Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart 2026
How to Read the Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart
The 2026 Minnesota Vikings depth chart shows the projected player order at each position across offense, defense and special teams. The first listed player is the projected starter, followed by backups and additional positional depth. Roles may change following injuries, roster transactions and coaching decisions.
Kyler Murray is the Vikings' starting quarterback, with Carson Wentz as the backup. Aaron Jones leads the backfield; Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings start at wide receiver and T.J. Hockenson at tight end.
Key
Role
Status
Offense
| POS | Starter | Snap % | Route % | Target % | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | StarterKyler Murray | 100.0% 67.4% | — | — | RotationalCarson Wentz | BackupMax Brosmer | |
| RB | StarterAaron Jones | 79.8% 73.2% | 54.8% 48.8% | 17.7% 12.9% | RotationalJordan Mason | BackupDeeJay Dallas | BackupMax BredesonR |
| XWR | StarterJustin Jefferson | — 56.0% | — 52.4% | — 17.1% | RotationalOdell Beckham Jr. | BackupTai Felton | |
| ZWR | StarterJordan Addison | — 71.7% | — 72.4% | — 15.7% | |||
| SWR | StarterJauan Jennings | 81.7% 61.8% | 77.4% 63.5% | 4.2% 3.6% | RotationalMyles Price | ||
| TE | StarterT.J. Hockenson | 56.3% 60.3% | 45.2% 54.7% | 18.8% 19.3% | RotationalGavin Bartholomew | BackupBen Yurosek | BackupJosh OliverInjured ReserveRoster status |
| LT | StarterChristian DarrisawQUESTIONABLE | RotationalRyan Van Demark | |||||
| LG | StarterJoe Huber | RotationalDonovan JacksonOUT | |||||
| C | StarterJoe Huber | RotationalBlake Brandel | BackupMichael Jurgens | BackupNick SamacInjured ReserveRoster status | |||
| RG | StarterWill Fries | RotationalTrevor Keegan | |||||
| RT | StarterBrian O'Neill | RotationalCaleb TiernanR |
QB
RB
XWR
ZWR
SWR
TE
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
Usage = last three games in bold, season to date in grey, through October 25, 2026. Starters only. Full splits and league-wide comparison are in StatRankings+.
Defense
LDE
NT
RDE
WLB
LILB
RILB
SLB
LCB
SS
FS
RCB
NB
Special Teams
| POS | Starter | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PK | StarterWill Reichard | |||
| P | StarterBrett ThorsonR | |||
| H | StarterBrett ThorsonR | |||
| PR | StarterMyles Price | RotationalTai Felton | ||
| KR | StarterMyles Price | RotationalDemond ClaiborneR | ||
| LS | StarterAndrew DePaola |
Special teams, see Full Roster
Injury status: Week 7
- Donovan Jackson (LG): Out
- Christian Darrisaw (LT): Questionable
Minnesota Vikings depth chart questions
Who is the Vikings' starting quarterback?
Kyler Murray is the starting QB for Week 7. Carson Wentz is the backup.
Who is QB2 for the Vikings?
Carson Wentz. Max Brosmer is third on the depth chart.
Who is the Vikings' RB1?
Aaron Jones. Jordan Mason is the primary backup.
Who are the Vikings' starting wide receivers?
Justin Jefferson (X), Jordan Addison (Z) and Jauan Jennings (slot).
Who is the Vikings' starting tight end?
T.J. Hockenson. Gavin Bartholomew is second on the depth chart.
How the Vikings actually use their depth chart
Myles Price is listed second at slot receiver for the Vikings, behind Jauan Jennings, but leads that spot in target share over the last three games at 6.3%, with Jennings at 4.2%. On the season Price is at 5.0% and Jennings at 3.6%.
Tai Felton has played 60.1% of the Vikings' offensive snaps over the last three games, up from 39.4% season to date, the largest rise on the roster. Jennings leads the Vikings in snap share over the last three games at 81.7%, ahead of season leader Aaron Jones at 79.8% (73.2% on the season).
Jones is on the field for 79.8% of snaps over the last three games but runs a route on only 54.8% of dropbacks, the widest gap between the two on the roster. Jennings runs a route on 77.4% of the Vikings' dropbacks over the last three games, the highest on the team, up from 63.5% on the season.
Jones has played 79.8% of snaps over the last three games, up from 73.2% season to date. Max Bredeson is at 21.2%, against 26.2% on the season.
Snap share, route participation and target share cover the last three games, with season-to-date figures for comparison, through October 25, 2026. Minimums in those games: 37 snaps, 15 routes and 3 targets. Full splits and league-wide comparison are in StatRankings+.
