The ONE QB who could turn the Vikings into a fantasy gold mine

While the NFL world, and X buzzing right now about Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, and Geno Smith. I have one Quarterback that I wish was getting more buzz. For those of you who know me this is no surprise, and Jordan called me out on it on this weeks podcast. But just use your imagination for a little bit… Picture this….

The screen writers have the perfect opportunity to do something wild

With the Vikings' QB situation looking uncertain, there's only ONE MAN who could unleash this offense's true potential. Sam Darnold gone, Daniel Jones gone, J.J. McCarthy, unsure if he will be ready for week 1.

I present to you the PERFECT fantasy bridge Quarterback.

If Minnesota signed Jameis Winston, we could witness something truly special for fantasy managers.

Imagine Winston slinging it to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison week after week. The same Jameis who threw for 497 yards, 4 TDs, and 3 picks vs the Broncos could be unleashed in a Kevin O'Connell offense that loves to air it out.

Yes, the interceptions would come, but so would:

• 300+ yard games

• Constant deep shots to Jefferson

• Red zone targets for Addison

• Fantasy managers rejoicing everywhere

• Pick 6s (the price we pay for greatness)

The ceiling? ASTRONOMICAL.

This wouldn't just be good for Winston managers - it would supercharge the value of Jefferson, make Addison a legitimate WR2, and even boost T.J. Hockenson.

Winston has shown he can support multiple fantasy stars before (think Evans and Godwin in Tampa), and Minnesota's offensive scheme could be the perfect showcase for his gunslinger mentality. At the very least the Vikings should use him as rental.

MY Fantasy Projection (if signed):

• Winston: 4,500+ yards, 38+ TDs, 28+ INTs

• Jefferson: 1,600+ yards, 12+ TDs (WR1 overall)

• Addison: 1,100+ yards, 8+ TDs (Top-10 WR upside)

• Hockenson: 700+ yards, 6+ TDs

Is the league ready for this chaos? Are you?

Episode 350

Check out the Dudes Free Agency Reactions, and Predictions, where they also rank their top fantasy wide receivers, talk way too much about Sam Darnold, Geno Smith, and Russell Wilson. Then Ultimately give their Sandwich Mount Rushmores. All this and more NFL fantasy Football chatter.

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