Vikings D/ST fantasy outlook — Week 1
Vikings D/ST (DST, MIN) is our DST15 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 5.3 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 5.3 pts
- DST rank
- #15
- Rostered
- 13%
- Started
- 10%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Vikings D/ST (MIN DST), our DST15 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.3 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 13% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. He grades 18% below the average weekly DST number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Sally keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Vikings D/ST (MIN DST), our DST15 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 5.3 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 13% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. He grades 18% below the average weekly DST number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Tina keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.