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Minnesota Vikings defense

Minnesota Vikings defense fantasy outlook for week 9 vs BUF. Chance to play: 100%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard5.7-0.1 to 13.1DEF18
Half PPR5.7-0.1 to 13.1DEF18
PPR5.7-0.1 to 13.1DEF18

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4MIA———8.0
Week 5NO———10.0
Week 7IND———10.0
Week 8DET———7.0

Season range

77.0 points so far; 142.5 projected for the season (80% range 119.6 to 165.5, half PPR, 10 games left).

Minnesota Vikings defense 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1vs GB8.06.4DEF11
Week 2@ CHI17.05.6DEF3
Week 3@ TB17.07.7DEF1
Week 4vs MIA8.08.5DEF7
Week 5@ NO10.07.2DEF8
Week 6Bye———
Week 7vs IND10.08.0DEF4
Week 8@ DET7.05.7DEF12
Week 9vs BUF—5.7upcoming
Week 10@ GB—5.6upcoming
Week 11@ SF—6.5upcoming
Week 12vs ATL—6.5upcoming
Week 13vs CAR—6.5upcoming
Week 14@ NE—6.5upcoming
Week 15vs DET—6.0upcoming
Week 16vs WAS—6.8upcoming
Week 17@ NYJ—7.0upcoming
Week 18vs CHI—6.5upcoming

Minnesota Vikings defense 2026 stats and fantasy points

77.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (11.0 a game), DEF1 so far. PPR 77.0, standard 77.0.

StatTotalPer game
Sacks253.6
Interceptions81.1
Fumble recoveries30.4
Points allowed8712.4

Minnesota Vikings defense rest of season outlook

Margin projects 63.6 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.4 a game), DEF5 the rest of the way. PPR 63.6, standard 63.6.

His start and his outlook agree (DEF1 to date, DEF5 from here): his trade price should match his projection.

Start or sit Minnesota Vikings defense in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Minnesota Vikings defense is DEF18 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Minnesota Vikings defense a 38% chance to score at least that.

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Questions

What is Minnesota Vikings defense's fantasy projection for week 9?

5.7 half-PPR points (5.7 PPR, 5.7 standard), with an 80% range of -0.1 to 13.1.

Should I start Minnesota Vikings defense in week 9?

Borderline: a flex or a deep-league start. Minnesota Vikings defense is DEF18 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (DEF12) is projected for 6.2 half-PPR points; Margin gives Minnesota Vikings defense a 38% chance to score at least that.

How many fantasy points has Minnesota Vikings defense scored in 2026?

77.0 half-PPR points in 7 games (11.0 per game), DEF1 at his position; 77.0 in PPR and 77.0 in standard.

What is Minnesota Vikings defense's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 63.6 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (6.4 a game), DEF5 the rest of the way. PPR 63.6, standard 63.6.

Should I trade for Minnesota Vikings defense?

His start and his outlook agree (DEF1 to date, DEF5 from here): his trade price should match his projection. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is Minnesota Vikings defense injured?

Minnesota Vikings defense has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.

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