Vikings Offense on Life Support: Jefferson and Addison Questionable vs. Saints
Adam Schefter reported the questionable tags for both receivers on Friday.
The might be walking into this Sunday with a passing attack held together by duct tape and good vibes.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, both (ankle) and (hamstring) are officially listed as questionable for the weekend clash against the .
Missing one star receiver is a hurdle. Missing your top two options is how you end up running a 1940s offense where the forward pass is treated as a dangerous novelty.
is coming off an absolute rock fight of a 15-10 win over the . If you watched that game, you already know the offense was not exactly humming. Now subtract the best receiver on the planet and his highly capable running mate, and you are looking at a very grim Sunday afternoon.
The irony here is that the Saints defense just got completely torched by the to the tune of 45 points. This was supposed to be a get-right spot for the Vikings passing game. Instead, might get a massive break facing a skeleton crew of backup pass-catchers.
Anyone holding a team total ticket or relying on in a fantasy matchup is currently staring at the ceiling. The questionable tag on a Friday is the NFL's way of making sure nobody enjoys their weekend until the inactive list drops 90 minutes before kickoff.
Keep an eye on the pregame warmups in the Superdome. If and are in street clothes, expect a heavy dose of the run game and a whole lot of punting.