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Since 2024, the Vikings are sixth-best against fantasy RBs... Over the last four games dating back to last year, Minnesota is the very best fantasy RB defense, allowing just 11.4 half PPR points to the entire room.
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Irving faces elite Vikings run defense; swarm style limits route involvement and upside.

Irving faces a difficult matchup against the Vikings, who are sixth-best against fantasy RBs since 2024 and have allowed only five RBs to reach 20+ half PPR points (two of those were Jahmyr Gibbs). Minnesota's swarm style prevents RBs from getting into the route and could incentivize more snaps for Kenneth Gainwell. The Vikings have also added EDGE Dallas Turner and DT Jalen Redmond as full breakouts to the equation this season. Over the last four games dating back to last year, Minnesota is the very best fantasy RB defense, allowing just 11.4 half PPR points to the entire room.

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