The Vikings offense is loaded in every way, at every position. Of course, with a high-powered offense like the Vikings', they come with some notable fantasy football assets.
During the 2026 season here on Vikings Wire, we will review all fantasy-relevant skill players for the team and share whether they are worth a start.
Each position has players that can help or hurt your fantasy team, so this will be a form of start or sit. In this piece, we will be looking at the Vikings' defense.
They are facing the Colts, who boast the 14th-best offense in the NFL in terms of scoring. At the same time, from a fantasy perspective, the Vikings' defense is the best unit in the league at the moment. They are averaging 12.6 points per game this season through six weeks.
At the moment, the Colts' offense is struggling, and they are having a turnover in the front office. Look for Brian Flores to add to that chaos, as the Vikings are a must-start in defense across fantasy formats that have them.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Should you start the Vikings' defense in fantasy football in Week 7?