Jordan Addison Fantasy Overview

Vikings WR Jordan Addison was arrested early on January 12 and charged with misdemeanor trespassing at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Florida. He's been released on $500 bail. We don't have any other details on the incident, but Addison's representatives are (not surprisingly) already claiming innocence. "On Jordan's behalf, his legal team has already initiated the investigation, identified witnesses, and we are reviewing the viability of a claim for false arrest," Addison's agency said. "He looks forward to the legal process and upon full investigation, we are confident Mr. Addison will be exonerated." We'll see where this goes, but this is Addison's third run-in with the law since being drafted in 2023. He was caught going 140 mph in 2023 and then arrested on DUI charges in 2024, ultimately leading to a three-game suspension. There's clearly some off-field risk on Addison's short-term redraft and long-term dynasty values.

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his right hand and is out for Thursday's game vs. the Lions, HC Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday. We imagine that McCarthy will also miss the season finale, but we'll keep you updated on his status. McCarthy's absence on Christmas puts QB Max Brosmer back under center. He threw for 126 yards, 0 TDs, and 4 INTs in a Week 13 loss in Seattle. The spot on Thursday -- at home for Detroit's 26th-ranked QB defense -- is much better. But Brosmer isn't even a recommended QB2 start and adds a ton of risk to Minnesota's skill-position players.