MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEWS

Kirk Cousins - Plays well in playoff loss Cousins completed 31 of 39 pass attempts for 273 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-24 wild-card round loss to the Giants. He also punched in a one-yard touchdown on his lone...

Impact Cousins was dialed in throughout the contest, providing strong numbers for fantasy lineups despite taking the loss. The veteran signal-caller's day soured on the Vikings' final drive when he targeted a covered receiver for three yards on 4th-and-8, effectively turning the ball over and ending Minnesota's Super Bowl hopes. The 34-year-old finished the regular season with 4,547 passing yards and a 29:14 TD:INT ratio, numbers that should keep him ranked in the upper third of fantasy quarterbacks as we look towards next year. Cousins and his top offensive weapons are all under contract for 2023, so this core will attempt to run it back with a deeper playoff run next season.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' season ends with first close loss: 'We're going to be back'

The Vikings went 13-4 in 2022 largely on their incredible success in close games. They lost in the first round of the playoffs by those same...

JANUARY 16, 2023

Vikings defense falters again to force quick postseason exit

The Minnesota Vikings faced plenty of questions about their legitimacy as a contender in the NFC

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brian Asamoah II - Sustains concussion Sunday Asamoah won't return to Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants due to a concussion.

Impact Asamoah was unavailable for the Vikings' Week 18 win over the Bears due to a knee injury, but he was able to suit up for Sunday's matchup. He didn't record any counting stats prior to being ruled out at halftime. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the NFC divisional round if the Vikings advance.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kene Nwangwu - Will play Sunday Nwangwu (illness) is active Sunday against the Giants.

Impact Nwangwu's active status Sunday doesn't come as a surprise as it was reported earlier by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that he would play. However, his absence from the team's inactive list does make it official. He should handle the team's kick returns, while also being emergency depth at running back.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Won't play Sunday Dantzler (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact As expected, Dantzler is inactive for the playoff matchup due to an ankle injury that sidelined him throughout practice this week. His absence will likely lead to extra playing time for Chandon Sullivan and Kris Boyd.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith - Playing Sunday Smith (knee) is active Sunday against the Giants.

Impact Smith's active status Sunday doesn't come as a surprise as it was reported earlier by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network that he would play. However, this makes the veteran safety's return to action official.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Super Wild Card Weekend odds: Lines for every playoff matchup

A look at all the early point spreads, moneylines and total Over/Unders for the NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. Check out who is favored in the...

JANUARY 15, 2023

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - May miss Sunday Dantzler (ankle) is expected to be out Sunday against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Danztler was unable to practice this week and has only played twice since Week 9 against Washington. His likely absence will be a blow to the team's depth at secondary and likely lead to extra opportunity for Chandon Sullivan and Kris Boyd.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kene Nwangwu - Expected to be active Nwangwu (illness) is should play Sunday against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Nwangwu logged a DNP on Friday, but he's recovered enough that he's expected to take the field for the wild-card round. Although the second-year pro doesn't see much work on offense, he is the team's kick returner, and it looks like he'll be handling those duties Sunday.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith - Should return Sunday Smith (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Smith was a limited participant in practice throughout the week after he sat out the team's regular-season finale. Assuming he does take the field for the wild-card round, it'll certainly be a boost for the Vikings secondary.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Brandel - Returning from IR Minnesota activated Brandel (knee) from its injured reserve list Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Giants.

Impact After being inactive for the final four games of the regular season, Brandel appears poised to suit up for the Vikings' wild-card matchup. The 2020 sixth-rounder should start at right tackle across a talented Giants pass-rushing unit.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NFL odds: Best bets for Seahawks-49ers, Giants-Vikings, Cowboys-Bucs

The NFL playoffs are finally here, and Sammy P has you covered with his best bets. See how he is playing the two big FOX games and the huge...

JANUARY 14, 2023

Super Bowl 2023 picks: Our experts predict who captures the Lombardi Trophy

The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend, but before they do, FOX Sports' experts predict their Super Bowl LVII winners.

JANUARY 14, 2023

NFL regular-season ratings down 3% over last season

NFL regular-season ratings saw a 3% decrease from last season, which was not unexpected with “Thursday Night Football” moving from Fox and NFL Network to exclusively airing on Amaz...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings special teams have bonded, blossomed behind Daniels

The bond Matt Daniels has developed with his players in his first season as special teams coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings stretches out of the practice facility and into the p...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Garrett Bradbury - Officially cleared Bradbury doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants.

Impact Bradbury missed the final six weeks of the regular season with a back injury, but he's been cleared for action Sunday after logging full practices Thursday and Friday. The 27-year-old should slide back into his usual spot as the Vikings' starting center.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings to get center Bradbury back for playoffs vs. Giants

Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury has been cleared to return to the starting lineup

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kene Nwangwu - Dealing with illness Nwangwu is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants due to an illness, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Nwangwu didn't practice Friday due to an illness, and his status for the wild-card matchup is officially in question. If the reserve running back doesn't suit up, Jalen Reagor, K.J. Osborn and Ty Chandler would be candidates for kick-return duties.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Dantzler Sr. - Questionable for wild-card matchup Dantzler (ankle/personal) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Dantzler hasn't practiced all week and is dealing with a serious personal matter, per head coach Kevin O'Connell. The extent of the situation remains unclear, but it appears Minnesota may be without a key part of its secondary against the Giants on Sunday.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Smith - Listed as questionable Smith (knee) is questionable for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Giants, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Smith, who didn't play in the regular-season finale due to a knee injury, was limited at practice Wednesday through Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday. The veteran safety is a key part of Minnesota's defense, so his potential absence would be a significant blow.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Super Wild Card Weekend injury tracker: Mike Williams out vs. Jags

Stay up to date on the latest NFL injury news heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

JANUARY 13, 2023