Well, we’ve made it to the final week of the fantasy football season. But it looks like a couple of the Vikings’ standouts are not as fortunate.

Star tight end T.J. Hockenson came out of last Sunday’s loss to Detroit with two torn knee ligaments. He’s done for the season.

Rookie wideout Jordan Addison went down with an ankle injury, and he is considered questionable for the Vikings’ must-win game on Sunday night against Green Bay.

They won’t be the only fantasy notables on the sideline. Here’s another list of the injured folk, along with some waiver prospects who you might have to grab in order to win your playoff matchups:

— Running backs – Who’s questionable? Las Vegas’ Josh Jacobs, the Chiefs’ Isiah Pacheco, Dolphins TD leader Raheem Mostert, New England’s Rhamondre Stevenson, Washington’s Brian Robinson, Chicago’s D’Onta Foreman and the Colts’ Zack Moss.

PLAN B: The Raiders’ Zamir White will be a popular waiver claim after his 145-yard game against the Chiefs. He faces the Colts on Sunday. Other options could be Miami’s Jeff Wilson (vs. Ravens), the Chiefs’ Clyde Edwards-Helaire (vs. Bengals) and ancient Patriot Ezekiel Elliott (vs. Bills).

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (35) fights off Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

— Pass catchers – The ranks of the iffy include the Chargers’ Keenan Allen, Indy’s Michael Pittman, Cincy’s Ja’Marr Chase, the Saints’ Chris Olave, Miami’s Jaylen Waddle, Denver’s Courtland Sutton, and the Packers’ Christian Watson and Jayden Reed.

PLAN B: The Bengals’ Tyler Boyd is due to reach the end zone and might against Kansas City. Other options include the Saints’ Rashid Shaheed (vs. Bucs), the Chargers’ Joshua Palmer (vs. Broncos) and New England’s Demario Douglas (vs. Bills).

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 23: Tyler Boyd #83 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

— Quarterbacks – What’s more concerning, the injury to Brock Purdy or the way the Niners’ MVP candidate played Monday night against Baltimore. Also nursing injuries are two QBs chasing an AFC South title: the Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence and the Texans’ C.J. Stroud.

PLAN B: If you’re lucky, Cleveland’s Joe Flacco is still aged and available when he faces the Jets. Other possible QB saviors could be Indy’s Gardner Minshew (vs. Raiders), the Saints’ Derek Carr (vs. Bucs) and even Tennessee’s Ryan Tannehill (vs. Texans).

HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 24: Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at NRG Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Sitting stars

Cleveland’s defense is in playoff mode, and Jets RB Breece Hall will not be. …Indy RB Jonathan Taylor will have trouble with the improving Raiders. … Other backs who will find the going tough are Houston’s Devin Singletary against the Titans and the Jaguars’ Travis Etienne against Carolina. … The Patriots’ defense will focus on stopping Bills WR Stefon Diggs. … As the Dolphins’ D will on Baltimore’s Zay Flowers. … Two QBs facing tough tasks this week are the Lions’ Jared Goff against Dallas and the Packers’ Jordan Love vs. the Vikings.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 24: Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets dives for a touchdown against David Mayo #51 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Matchup game

Cleveland WR Amari Cooper had a career day last week in Houston and will post more big numbers against the Jets. … The Rams’ Kyren Wiliams will run through the Giants. … Running through the Giants last week was Philly’s D’Andre Swift, and he’ll keep going against Arizona. … San Fran receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk will both roam free against the Commanders’ poor secondary. … Vikings WR K.J. Osborn will play a bigger role than usual against Green Bay. … Other receivers we expect big games from this week include the Chiefs’ Rashid Rice against Cincinnati and Denver’s Jerry Jeudy vs. the Chargers. … And two hot quarterbacks will remain so: Tampa’s Baker Mayfield and Chicago’s Justin Fields.

HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 24: Amari Cooper #2 of the Cleveland Browns is pushed out of bounds by Derek Stingley Jr. #24 of the Houston Texans during the third quarter at NRG Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Injury watch

We’ve got a few more ailing players worth mentioning. Jacksonville WR Zay Jones and Arizona wideout Marquise Brown are listed as questionable, as are two tight ends: the Bears’ Cole Kmet and the Patriots’ Hunter Henry.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 24: Budda Baker #3 of the Arizona Cardinals tackles Cole Kmet #85 of the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Soldier Field on December 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Deepest sleeper

Until recently we were not very familiar with Washington rookie running back Chris Rodriguez. Then the sixth-round pick out of Kentucky had his career-best day, with 65 total yards and his first two touchdowns in the Commanders’ loss to the New York Jets. But it would be a REAL stretch to count on him this week. For one, he injured his foot near game’s end and left the field in a walking boot. Secondly, he’s facing a very upset 49ers defense on Sunday. So it’s probably best to just admire him from afar and keep him out of your lineup.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 24: Chris Rodriguez Jr. #23 of the Washington Commanders celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Thursday/Saturday picks

Jets at Browns (-7½):
Pick: Browns by 3

Lions at Cowboys (-6½):
Pick: Cowboys by 3

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 24: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with Jameson Williams #9 and Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

You can hear Kevin Cusick on Wednesdays on Bob Sansevere’s “BS Show” podcast on iTunes. You can follow Kevin on Twitter — @theloopnow. He can be reached at kcusick@pioneerpress.com.

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