The Minnesota Vikings have made a switch at quarterback for Week 2 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sam Bradford is unable to play due to a knee injury, and Case Keenum will get the start in his place. Bradford injured his knee last week in the Vikings’ win over the New Orleans Saints. He took part in pregame warmups this week, but is unable to go.
Case Keenum to start in place of Sam Bradford for Vikings-Steelers, adjust fantasy football lineups
The Minnesota Vikings are going to be without Sam Bradford in Pittsburgh. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy impact: Bradford had a phenomenal performance in Week 1, and the knee injury did not become a concern until he was limited in practice over the past week. He has a history of knee issues, so it is not entirely surprising, but it is disheartening given that Week 1 performance.
His absence means you should downgrade most Vikings offensive skill position players, but not bench them all. Case Keenum is capable of some big performances, albeit with wild inconsistency. Dalvin Cook remains a must-start for the Vikings, and even more so given the questions surrounding the passing game. Kyle Rudolph could prove to be a solid safety blanket for Keenum, but it is entirely possible Adam Thielen or Stefon Diggs turns into his favorite receiver. I would not significantly downgrade your players, but you will want to lower expectations to a certain degree.
