Best Minnesota Vikings fantasy performances last season

Every season in the NFL produces performances that feel less like a single game and more like statistical outliers — explosive outings where quarterbacks pile up passing yards, running backs break off long scoring runs, and receivers turn routine targets into multi-touchdown afternoons. These are the kinds of games that separate good fantasy weeks from historic ones.

Stacker compiled a ranking of the best Minnesota Vikings fantasy performances in 2025 using data from Stathead. The list includes the highest single-game fantasy scores by quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Players are ranked based on standard fantasy scoring.

Best quarterback fantasy games

#10. J.J. McCarthy, December 21, 2025
– Stats: 108 Passing Yards, 0 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions, 20 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs NYG, 16-13 Win
– Fantasy points: 8.32

#9. Carson Wentz, October 19, 2025
– Stats: 313 Passing Yards, 0 Passing TDs, 2 Interceptions, 28 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs PHI, 22-28 Loss
– Fantasy points: 11.32

#8. J.J. McCarthy, November 9, 2025
– Stats: 248 Passing Yards, 1 Passing TDs, 2 Interceptions, 48 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs BAL, 19-27 Loss
– Fantasy points: 14.72

#7. Carson Wentz, October 5, 2025
– Stats: 236 Passing Yards, 1 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 13 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs CLE, 21-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 14.74

#6. Carson Wentz, September 21, 2025
– Stats: 173 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions
– Game: MIN vs CIN, 48-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 15.32

#5. J.J. McCarthy, November 2, 2025
– Stats: 143 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions, 12 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs DET, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 18.92

#4. J.J. McCarthy, December 7, 2025
– Stats: 163 Passing Yards, 3 Passing TDs, 0 Interceptions, 19 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs WAS, 31-0 Win
– Fantasy points: 20.42

#3. Carson Wentz, September 28, 2025
– Stats: 350 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 2 Interceptions, 12 Rushing Yards
– Game: MIN vs PIT, 21-24 Loss
– Fantasy points: 21.2

#2. J.J. McCarthy, September 8, 2025
– Stats: 143 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions, 25 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 22.22

#1. J.J. McCarthy, December 14, 2025
– Stats: 250 Passing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 1 Interceptions, 15 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs DAL, 34-26 Win
– Fantasy points: 23.5

Best running back fantasy games

#10. Jordan Mason, October 5, 2025
– Stats: 52 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs CLE, 21-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 9.6

#9. Aaron Jones, November 2, 2025
– Stats: 78 Rushing Yards, 0 Rushing TDs, 20 Receiving Yards
– Game: MIN vs DET, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 9.8

#8. Zavier Scott, September 28, 2025
– Stats: 1 Rushing Yards, 0 Rushing TDs, 43 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
– Game: MIN vs PIT, 21-24 Loss
– Fantasy points: 10.4

#7. Jordan Mason, November 16, 2025
– Stats: 45 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 17-19 Loss
– Fantasy points: 10.5

#6. Jordan Mason, December 7, 2025
– Stats: 52 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs WAS, 31-0 Win
– Fantasy points: 11.2

#5. Jordan Mason, October 19, 2025
– Stats: 57 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs PHI, 22-28 Loss
– Fantasy points: 11.7

#4. Aaron Jones, December 25, 2025
– Stats: 53 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs DET, 23-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 12.3

#3. Aaron Jones, September 8, 2025
– Stats: 23 Rushing Yards, 0 Rushing TDs, 44 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 12.7

#2. Aaron Jones, November 9, 2025
– Stats: 47 Rushing Yards, 1 Rushing TDs, 22 Receiving Yards
– Game: MIN vs BAL, 19-27 Loss
– Fantasy points: 12.9

#1. Jordan Mason, September 21, 2025
– Stats: 116 Rushing Yards, 2 Rushing TDs
– Game: MIN vs CIN, 48-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 23.6

Best wide receiver fantasy games

#10. Jordan Addison, October 5, 2025
– Stats: 41 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CLE, 21-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.1

#9. Justin Jefferson, January 4, 2026
– Stats: 101 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 8 Receptions, 11 Targets
– Game: MIN vs GNB, 16-3 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.4

#8. Justin Jefferson, November 2, 2025
– Stats: 47 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 9 Targets
– Game: MIN vs DET, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.7

#7. Justin Jefferson, September 8, 2025
– Stats: 44 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 4 Receptions, 7 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.8

#6. Jordan Addison, September 28, 2025
– Stats: 114 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 4 Receptions, 8 Targets
– Game: MIN vs PIT, 21-24 Loss
– Fantasy points: 11.4

#5. Justin Jefferson, October 5, 2025
– Stats: 123 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 7 Receptions, 11 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CLE, 21-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 12.3

#4. Jordan Addison, December 25, 2025
– Stats: 0 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 0 Receptions, 1 Targets
– Game: MIN vs DET, 23-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 12.5

#3. Justin Jefferson, September 28, 2025
– Stats: 126 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 10 Receptions, 11 Targets
– Game: MIN vs PIT, 21-24 Loss
– Fantasy points: 12.6

#2. Jordan Addison, October 19, 2025
– Stats: 128 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 9 Receptions, 12 Targets
– Game: MIN vs PHI, 22-28 Loss
– Fantasy points: 12.8

#1. Jalen Nailor, November 9, 2025
– Stats: 124 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs BAL, 19-27 Loss
– Fantasy points: 18.4

Best tight end fantasy games

#10. T.J. Hockenson, November 16, 2025
– Stats: 39 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 3 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CHI, 17-19 Loss
– Fantasy points: 3.9

#9. T.J. Hockenson, October 19, 2025
– Stats: 43 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 9 Targets
– Game: MIN vs PHI, 22-28 Loss
– Fantasy points: 4.3

#8. T.J. Hockenson, November 30, 2025
– Stats: 59 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 6 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs SEA, 0-26 Loss
– Fantasy points: 5.9

#7. T.J. Hockenson, December 14, 2025
– Stats: 66 Receiving Yards, 0 Receiving TDs, 4 Receptions, 5 Targets
– Game: MIN vs DAL, 34-26 Win
– Fantasy points: 6.6

#6. T.J. Hockenson, November 2, 2025
– Stats: 11 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 2 Receptions, 3 Targets
– Game: MIN vs DET, 27-24 Win
– Fantasy points: 7.1

#5. Josh Oliver, September 21, 2025
– Stats: 12 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 1 Receptions, 1 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CIN, 48-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 7.2

#4. T.J. Hockenson, December 7, 2025
– Stats: 12 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 2 Receptions, 3 Targets
– Game: MIN vs WAS, 31-0 Win
– Fantasy points: 7.2

#3. Josh Oliver, October 5, 2025
– Stats: 35 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 2 Receptions, 3 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CLE, 21-17 Win
– Fantasy points: 9.5

#2. T.J. Hockenson, September 21, 2025
– Stats: 49 Receiving Yards, 1 Receiving TDs, 5 Receptions, 6 Targets
– Game: MIN vs CIN, 48-10 Win
– Fantasy points: 10.9

#1. Josh Oliver, December 7, 2025
– Stats: 24 Receiving Yards, 2 Receiving TDs, 2 Receptions, 2 Targets
– Game: MIN vs WAS, 31-0 Win
– Fantasy points: 14.4