It appears Kevin O'Connell has seen enough in the Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition. The Vikings named Kyler Murray their starter over 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, ending the battle before a single preseason snap.
O'Connell has kept his thoughts on the QB competition mostly out of the public eye, but he recently praised Murray's ability to grasp the playbook. Murray signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Vikings after seven seasons and two Pro Bowls with the Arizona Cardinals.
"I think mentally he's definitely probably ahead of where I thought," O'Connell said of Murray, per ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
Murray has a loaded skill group to work with, plus one of the game's brightest play callers and offensive designers in O'Connell. Here's a detailed look at how he'll impact the Vikings' offense and possibly your fantasy team.
This is the best news possible for the Vikings' offense, from a fantasy perspective at least. McCarthy never truly clicked with Justin Jefferson, resulting in the least productive season of his career. That'll change with Murray. The former No. 1 pick's habit of holding onto the ball too long may put his team in tough spots situationally, but it leads to big play potential, with Jefferson and Jordan Addison being the major beneficiaries now. Even Jauan Jennings is worth a late-round dart throw, as he's a flex right now with potential for a much bigger role if Jefferson or Addison miss time. As for the running backs, Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason get a boost because Murray's mobility helps open run lanes that wouldn't otherwise exist. However, neither are great fantasy options given they're in a committee behind a shaky offensive line.
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O'Connell has kept his thoughts on the QB competition mostly out of the public eye, but he recently praised Murray's ability to grasp the playbook. Murray signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Vikings after seven seasons and two Pro Bowls with the Arizona Cardinals.
"I think mentally he's definitely probably ahead of where I thought," O'Connell said of Murray, per ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
Murray has a loaded skill group to work with, plus one of the game's brightest play callers and offensive designers in O'Connell. Here's a detailed look at how he'll impact the Vikings' offense and possibly your fantasy team.
This is the best news possible for the Vikings' offense, from a fantasy perspective at least. McCarthy never truly clicked with Justin Jefferson, resulting in the least productive season of his career. That'll change with Murray. The former No. 1 pick's habit of holding onto the ball too long may put his team in tough spots situationally, but it leads to big play potential, with Jefferson and Jordan Addison being the major beneficiaries now. Even Jauan Jennings is worth a late-round dart throw, as he's a flex right now with potential for a much bigger role if Jefferson or Addison miss time. As for the running backs, Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason get a boost because Murray's mobility helps open run lanes that wouldn't otherwise exist. However, neither are great fantasy options given they're in a committee behind a shaky offensive line.
#Vikings #murray #o 'connell #fantasy
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