Kyle Rudolph TE FA Mon 12/23/19 11:51 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph secured one of two targets for seven yards in Monday's 23-10 loss to the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph went dormant along with the rest of Minnesota's offense besides Stefon Diggs, who had 57 yards and the team's lone touchdown. The veteran tight end will be a touchdown-dependent option against the Bears in Week 17, as he's found the end zone six times but has topped 40 yards only four times.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Tue 12/17/19 7:44 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph caught all three of his targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 39-10 win over the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph's big chunk play game early in the fourth quarter when, backed up in Vikings territory, Kirk Cousins uncorked a pass up the seam for Rudolph, who came down with the ball between two defenders. Sunday corrected course for Rudolph, who snapped a seven-game streak with at least three catches per game in Week 14. He's a steady option at tight end, but will have his hands full Monday against a Packers defense that held him to nine yards on three catches in Week 2.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Sun 12/8/19 7:30 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph hauled in both of his targets for 11 yards in the team's Week 14 win over the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph's streak of four consecutive games with a touchdown came to a close with a letdown performance. He was out-targeted by rookie Irv Smith and managed receptions of only three and eight yards in the process. If Adam Thielen (hamstring) is able to return Week 15 against the Chargers, Rudolph's targets will likely dry up further. That could make him a touchdown-reliant option to close the season.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Tue 12/3/19 12:33 AM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph secured four of six targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 37-30 loss to the Seahawks on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
With Adam Thielen (hamstring) sidelined Monday and Dalvin Cook exiting early with a shoulder injury, Rudolph tied for the lead in receptions on the Vikings for the night and also extended his scoring streak to four games with a memorable one-handed touchdown grab in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end has come alive after a slow start to the season, notching multiple catches in seven consecutive contests. He'll look to keep both of his favorable streaks alive in Week 14 against the Lions.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Sun 11/17/19 5:18 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph caught all five of his targets for 67 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-23 win over Denver.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph put the icing on Minnesota's comeback midway through the fourth quarter, slipping behind the linebackers off of play action and jogging into the end zone for a 32-yard score. The touchdown continued a three-game streak Rudolph, who has struck five times in his last five games. The uptick in production has mostly coincided with the absence of Adam Thielen (hamstring), so Thielen's status following the bye will be very relevant to Rudolph's fantasy managers heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Seahawks.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Mon 11/11/19 1:27 AM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph had four catches (five targets) for 14 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph was in vintage form Sunday, finding the end zone twice and for the fourth time in four contests. The 30-year-old didn't do much in terms of yardage, and has only topped 20 receiving yards just three times despite starting all 10 of the Vikings' contests this year. Rudolph is strictly a touchdown-dependent option, but given the shallowness of the fantasy position and his recent nose for the end zone, fantasy owners hurting for a tight end option could do worse heading into Week 11's matchup against the Broncos.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Mon 11/4/19 3:19 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph had three receptions for 23 yards, including a three-yard touchdown, in Sunday's 26-23 loss at Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph has scored a touchdown in two of his last three games, which also corresponds with Adam Thielen missing time with a hamstring injury. He has 11 receptions and 14 targets his last three games, compared to nine receptions and 11 targets over his first six games. Rudolph could continue to see an uptick in the passing game if Thielen remains out, but his fantasy value is still dependent on his red-zone usage.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Fri 10/25/19 1:57 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph had three receptions for 17 yards on three targets in Thursday's win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph didn't repeat his season-high performance in Week 7 (five receptions and a touchdown) even with Adam Thielen sidelined with a hamstring injury. Although he could see an increase in targets if Thielen doesn't return next week, Rudolph remains largely an afterthought in Minnesota's passing game. For fantasy purposes, Rudolph only carries weekly value as a red-zone longshot.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Sun 10/20/19 5:14 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph caught five of six targets for 58 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 42-30 win over the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph stepped up after Adam Thielen (hamstring) left injured and set season highs in targets, catches and receiving yards. He also helped preserve a fourth-quarter lead when he scored his first touchdown of the season from 15 yards out. Rudolph, who could see an uptick in fantasy value if Thielen is forced to miss time, will face a favorable home matchup against the Giants next Sunday.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Mon 10/14/19 11:54 AM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph caught all three of his targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 38-20 win over the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph's opportunities finally increased, after he saw just one target in each of the last three games, but he remains an afterthought in Minnesota's aerial attack behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. For fantasy purposes, Rudolph only carries weekly value as a red-zone longshot.