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The top two quarterbacks on the Vikings’ depth chart last year have rumors swirling around them. Tarvaris Jackson has been linked to the Seahawks and Brett Favre to the Eagles as a backup to Michael Vick.
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T-Jack to Seattle does have some merit as Seattle has a need at quarterback, especially if they part ways with Matt Hasselbeck. Plus, Jackson would be comfortable with their offense and their new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell.
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While I’m not convinced that Jackson has what it takes to be a starting quarterback in the NFL, he would come as a much cheaper alternative than Kevin Kolb or Kyle Orton and is probably an upgrade over Charlie Whitehurst.
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A summer without a Brett Favre watch would be new territory. This year is no difference. He has been linked to Philadelphia, which was quickly shot down. Michael Vick  has said that he would be OK having #4 as a backup. No word on whether or not Favre would be  up for the role.
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Favre would probably want to wait until the flood of transactions took place so he would get the proper media treatment. Time will tell if the old gunslinger will give it a go one more time.
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Also check out:

• 2011 Early Fantasy Football QB Rankings
• 2011 Fantasy Football RB Rankings
• 2011 Early Fantasy Football WR Rankings
• 2011 Fantasy Football TE Rankings

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This article is also featured at NFLTouchdown.com, where I am the Vikings Fan Voice writer.

I occasionally get e-mail sent to me at contact@lesterslegends.com from people to spread the word about an article or a promotion. I got a couple of such requests today, which I found interesting so I decided to help spread the word.
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First, is an article from Fantazzle that discusses how fantasy sports are not a distraction or hindrance on working or family environments. There are many bosses and wives that may beg to differ, but it’s an interesting read.
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On a lighter note, Ranker has an entertaining look at the five most brutal failures in sports this year. You won’t be surprised to find Mr. Drama himself on the list.

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Did you really think Brett Favre would just ride off into the sunset? Not unless he had a caravan of reporters tracking his every moment. The media hungry Favre just won’t go away. Despite Favre racking up more injuries than the Vikings have wins, the signing of Patrick Ramsey, and a chance to look at potential future quarterback Joe Webb, it appears that Favre stands a chance of playing this week after being upgraded from out to questionable.
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Favre will test his shoulder well before kickoff to see if he can give it a go or not. If he is able to go, I like the chances of Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, and even Adrian Peterson in the running game a lot better. However, if you were anticipating using Joe Webb in your WR slot, you may want to have Bernard Berrian, Greg Camarillo, Devin Hester, or Johnny Knox on speed dial so you don’t get stuck with a goose egg.
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It is snowing in Minnesota so none of the passing options make great plays, but that’s what happens when you play somebody from the Monday Night Football game. Good luck tonight. Hopefully you survive to fight another day.
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If you’re looking ahead to next week, check out:

• Week 16 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice
• Week 16 Fantasy QB Rankings
• Week 16 Fantasy RB Rankings
• Week 16 Fantasy WR Rankings

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After a dream season with the Vikings last year, this one has been a nightmare with a multitude of injuries and a sexting scandal for Brett Favre. Well, the nightmare just got worse as Brett Favre’s streak of 297 consecutive games will come to an end when the Vikings kick off.
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He is listed as inactive. Tarvaris Jackson will get the start tonight (and possibly for the remainder of the season). Percy Harvin is also inactive so make sure you adjust your lineups accordingly.
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It was most certainly one helluva run. Thanks for the memories Brett.
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If you have an eye on next week, check out:

• Week 15 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice
• Week 15 Fantasy QB Rankings

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There’s no place like home. Vikings fans (and Randy Moss owners) are hoping that is the case. He had a brilliant start to his career with the Vikings catching 17 TD passes as the Vikings took the league by storm going 15-1 until seeing their dreams dashed by the Dirty Birds aka Atlanta Falcons.
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Moss had 574 catches for 9142 yards and 90 TDs in seven years with the Vikings. He had one decent year and one dud with the Raiders before resurrecting his career with the Patriots. He caught 98 passes for 1493 yards and 23 TD in his first season with the Pats as they went 16-0 before being upset by the New York Giants. He followed that historic season with two more 1000+ yard, 10+ TD seasons. Currently he has nine catches for 139 yards and 3 TDs.
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Brett Favre has long expressed his desire to play with Moss and he finally gets his wish. Both Favre and Moss see their values increase. Percy Harvin will draw less attention and should see his numbers spike as well. Visanthe Shiancoe could see less red zone targets, but he remains a solid low-end TE1. Bernard Berrian becomes an afterthought…not that his play didn’t already make him one.
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For the Patriots, Tom Brady’s numbers take a hit. They’ll get by, but I expect them their offense to look more like the pre-Moss years. Wes Welker will draw the shutdown corners now and will also lose some value. Tight Ends Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski will be used in more two tight end sets and should see an increase in targets, especially in the red zone for Gronkowsi. Brandon Tate will slide into the starting lineup and becomes a borderline WR3. Julian Edelman should get more looks and become a bye week option in PPR leagues.