Kicking has become a bigger factor in the NFL as rule tweaks and in-house ball handling boost range and scoring. A trio of long field goals — including a 65-yarder — highlighted the era, while kickoff strategy and coffin-corner placement reshaped field position. Eagles special-teams excellence and Jake Elliott’s precision helped curb Tampa Bay, underscoring a broader revival: expanded scoring, more blocks, and a faster, more dynamic kicking game.

Across the league, teams are embracing higher-variance kicks, longer FG attempts, and smarter return plans. The result is a season where kicking is not a footnote but a driver of outcomes, with fans and fantasy managers watching how the new landscape affects field-position battles, scoring chances, and weekly risk-reward calculations.

Week 4 showcased a clutch mix of former Minnesota Vikings in NFL action across multiple teams. Daniel Jones threw for 262 yards with a TD and two interceptions for the Colts, while Chase McLaughlin drilled a career-long 65-yard field goal and went 3-for-3 on FGs with 2 extra points. Stefon Diggs surpassed 100 receiving yards for New England, and Sam Darnold posted 242 yards and a TD for Seattle. Danielle Hunter flashed pressure with two sacks for Houston; Nahshon Wright and Cam Bynum chipped in solid tackles, though Jones didn’t play for Carolina.

The spread of performances underscores the fantasy value volatility among Vikings alumni: some deliver immediate counting stats, others offer spotty returns, and a few rotate in limited roles. With Week 5 on the horizon and UK/London setups looming, fantasy managers should balance upside against matchup risk when considering these players for rosters.

Bottom line: Week 4 reinforced that former Vikings remain fantasy factors in diverse formats, from reliable yardage and targets to big-play defensive impact, so monitoring roles and game scripts will be crucial for Week 5 decisions.