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Minnesota Vikings Defense vs Wide Receivers

Fantasy matchup analysis — how many points the Vikings allow to wide receivers. Updated through the 2025 season. Use this to identify streamers and make start/sit decisions.

9.1
Avg fantasy pts allowed per game to wide receivers
#1 Easiest (Top 5)
NFL defense ranking vs WR
111
Games in sample (2024–2025)

Top Targets vs Vikings

Players who have historically scored most against the Minnesota Vikings defense:

#1 Target 🎯
Amon-Ra St. Brown
DET
18.1
avg pts vs Vikings (4 games)
#2 Target
Keenan Allen
17.4
avg pts vs Vikings (3 games)
#3 Target
Greg Dortch
DET
14.5
avg pts vs Vikings (2 games)

Recent Game Log

Last 10 games wide receivers faced the Minnesota Vikings (2024–2025 seasons):

GamePlayerFantasy Pts
S2025 Wk18 Matthew Golden
GB
1.8
S2025 Wk18 Jakobie Keeney-James
GB
3.5
S2025 Wk17 Amon-Ra St. Brown
DET
14.8
S2025 Wk17 Jameson Williams
DET
5.7
S2025 Wk17 Cedrick Wilson
DET
1.8
S2025 Wk17 Isaac TeSlaa
DET
13.9
S2025 Wk16 Darius Slayton
NYG
1.8
S2025 Wk16 Calvin Austin
NYG
1.8
S2025 Wk16 Darnell Mooney
NYG
4.4
S2025 Wk15 CeeDee Lamb
DAL
17.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Minnesota Vikings defense good or bad for fantasy wide receivers?
The Minnesota Vikings allow an average of 9.1 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, ranking #1 Easiest (Top 5) among all NFL defenses (111 games sampled, 2024–2025 seasons).
Which wide receivers should I start against the Minnesota Vikings?
Historically, wide receivers who have scored most against the Minnesota Vikings: Amon-Ra St. Brown (18.1 avg pts in 4 games), Keenan Allen (17.4 avg pts in 3 games), Greg Dortch (14.5 avg pts in 2 games). Connect your league to PlayCaller for a roster-specific verdict.
How do I use defense vs position data in fantasy football?
Defense vs position (DVP) data shows how many fantasy points a team has historically allowed to a specific position. High avg pts allowed = easy matchup. Low avg pts allowed = tough matchup. Use it as a tiebreaker when deciding between two similarly-ranked players with different matchups.

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