Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 11/8/15 10:44 PM 9 Comments
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace had just one reception for four yards despite being targeted a team-high six times in Sunday's win over St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
It was the second week in a row where Wallace and Teddy Bridgewater couldn't connect despite some chances where Wallace was open. Wallace didn't have a catch in last week's win over Chicago. At least Wallace is getting the ball thrown to him, but so far the duo hasn't had much chemistry on deep balls.
Mike Wallace WR FA Mon 11/2/15 10:28 AM 3 Comments
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace didn't have a reception but was targeted four times in Sunday's win at Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Teddy Bridgewater and Wallace failed to hook up on two deep passes that were likely touchdowns. While Wallace's lack of catches is disappointing, at least Wallace being open could point to future success as Minnesota's running game is opening up deep throw opportunities.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 10/25/15 5:37 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace caught four passes off of five targets for 36 yards in Sunday's win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace has not been all that the Vikings and fantasy owners had hoped for this season. After heading from Miami to Minnesota in the offseason to add a vertical dimension to offensive coordinator Norv Turner's offense, Wallace is averaging just over 11 yards per catch in 2015, with a season-long reception of 22 yards and a single touchdown. Wallace still leads the team in catches and receptions, and his 24 targets during Stefon Diggs' three-game emergence is 10 more than his three games before it. Still, with Diggs nabbing eight receptions of 20 yards or more in three weeks, it's beginning to look more and more like Minnesota is looking elsewhere for production in its downfield passing game.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 10/18/15 7:39 PM 5 Comments
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace caught two passes off of nine targets for 23 yards in Sunday's win over Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Coming off of his best game as a Viking in Week 4, Wallace was held to his lowest reception total of the season despite his second-largest share of targets. Wallace's arrival in Minnesota made sense over this past off season as it was a marriage between a deep-threat receiver and an offensive coordinator with a history of stressing a vertical passing game. While it may be too soon for an anulment, Wallace has not delivered as a deep threat, registering just one reception of 20 or more yards this season.
Mike Wallace WR FA Sun 10/18/15 11:43 AM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee) is listed as active Sunday versus the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Embedded within an Adrian Peterson-led offense, Wallace has so far eked out a team-high 24 targets in his first season with the Vikings. With fellow wideout Charles Johnson out with a rib injury, Wallace will remain the clear-cut No. 1 option of Teddy Bridgewater, which could yield fruit versus a Kansas City defense that has surrendered 13.3 YPC and 11 touchdowns to WR in 2015.
Mike Wallace WR FA Fri 10/16/15 4:31 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace upgraded his participation throughout the week, finally logging a full practice Friday afternoon. He could see a few extra targets in Sunday's game, as fellow wide receiver Charles Johnson (rib) is listed as questionable. The Chiefs have been very friendly to opposing receivers this season, but the Vikings will likely stick with their preferred run-heavy approach.
Mike Wallace WR FA Thu 10/15/15 6:01 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, the Vikings' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace increased his practice reps from zero to some between Wednesday and Thursday. With that development behind him, he can attempt to fulfill head coach Mike Zimmer's assumption that Wallace will play Sunday against the Chiefs, according to Matt Vensel of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. At the quarter mark of the season, Wallace has paced the Vikings with 24 targets, as a run-heavy approach led by Adrian Peterson continues to dominate in Minnesota.
Mike Wallace WR FA Wed 10/14/15 3:10 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, instead working on the side with team trainers, Ben Goessling of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace was donning a brace on his left knee, which was previously described as sore and forced two missed practices. His continued absence after the Vikings' bye week is somewhat concerning, but two days remain to make a showing in drills.
Mike Wallace WR FA Tue 10/13/15 2:29 AM 3 Comments
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace missed Monday's practice with a knee injury, though he's described as day-to-day, ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
We may not get a true read on Wallace's status until the Vikings release an injury report after Wednesday's practice. However, the ailment sounds minor.
Mike Wallace WR FA Mon 10/12/15 1:34 PM
Mike Wallace
WR FA
Wallace did not practice Monday, but it's unclear why that was the case, 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wallace has now missed two practices open to the media since Minnesota's Week 4 loss to the Broncos. In that game, Wallace played virtually every offensive snap for the Vikings, so it's unclear why he's been sidelined recently. Expect clarification on Wallace's situation to surface as this week unfolds.