Osborn (chest) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Osborn operated with a cap on his practice reps Wednesday and Thursday due to a chest injury, but it won't impact his availability for Week 9 action. The biggest question mark for Osborn moving forward is who will be throwing him passes in the weeks ahead after Kirk Cousins was lost for the season due to a torn Achilles. The Vikings are in line to start rookie fifth-rounder Jaren Hall on Sunday, but the team also acquired Joshua Dobbs from the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Osborn (chest) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Osborn is coming off his most productive performance of the season (8-99-0 line on 10 targets) this past Sunday at Green Bay. He now has the double whammy of an injury to tend to and the Vikings' No. 1 quarterback Kirk Cousins going down with a torn Achilles in that contest, thereby ending the latter's season. Osborn will have one more chance this week to get back to all on-field work before the team potentially hands him a designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta. Assuming he's able to suit up, he likely will be on the receiving end of passes from rookie fifth-round pick Jaren Hall considering Joshua Dobbs only joined Minnesota from Arizona on Tuesday.

Osborn was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a chest injury.

EDGE Analysis

In the three games that Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has missed during his current IR stint, Osborn's snap share hasn't been impacted at all on a weekly basis, and his output (17-194-0 on 21 targets) has experienced a slight uptick. Meanwhile, rookie first-round pick Jordan Addison has exploded for a 17-233-4 line on 23 targets in the same span. If Osborn is able to put his current health concern behind him for Sunday's game in Atlanta, he likely will be working with rookie quarterback Jaren Hall after Kirk Cousins tore his Achilles this past Sunday at Green Bay.

Osborn caught eight of 10 passes for 99 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

The fourth-year wideout led Minnesota in catches, yards and targets, but it was Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson on the end of TD passes from Kirk Cousins. The quarterback suffered what's feared to be a season-ending Achilles tear late in Sunday's game, and his loss would impact the production and ceiling of all the team's receiving options, including Osborn. Jaren Hall, a fifth-round pick in 2023, will likely be under center in Week 9 against the Falcons, with veteran backup Nick Mullens (back) eligible to come off IR as soon as Week 10.

Osborn secured four of five targets for 48 yards in the Vikings' 19-13 win over the Bears on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Osborn moved up a spot on the depth chart with Justin Jefferson (IR, hamstring) sidelined and turned in a solid performance with the extra opportunity. The fourth-year pro has already proven his ability to handle an expanded role by recording 110 receptions for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns in his last two seasons, so his numbers could continue on an upward trajectory while Jefferson remains out.

Osborn could be in line for additional opportunities over the next four weeks, as Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports that Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

In Jefferson's absence, Osborn and Jordan Addison are projected to serve as Minnesota's top two wide receivers, beginning with a Week 6 matchup against Chicago's shaky secondary. Jefferson had 53 targets through five games before getting hurt, and those 10.6 targets per game are likely to be distributed primarily between Osborn, Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson. Osborn has yet to reach 50 yards in a game this season, but he averaged 87.5 receiving yards on 8.3 targets over the final four weeks of last season.

Osborn caught five of nine targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

The grabs, yards and targets were all season highs for Osborn, while the nine looks from Kirk Cousins tied for the team lead with rookie Jordan Addison, as both receivers took on more prominent roles late with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) sidelined. Osborn had only eight catches through the first four games of the year, but if Jefferson isn't able to suit up in Week 6 against the Bears, he could see significant volume again.

Osborn had just one reception on two targets in Sunday's win at Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Neither Osborn nor Jordan Addison (no receptions) had much of a role in the passing game as Justin Jefferson was the only Viking with more than two receptions. Osborn played on 40 of the offense's 48 snaps compared to Addison's 28 snaps. Addison struggled in run blocking, which may be a reason Osborn continues to play more snaps on offense than the former despite inferior receiving stats.

Osborn had one reception for a 36-yard touchdown on three targets in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Osborn started at receiver over Jordan Addison and played more snaps (77 to 59) on offense, but Addison had six receptions for 52 yards on eight targets. Osborn is getting more playing time due to his prowess as a run blocker, but he's fallen behind Addison in terms of his role in the passing game.

Osborn had three receptions on six targets for 34 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown, in Thursday's loss at Philadelphia. He also had two drops.

EDGE Analysis

Osborn's share of playing time on offense decreased in the season's second game, at least compared to rookie Jordan Addison. Addison started in a two-receiver set to begin the game ahead of Osborn, though Osborn played more snaps on offense (53 to 39 snaps). Meanwhile Addison had a strong game with three receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown. Osborn could see fewer snaps after two drops during the game, and his role could decline more if the coaching staff gains more confidence in Addison's run blocking, which they have said was the reason for Osborn's usage in two-receiver sets.