5 Vikings players you’d be crazy not to have on your fantasy team

The fantasy football season being nearly upon us means one of two things: The days of bragging for that obnoxious, sore winner in your fantasy league are finally numbered, or if you were the winner, it’s back to the grind of proving why you’re the rightful king or queen of your league.

As for the Minnesota Vikings, they will be at the center of it all.

Not only could they have the best player in all of fantasy football in 2022, but there are multiple players on their roster capable of carrying your team to a championship.

Things have changed now that there’s a new head coach in town. Kevin O’Connell was hired after the exceptional job he did as the offensive coordinator for a Los Angeles Rams team that went on to win Super Bowl LVI. Imagine what he could do in Minnesota.

Here are five Vikings players you’d be crazy not to have on your fantasy team.

Dalvin Cook

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Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is one of the best playmakers in the game.

Do you need someone to pound the ball right up the gut for the tough yards? Cook can serve as a battering ram.

Do you need someone to swing to the outside on a toss and make defenders miss? Cook’s elusive footwork can trip up defenders like a Steph Curry crossover.

Do you need a running back to catch passes? Cook is more than capable of moonlighting as a receiver.

Don’t be turned off by all of the “not a run-first offense” talk. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell is a magician at putting the ball into the hands of his best playmakers, and it’ll be no different with Cook.

Kirk Cousins

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Kirk Cousins might not be the sexiest choice at quarterback, but he could low-key be a sneaky selection in most leagues. With an offensive-minded head coach like Kevin O’Connell taking over the reins of the offense, there’s a legitimate chance Cousins could take things to another level in 2022.

And that’s saying something considering the level he was already playing at in 2021.

That statement will probably get some eye rolls, but it’s hard to argue with 4,221 passing yards, 33 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. The best part is he’ll probably still be on the board to draft in the later rounds.

While everyone else is reaching for those “top-tier” quarterbacks, you could focus on stockpiling running backs and receivers, while keeping Cousins in your back pocket for later.

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