Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Tue 11/8/22 12:22 AM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks recorded nine tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win against the Commanders.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks continued his prominent role in the middle of Minnesota's defense while playing every defensive snap for the seventh time in eight games this season. The veteran still finished with fewer tackles than fellow inside linebacker Jordan Hicks, who logged a team-high 12 stops against Washington. Kendricks should have a solid opportunity to come away with his third double-digit tackle outing of the season against the Bills this coming Sunday.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Tue 11/1/22 8:35 PM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks recorded seven tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 34-26 victory over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks continues to rack up his tackling numbers, as his seven stops in the Week 8 win over Arizona bring his total up to 56 on the campaign. While the 30-year-old has yet to record a sack in 2022 (five last season), he's still been an effective run-stopper and coverage guy across the middle of the field. Kendricks will likely attempt to play every defensive snap once again in Sunday's matchup versus Washington.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Tue 10/18/22 11:02 AM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 24-16 win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks tied Jordan Hicks with a team-high 11 stops. The performance marked Kendricks' second double-digit tackle outing of the season, and the veteran linebacker now has 49 stops (27 solo) through six games.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Tue 10/11/22 11:23 AM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks registered seven tackles (three solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 29-22 win over the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks finished second on the team in tackles behind Cameron Dantzler (eight) and has totaled 38 stops through five games, including four straight contests with at least seven. The veteran linebacker appears well on his way to his seventh-straight 100-plus tackle campaign, but he's yet to record a sack after notching a career-high five last season.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Mon 10/3/22 12:43 PM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks logged eight tackles (three solo) during the Vikings' 28-25 win over the Saints on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks led the Vikings in tackles during Sunday's game in London, and he recorded at least eight tackles for a third consecutive week. After generating a career-high 143 tackles in 2021, he's tallied 31 tackles (16 solo) and three pass defenses over the first four games of the 2022 campaign.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Tue 9/27/22 11:28 AM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks registered 11 tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks popped up on the injury report Friday as a limited participant and was labeled as questionable, but he didn't appear limited as he played every defensive snap for a third straight game. Across three appearances, the veteran linebacker has 23 tackles and three pass defenses.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Sun 9/25/22 11:48 AM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks (toe) will play against the Lions on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks was able to participate in limited fashion during Friday's practice, and despite the questionable tag it was reported he would likely be playing. The eight-year-pro should resume his usual role of starting inside linebacker.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Fri 9/23/22 4:08 PM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Minnesota will list Kendricks (toe) as questionable for Sunday versus the Lions, but the injury is probably not serious enough to keep him out for Week 3, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks was limited at practice Friday, but any missed time probably just amounts to load management for the veteran linebacker. He's played in 100 percent of the Vikings' defensive snaps so far this season, and that doesn't figure to change much against a run-heavy Detroit team in Week 3.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Tue 9/20/22 1:01 PM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks had eight total tackles and a QB hit in Monday's loss at Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks missed three tackles, according to Pro Football Focus, but did well in pass coverage. His tackle totals through two games are down slightly from last season's pace, which is a worry for his fantasy value given Minnesota's move to a 3-4 defensive scheme has the potential to change his role slightly.
Eric Kendricks LB SF (14) Mon 9/12/22 4:24 PM
Eric Kendricks
LB SF (14)
Kendricks had four total tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks made several key tackles during the game, but it is somewhat notable that he had just four tackles after averaging 9.5 tackles per game last season. His tackle totals are worth watching early in the season as the Minnesota defense moves to a 3-4 setup after years with a 4-3 base formation.