Kyler Murray, DRAFT SLEEPER? Justin Jefferson back to ELITE? Must-know fantasy takes on 2026 Vikings

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Kyler Murray, DRAFT SLEEPER? Justin Jefferson back to ELITE? Must-know fantasy takes on 2026 Vikings Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer breaks down the 2026 Minnesota Vikings'' fantasy football prospects. starting with whether new QB Kyler Murray can rise to be a better producer than his current QB17 consensus ranking should he win the starting job in a competition with struggling J.J. McCarthy. Although Murray's running and willingness to pepper Justin Jefferson with targets is welcome, It still might be difficult to trust Murray putting up anything close to top-12 numbers overall at this position. As for Jefferson, Vinnie explains why Murray can provide the most value by facilitating Jefferson back up to top-10 wideout status. Also, are Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson worthy drafting? Vinnie reminds how much of a curveball the signing of Jauan Jennings has added late. Plus, is there any kind of appeal for running backs Aaron Jordan and Jordan Mason? Get the in-depth dive on the Vikings. 2:45 Evaluating Kyler Murray’s Fantasy Value 8:19 Murray’s Main Task: Rejuvenate Justin Jefferson’s Production 9:03 Can Jefferson Return to Elite Status? 12:22 Vikings Wide Receiver Corps Breakdown: Jefferson, Addison, Jennings 15:27 Draft Value: Justin Jefferson vs Other Elite WRs 18:21 Jauan Jennings as WR3 and His Impact on Addison 21:12 Vikings RB Battle: Aaron Jones vs Jordan Mason Let me know if you need deeper details or specific quotes for any timestamp! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/ WANT MORE DAILY FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-fantasy-football-daily-nfl-fantasy-football/id1144153396 🎧 Spotify: 5lA3m06Qs70fSyzAE59a9b 🎧 Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football-247-21639 🎧 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-fantasy-football #NFL #FantasyFootball #Football #NFLFantasy Follow on X: https://x.com/vinnieiyer https://x.com/BallBlastEm Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Fantasy Football community: https://lockedonfantasyfootball.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttp://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonu…