Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn had another solid game in Week 16, with Adam Thielen leaving early after aggravating his injured ankle against the Los Angeles Rams. Osborn has proven more than capable when given the opportunities this year. In the six games in which he has received at least seven targets, Osborn has topped 70 yards or scored a touchdown in all but one. With Thielen now out for the year, Osborn figures to be the primary beneficiary. Osborn projects as WR3 in a Week...

Following Adam Thielen reaggravating his ankle sprain, is Vikings WR K.J. Osborn a priority Week 17 waiver wire pickup for fantasy managers?

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR LeaguesROSTERED IN: 34% of LeaguesANALYSIS: The Vikings are a three-man offense built around the very talented Dalvin Cook, Adam Thielen, and Justin Jefferson. Too bad for Minny, the first two couldn't feature (entirely in the case of Cook, partially in Thielen's case) as they would have liked in Sunday's Week 16 outing against the Rams. Making up for the receiver's early exit (Thielen played just 23 snaps/37% share) was, as expected, K.J. Osborn......and Osborn ...

It's fantasy playoff time and the NFL is a mess right now due to COVID. Are there any players left on the waiver wire wasteland heading into the final week for most fantasy leagues? Let's find out. Below, you'll find some wide receivers that you should be targeting on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead of Week 17.Not all of these waiver wire options are the same. Some players may be better in PPR or deeper leagues, so its not a one-size-fits-all comparison. Use your best judgment when ...

After an exciting Week 16, who are the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups and targets ahead of Week 17 of the 2021 season?

Is Adam Thielen playing in Week 16 as he recovers from an ankle injury, and what should fantasy managers do with him after his return?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn was a popular streaming option in Week 15 with Adam Thielen deemed inactive once again before kickoff Monday night. Facing a Chicago Bear defense down several starters, Osborn's managers had to be optimistic for another solid showing in a starting role. But in a game in which quarterback Kirk Cousins threw for 87 yards, Osborn only managed three receptions for 21 yards. If Thielen is forced to miss next week's game against the Los Angeles Rams, ...

What is the latest update on Adam Thielen's ankle injury, and should fantasy managers have a backup plan in place ahead of their MNF game?

How do our fantasy football WR rankings fall entering Sunday of Week 15? Which players should you consider starting or sitting this week?

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn filled in as expected for the injured Adam Thielen in Week 14. And just as Thielen is so apt to do, Osborn found his way into the end zone for his second touchdown in as many weeks. Although he only managed to catch three of his nine targets, his 83 yards led the team. With Thielen expected to miss another game, Osborn will face a Chicago Bears defense ranked 25th against opposing wide receivers. Minnesota consistently only rotates a few players at ...