Vikings ranked eighth in NFL playmaker analysis by ESPN
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell ranks the Minnesota Vikings eighth in terms of offensive playmakers in the NFL. This is a decrease from previous years, where they ranked fifth in 2024 and sixth in 2025. Although wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison maintain a solid reputation, their performance last season suffered due to poor quarterback play. Tight end T.J. Hockenson is under scrutiny as he enters a crucial year before free agency, while the running back position remains a concern for the team. Minnesota will look to improve its offensive output as it prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Vikings drop to eighth in ESPN's playmaker rankings.
- •Jefferson and Addison struggled with lower catch rates last season.
- •Hockenson's upcoming free agency adds pressure for performance.
- •Running back Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones face criticism for fumbles.
- •Kevin O'Connell aims to revitalize the passing game with new schemes.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — How Many NFL Teams Have Better Playmakers than the Vikings?
"The answer is seven, according to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell. The analyst ranked the weapons of every team and Justin Jefferson’s […]
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