Game Info
Kickoff: Sunday, December 21, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Network: FOX
Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback
J.J. McCarthy: START (in Superflex), Borderline QB1
J.J. McCarthy, league winner? The redshirt sophomore had a career-best game for the second consecutive week, taking advantage of plus matchups just like he should be able to. Over the past three weeks (two starts), McCarthy has the third-best QBR, five touchdowns to one interception, and finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback in both starts. With a top-five matchup against the Giants on tap, don’t say nein to “Nine”. Even if he did this.
J.J. McCarthy griddy into the end zone vs Dallas 👀
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/I4fShhyGGk
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 15, 2025
Running Back
Aaron Jones Sr: START, RB2
Jordan Mason: FLEX, RB3
The Minnesota backfield has become a disgusting committee where the backs get just enough work to cannibalize each other’s value, but not enough to offer fantasy relevance. Last week was a perfect example, with a near 50/50 split in carries between Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason (12 – 10). Jones saw all three targets; Mason was the more efficient rusher. To top it off, it was CJ Ham who hogged the lone backfield touchdown. Both Jones and Mason are in play against the Giants, who just got torched by the previously ineffective Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Jones is a back-end RB2 with Mason as a FLEX, the former a tad higher due to work in the passing game.
Wide Receiver
Justin Jefferson: START, WR3
Jordan Addison: START, WR3
Jalen Nailor: FLEX, WR5
Le sigh.
You would think the resurgent play of McCarthy would mean Justin Jefferson would return to top-tier status among wideouts. Alas, that’s not the case, and you can’t blame it all on McCarthy. Jefferson dropped a dime on what should have been a sure thing touchdown from JJ. The elite talent obviously remains, but JJetta hasn’t surpassed 10 fantasy points in five of his last six games and ranks dead last in yards per route run (min 10 targets, per Fantasy Points Data). I keep saying “you can’t sit him”, but based on the results this season, I don’t think I could risk him in the semifinals. If you do bench him, just be able to swallow the pain if he finally goes off. Jordan Addison led the way with 66 receiving yards, and Jalen Nailor, yes, Jalen Nailor, caught two touchdowns. McCarthy’s play has removed the radioactive stank from all the Vikings pass catchers, and all are startable against the Giants. But good luck guessing who has the best day.
Tight End
T.J. Hockenson: STREAMER
T.J. Hockenson has been unstartable for most of the season, but with McCarthy’s resurrection, Hock has re-entered streamer status. The ceiling is still rather low, but with double-digit points in two of his last three games, he’s a desperation play in a tough matchup against the Giants.
Defense/Special Teams
Minnesota Vikings: START
The Giants have given up 10 sacks and six turnovers in their last five games.
New York Giants
Quarterback
Jaxson Dart: START (in Superflex), Borderline QB1
Jaxson Dart had the most Jaxson Dartish game that ever Jaxson Darted, and I mean that in the best way possible. The rookie of the year contender threw for just under 250 yards, tossed two touchdowns and a pick, and added 63 yards on the ground for yet another game over 20 points. It wouldn’t be a Dart start without getting checked for a concussion, which he yet again did, but thankfully was cleared. Minnesota has been a death sentence for quarterbacks’ fantasy value this season, and havent allowed a passing touchdown since Week 10. But Dart’s rushing ability keeps his floor afloat enough to make him a borderline QB1 and startable in all formats.
Running Back
Tyrone Tracy Jr.: FLEX, RB3
Devin Singletary: FLEX, RB3
In Week 15, Tyrone Tracy Jr. saw three times as many snaps and carries as Devin Singletary and scored the two running back touchdowns for the GMen on Sunday. Tracy’s handled the most work as of late, but isn’t reliable enough to be considered the Giants’ lead back. Singletary’s actually been the more explosive runner over the past three games, earning a 5.9% explosive run rate compared to an astounding 0.0% for Tracy. Minnesota’s a neutral matchup, making both backs shaky RB2s at best, with whoever gets in the end zone having the better day. Since Singletary’s been getting the work inside the five, I actually slightly prefer him in the fantasy semifinals.
Wide Receiver
Wan’Dale Robinson: START, WR3
Darius Slayton: SIT
Isaiah Hodgins: SIT
Wan’Dale Robinson had five catches, 54 yards, and one touchdown against Washington, and Darius Slayton had a virtually identical stat line. Slayton caught one less pass, one less yard, and one less tuddy than his buddy. Robinson is a volume-based WR2 with a decent amount of upside, and Slayton is the classic high-risk, high-reward FLEX. The Minnesota matchup is not great, Bob. They’ve allowed the second-fewest points to the position and not allowed a wide receiver to catch a. touchdown since Week 9. Robinson’s volume prevents you from fully benching him, but he slips down to WR3 territory against the Vikings.
Tight End
Theo Johnson: STREAMER
Theo Johnson saw just four targets, but made the most of them with three catches for 72 yards, and is a solid streamer as the sophomore tight end has been one of Dart’s favorite targets this season.
Defense/Special Teams
New York Giants: SIT
The Giants’ opponents over their last three games are averaging 32 points per game.