Kyle Rudolph TE FA Sun 11/1/15 6:40 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph snagged both of his targets and gained just 22 yards in Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Another quiet outing for the 25-year-old, who hasn't caught more than two balls since Week 2, totaling just 62 receiving yards in that span. Rudolph had scored a touchdown in both games since the Vikings' Week 5 bye, and he will seemingly be quite touchdown-dependent from week to week, given his low usage rate. Minnesota will host the Rams in Week 9.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Mon 10/26/15 11:09 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph had two receptions for ten yards, including a one-yard touchdown catch, in Sunday's win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph had a touchdown catch for a second consecutive week, but he's a boom-or-bust fantasy option as he doesn't get many balls thrown his way in the offense. Rudolph has just two catches in each of the last four games.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Tue 10/20/15 12:27 AM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph had two receptions for nine yards, including a four-yard touchdown, in Sunday's win over Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph is averaging a career low four yards per target as he hasn't been part of many big plays down the field. His 6'6 height makes him a strong red zone target, but he'll need more targets in the passing game to be more than a hit-or-miss fantasy option.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Tue 10/6/15 11:44 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph caught two passes off of four targets for seven yards in Sunday's loss to Denver.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph is second on the team with 14 catches on 22 targets, ranking 13th among league tight ends in both categories. Rudolph has thus far failed to deliver on the promise of his 2012 season and with the Vikings apparently set on making Adrian Peterson the bread and butter of their offense again, is not being featured heavily enough to warrant a weekly start.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Mon 9/28/15 2:45 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph had two receptions for 14 yards and was targeted five times in Sunday's win over San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph's five targets were a team high, so he's still perhaps Teddy Bridgewater's top target in the passing game. However, Bridgewater threw just 24 passes with Adrian Peterson having a strong game running the ball. Rudolph will likely be a boom-or-bust fantasy producer since he'll be a big threat in the red zone, but may not get many passes thrown his way in a run-focused offense.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Sun 9/20/15 8:45 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph nabbed five catches on seven targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph scored his touchdown on a five-yard out-and-in out of the right slot. Through two weeks, Rudolph leads the Vikings in targets and receptions with 14 and 10, respectively. Though the Vikings appear to be set to be a power-running team, Rudolph should maintain value as a short-yardage and red-zone target.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Tue 9/15/15 1:32 AM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph had five receptions (on seven targets) for 53 yards in Monday's season opener against the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Rudolph tied for the Vikings' team-lead in targets Monday and trailed only teammate Mike Wallace in receptions and yards. The tight end did his part in Minnesota's passing game, but without many approaches to the red zone, Rudolph's touchdown potential went unfulfilled.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Fri 5/29/15 3:45 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph is participating in in this week's OTAs and says he's fully healthy after missing seven games last season due to hernia surgery, ankle and knee injuries, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "I'll tell you, what's even a better addition is have Kyle Rudolph back healthy," quaterback Teddy Bridgewater said. "He's like a whole new player on the team."
Rudolph missed six games last year after a sports hernia injury that required surgery and wasn't at full speed when he returned. He missed an additional game due to a knee and ankle injury. Rudolph could be a primary weapon in the Minnesota offense as offensive coordinator Norv Turner has an impressive track record with tight ends, but Rudolph needs to show he can stay healthy after missing nearly half his games the past two seasons.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Sun 12/28/14 11:37 AM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Rudolph will suit up Sunday, though he won't be at full strength. Even against a vulnerable Bears pass defense, Rudolph's knee woes and inconsistent production make him a risky play.
Kyle Rudolph TE FA Fri 12/26/14 4:00 PM
Kyle Rudolph
TE FA
Rudolph (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago.
Rudolph was able to log just one practice this week, and that was only a limited showing Friday. He's not all that close to full strength and is a very risky fantasy consideration at the moment.