Joe Huber, Wisconsin product and undrafted free agent, delivered a standout debut for Minnesota in the Vikings' 20-10 preseason win over the Texans, posting a 94.7 PFF grade across 55 snaps at right guard. He was the lone Viking to clear 90.0, signaling a potential late-summer breakout on Minnesota's interior line.

The box score underscored a strong run game (86 rushing yards, a touchdown) and a sturdy front that allowed just two sacks and seven tackles for loss. Huber's pedigree—25 Wisconsin starts at RG before turning pro and a Cincinnati stint under Luke Fickell—frames him as a real depth chart consideration behind Will Fries. If the momentum holds, Minnesota could lean on him more as camp progresses, a payoff to watch for fantasy-line depth and line protections around Dalvin Cook or rookie QB usage.

In coming weeks, Huber will aim to sustain this trajectory against the Patriots (Aug. 16), with his ability to hold blocks and open rushing lanes key to carving out meaningful snaps. His performance adds a promising note on Minnesota's offensive-line ceiling in August and raises questions about the RG rotation behind Fries as the regular season nears.

J.J. McCarthy's era in Minnesota has begun with a measured, low-risk return. He entered for one drive, completing 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards and guiding the Vikings to a field goal in a 20-10 win that underscored the preseason's evaluative purpose rather than scoreboard drama. The limited sample size still hints at progress in footwork, timing, and decision cadence that fantasy managers watch closely as the regular season approaches.

Houston's QB depth chart looked more fluid, as the Texans rested starters and cycled Davis Mills, Kedon Slovis, and Graham Mertz. Ed Ingram stood out upfront, the highest-graded offensive player in the early reads, signaling a sturdier bridge for Houston's retooled line. Across the field, young linemen such as Joe Huber and Aireontae Ersery and rookies like Kobe King and Jackson Woodard drew meaningful snaps, offering tiny but meaningful signals for late-season dynasty and fantasy futures. PFF will finalize the full grades after tomorrow's review, but the early snap counts and grading whispers point toward deeper depth pieces shaping both teams' rosters and fantasy targets as the season nears.

The Minnesota Vikings' 2025 NFL Draft class has sparked varied opinions, particularly due to their first-round selection focusing on an offensive guard rather than a quarterback or edge rusher. Notably, the team's undrafted free agent (UDFA) signings have garnered attention for their potential impact. Last year's class saw players like Bo Richter and Gabriel Murphy make contributions, while this year’s group showcases impressive stats from each player’s collegiate career, from QB Max Brosmer's 17 big-time throws to OL Joe Huber's impressive pass-blocking performance.

This year's UDFAs include intriguing talents such as Dontae Fleming, who had an average depth of target at 12.2 yards, and Silas Bolden, known for his reliability with just two drops on 157 targets. The Vikings' knack for identifying hidden gems in the UDFA market could prove pivotal as they seek to bolster their roster.