. 3 running back but won't get much usage as long as Aaron Jones and Ty Chandler are healthy. Gaskin did get five snaps on special teams, mostly on kickoffs, so he could be a factor at some point as a returner.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Addison - Hopeful for Week 2 Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday he's "hopeful" that Addison (ankle) will be available versus the 49ers in Week 2, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact O'Connell said that Addison, who was forced out of Sunday's win over the Giants in the third quarter, is dealing with "significant soreness" in his right ankle. Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that O'Connell also said the Vikings will be "smart" with Addison and that the second-year wideout's availability will depend on how he responds to treatment. If Addison does have to miss any time, an increased role behind Justin Jefferson could fall to Jalen Nailor, who scored a 21-yard touchdown on his only reception Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Addison - Hopeful for Week 2 Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday he's "hopeful" that Addison (ankle) will be available versus the 49ers in Week 2, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact O'Connell said that Addison, who was forced out of Sunday's win over the Giants in the third quarter, is dealing with "significant soreness" in his right ankle. Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports that O'Connell also said the Vikings will be "smart" with Addison, and that the second-year wideout's availability will depend on how he responds to treatment. If Addison does have to miss any time, an increased role behind Justin Jefferson could fall to Jalen Nailor, who scored a 21-yard touchdown on his only reception Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold's revival season starts strong, while other QBs struggle to find footing

While Sam Darnold had a big debut for the Vikings, these four other QBs in need of a career resurgence struggled in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 9

Jalen Nailor - Scores TD in season opener Nailor had one reception (on one target) for a 21-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Nailor played just 26 of 55 snaps on offense and was out-snapped by Brandon Powell (30 snaps) even though he had clearly won the No. 3 receiver role in the preseason. The Vikings may have capped Nailor's snaps after he had a sore ankle that limited him in practice last week. If he's fully healthy, he could have a much larger role in the offense next week against the 49ers if Jordan Addison misses time with an ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Nailor - Scores TD in season opener Nailor had one reception on one target for a 21-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Nailor played just 26 of 55 snaps on offense and was outsnapped by Brandon Powell (30 snaps) even though he had clearly won the No. 3 receiver role in the preseason. The Vikings may have limited Nailor's snaps after he had a sore ankle that limited him in practice last week. If fully healthy, he could have a much larger role in the offense next week against the 49ers if Jordan Addison missed time with an ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith - Picks off pass Smith notched seven tackles (three solo) and an interception in Sunday's 28-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Smith kicked off his 13th season in Minnesota with his first interception since the 2022 season. Despite being in the later stages of his career, the 35-year-old continues to be productive on the field and had one of his best statistical seasons in 2023. He'll work to keep up the production in Week 2 against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Murphy Jr. - Productive in win Murphy tallied nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 28-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Murphy was just shy of notching double-digit tackles for the second time in his career. The Washington product had his 2023 campaign end early due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain, but he showed no ill effects Week 1 in helping hold the Giants' offense to just six points.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Murphy Jr. - Productive in win Murphy tallied nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defended in Sunday's 28-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Murphy was just shy of notching double-digit tackles for the second time in his career. The Washington product had his 2023 campaign end early due to a Grade 3 MCL sprain, but he showed no ill effects Week 1 in helping hold the Gaints' offense to just six points.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 1 Big Bets Recap: Bettor wins 13k after wagering a dime on 5-leg parlay

Patrick Everson recaps a wild weekend in NFL betting action, including how one bettor turned a dime into $13,000 and how the Dolphins helped...

SEPTEMBER 9

NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs in top spot; 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys close behind

The back-to-back champion Chiefs open the 2024 season atop Bucky Brooks' Top 10, but Week 1 showed they'll have plenty of competition.

SEPTEMBER 9

NFL Week 1 highlights: Lions beat Rams in overtime; Bears, Bucs secure wins

SEPTEMBER 9

NFL Week 1: What we learned from all 13 games on Sunday

FOX Sports' NFL experts break down what we learned from every game on Sunday and provide analysis on what it means for every NFL team.

SEPTEMBER 9

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is booed in his first game since ACL injury

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones didn't have the return from ACL surgery he wanted

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ty Chandler - Solid complementary role in win Chandler rushed eight times for 17 yards and brought in all three targets for 25 yards in the Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Chandler had a robust No. 2 role behind Aaron Jones on the ground, seeing only six fewer carries than his new backfield mate and drawing one additional target. The third-year back could remain similarly involved as the season unfolds, considering Jones' veteran status and the goal of keeping him healthy throughout the season. Chandler could continue to have some utility in deeper PPR leagues in Week 2, as Minnesota will welcome in a 49ers team that could help generate a game script where the Vikings are trailing in the second half and therefore afford the versatile back plenty of snaps.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Addison - Ankle injury not thought to be serious Addison will undergo tests on his injured right ankle Monday, but the issue isn't thought to be a serious one, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Addison tended to a left high-ankle sprain last month that kept him off the practice field until Sept. 2, and he eventually avoided a designation for the Vikings' Week 1 road matchup with the Giants. However, he exited Sunday's eventual win in the third quarter and didn't return due to an injury to his other ankle. If Rapoport's report proves to be true, Addison may miss little, if any, time, but the aforementioned testing ultimately will determine if an absence is possible.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold - Nearly perfect in team debut Darnold completed 19 of 24 passes for 208 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday. He also rushed three times for three ya...

Impact Returning to a MetLife Stadium field that was often a proverbial house of horrors for him during a difficult early-career stint with the Jets, Darnold looked like a quarterback out for redemption over the course of a stellar Vikings debut. The veteran signal-caller connected with Justin Jefferson (three yards) and Jalen Nailor (21 yards) for his two touchdown passes, and his 12 consecutive completions to open the game tied franchise legend Fran Tarkenton's record in that category. Darnold had the perfect game environment to ease into his new role thanks in part to a dominant defensive performance by Minnesota, but the going figures to be a lot tougher in a Week 2 home showdown against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will Reichard - Successful debut Reichard made all four extra-point attempts in Sunday's 28-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Reichard made his NFL debut Week 1 after being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 Draft and winning the team's kicking competition in training camp. The Alabama product never received an opportunity to kick a field goal, but at least remains perfect thus far in his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Addison - Injures right ankle Sunday Coach Kevin O'Connell relayed after Sunday's win over the Giants that Addison injured his right ankle in Week 1, rather than his left one, which he hurt last month, Kevin Seifert o...

Impact Per Seifert, Addison will be evaluated again once the team returns to Minnesota. Meanwhile, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune adds that O'Connell said that he hoped the wideout's current ankle issue is a short-term situation. Either way, Addison's status is worth tracking ahead of next Sunday's game against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Jones - Scores in Vikings debut Jones rushed 14 times for 94 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 15 yards in the Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Jones put together a highly efficient performance in his Vikings debut, which included a three-yard touchdown run into the left corner of the end zone early in the first quarter. Jones' longest run was a modest 19 yards, underscoring how consistent he was in achieving meaningful gains throughout the afternoon. Even in a game script conducive to the run, Jones still ceded eight carries to backfield mate Ty Chandler, underscoring the coaching staff's plan to likely manage the former's workload over the course of the season. Jones gets a tough matchup for his next assignment, however, as the 49ers come into Minnesota for a Week 2 matchup next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson - Finds end zone in Week 1 win Jefferson secured four of six targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 28-6 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Jefferson had modest totals overall, but all three components of the star wideout's receiving line were team-high figures. The majority of Jefferson's production actually came on a 44-yard grab, but the highlight of his fantasy day was a three-yard touchdown grab to cap off an 11-play, 99-yard drive that took up over half of the second quarter. Jefferson and new quarterback Sam Darnold showed good chemistry overall and Minnesota's ability to dominate defensively made an overly aggressive gameplan unnecessary, meaning there's likely much better numbers to come from the duo in future games. Week 2 may prove a heavy lift in that regard, however, as Minnesota will welcome in the 49ers next Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Darnold throws 2 TD passes and Van Ginkel scores on a 1-handed INT as Vikings easily top Giants 28-6

Sam Darnold threw two touchdowns in a highly efficient performance and linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel scored on a spectacular one-handed 10-yard interception return to lead the Minne...

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Addison - Ruled out Sunday Addison won't return to Sunday's game at the Giants due to an ankle injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Addison went to the locker room in the third quarter with member of the Vikings' training staff and was ruled out shortly thereafter. He'll thus end Week 1 with three catches (on four targets) for 35 yards. Further clarity on Addison's status may be relayed by coach Kevin O'Connell after Sunday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE