Week #8: NFL Game Match-Up Analysis via Mastermind Moments (Preview)
Michael Nazarek - 10/24/2025
1) MIN @ LAC:
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The Chargers are easy to read for fantasy. You start the following players: QB Justin Hebert (lower-end QB1 - Vikings defense is solid, but can be beaten), WR Ladd McConkey (higher-end WR2 due to BYE week), WR Keenan Allen (solid WR2 with upside), WR Quentin Johnston (lower-end WR2 with upside due to his big play ability), and TE Oronde Gadsden (lower-end TE1 coming off huge game due to BYE week, but is inconsistent). Rookie RB Omarion Hampton (ankle - IR) is OUT 2+ more games. RB Kimani Vidal is a low-end RB2 for fantasy against the Vikings due to the BYE week. He will catch a lot of passes, since RB Hassan Haskins (hamstring) is doubtful to play this week. None of the other RBs or TEs are fantasy worthy. Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy...This is a Premium FF Mastermind Article.
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