K.J. Osborn Set To Play Pivotal Role rotoballer.com Tue 8/8/23 11:38 AM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn, who is listed as the No. 2 receiver on the team's first unofficial depth chart at training camp, is the team's F receiver and is set to play a pivotal role in 2023. Osborn has a wide-ranging understanding of each receiver spot, so he would be able to fill in anywhere if another receiver goes down. The Athletic's Alec Lewis thinks Osborn will see more offensive snaps than rookie Jordan Addison this year, but Addison is likely to draw more targets. ...

Will K.J. Osborn Have An Expanded Role In The Vikings Offense? Fant... rotoballer.com Mon 4/24/23 11:55 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn was a fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The former Miami Hurricane had a productive final year in college, totaling 50 receptions for 547 receiving yards and five touchdowns.Osborn didn't have a target as a rookie. He appeared in nine games, playing only on special teams. However, the young receiver had a productive sophomore season.The former Hurricane had 50 receptions on 82 targets for 655 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in ...

K.J. Osborn Ready For Full-Time Gig rotoballer.com Fri 4/21/23 11:26 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osbornis prepared to become the No. 2 option on the depth chart behind Justin Jefferson this season. "I do, if I'm completely being honest with you," replied Osborn when asked if he believes he's ready for the role. "I know it's an opportunity. I know there's stuff ahead." The 25-year-old has appeared in 43 games for Minnesota during his career, amassing 110 catches for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also had a career-high 10 receptions for 157 yards and a...

K.J. Osborn Catches Touchdown In Playoff Loss rotoballer.com Mon 1/16/23 11:01 AM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught two of his three targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in the 31-24 Wild Card loss to the New York Giants. Osborn was one of the best No. 3 receivers this season, totaling 60 catches for 650 yards and five touchdowns during the regular season. Minnesota has an out on Adam Thielen's contract, so there's a chance they do not bring him back. However, the team could opt to bring in a younger free agent or select another wide receiver in the 2023 ...

K.J. Osborn A Bargain DFS Choice rotoballer.com Fri 1/13/23 1:09 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught 60 passes for 650 yards and five touchdowns during the 2022 regular season as one of the best No. 3 wide receivers in the NFL. He has saved his best performances for late in the season, posting at least 14.8 DraftKings points in four of his last five contests. His best performance came in Week 15 against the Indianapolis Colts, securing 10 passes for 157 yards and one touchdown. All that said, he is the perfect bargain-bin option for the ...

Wild Card Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football: Tee Higgins,... rotoballer.com Wed 1/11/23 10:45 AM

The wide receiver position is always deep, and most teams that make the NFL playoffs have a plethora of solid receivers who can have unexpected big performances. We will provide rankings during postseason action for DFS gamers and managers playing in postseason leagues. That said, we're back with our updated Wild Card fantasy football wide receiver rankings, as of January 11th. Our goal is to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key wide receivers like Tee Higgins, Gabe Davis, ...

K.J. Osborn Racks Up 117 Receiving Yards rotoballer.com Sun 1/8/23 4:23 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught five of his six targets for 117 receiving yards in the 29-13 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 18. Minnesota pulled many of their starters early, but Osborn ultimately delivered for DFS purposes, minus scoring a touchdown. Osborn finishes his third NFL regular season with 60 catches for 650 yards and five touchdowns for Minnesota. He'll continue to be a solid DFS dart throw in the NFL playoffs as he has real upside next to Justin Jefferson. ...

K.J. Osborn (WR, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for We... rotoballer.com Wed 1/4/23 10:30 AM

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ LeaguesROSTERED IN: 11% of LeaguesANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn has made his presence known down the stretch this season. Osborn has now scored TDs in three of Minnesota's last four games.Buried on the depth chart beneath a talented pass-catching group in Minny, Osborn can often get lost in this high-octane passing offense. However, he has carved out some nice production since Week 14, highlighted by a 10/157/1 explosion against the Indianapolis ...

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Des... rotoballer.com Tue 1/3/23 10:40 AM

Welcome to Week 18 RotoBallers, and another round of waiver wire pickups! We have seen new injuries emerge for fantasy football, and players who may be breaking out. As you consider who to pickup for your rosters, as always we're here to help you sift through it.Each week our NFL team puts out a complete array of fantasy football waiver wire articles, to compliment our slick new Who Should I Pickup? waiver wire player comparison tool. Our fantasy football waiver wire articles get published on ...

K.J. Osborn Finds The End Zone In Week 17 Loss rotoballer.com Sun 1/1/23 7:44 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn caught all seven of his targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Week 17 loss to the Packers. Osborn finished second on the team in targets behind T.J. Hockenson, as Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson were completely taken out of the game by the Packers' defense. Osborn doesn't figure to be a reliable fantasy option in Week 18, but he could see an increased role if the Vikings elect to rest some of their starters at some point in the game in ...