Kirk Cousins is heading back to Minnesota, and the reunion carries significant fantasy football implications for the Vikings' top pass catchers. Cousins previously operated Kevin O'Connell's offense in 2022 and 2023, producing strong numbers for Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, and Jordan Addison.
Justin Jefferson
With Cousins under center from 2022-23, Jefferson averaged 21.6 PPR points per game on 10.8 targets per game across 22 contests. The Vikings also threw at a 65.7% rate during that span — nearly ten percentage points higher than the 56% rate since the start of the 2025 season. Given Cousins' strong passing this season, Jefferson is projected as a top-10 receiver for the remainder of the year with double-digit target volume expected.
T.J. Hockenson
Hockenson averaged 13.4 PPR points per game on 8.4 targets per game in 18 games with Cousins. Recently, he has seen a minimum of five targets in each of his last four games, scoring at least 13 PPR points in three of them. The tight end could be a valuable trade target for managers tired of streaming the position.
Jordan Addison
Addison posted 15.8 PPR points per game on 6.5 targets per game in eight games with Cousins previously, but he was third in the target pecking order. In 2026, he has two double-digit PPR games, both requiring at least eight targets, while recording five or fewer targets in four of his other five games. He is best viewed as a bye-week filler until his role clarifies.
Kirk Cousins
Cousins himself profiles as a high-end No. 2 fantasy quarterback with weekly low-end No. 1 upside depending on matchup. His upcoming game against Green Bay is a close call for a potential QB1 start.
