Pruitt had one reception for 13 yards in Sunday's win over Detroit. It was his first reception of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Pruitt had two big plays in the preseason but played sparingly through the first five games. He has some upside if Kyle Rudolph gets hurt.

Pruitt will be the third tight end Sunday against Detroit with Chase Ford inactive for a second consecutive game, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pruitt didn't have a catch and wasn't targeted in the season opener at San Francisco. He'll likely only have viable fantasy value in most formats if Kyle Rudolph is hurt.

Pruitt (ankle) is active for Monday's game at San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

Pruitt has outlasted fellow reserve tight end Chase Ford (shoulder) to achieve active status. Nonetheless, Pruitt may find difficulty earning much run as the No. 3 TE.

Pruitt (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Pruitt practiced fully all week, so he should not be limited in Week 1. He will head into the regular season as the Vikings' third tight end behind Rhett Ellison and starter Kyle Rudolph.

Pruitt has made Minnesota's 53-man roster, ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Both Pruitt and Chase Ford made the final roster. It's not clear who the No. 2 receiving tight end option will be behind Kyle Rudolph, but Pruitt had two big plays in the preseason. Given Kyle Rudolph's persistent injury troubles, Pruitt could get significant playing time at some point this season.

Pruitt (ankle) had three receptions for 41 yards in Thursday's preseason loss to Tennessee.

EDGE Analysis

Pruitt hurt his ankle in Minnesota's second preseason game and missed three games. He had a nice first preseason game with four receptions and a touchdown. With his missed time due to the injury, it's not clear if he or Chad Ford will be the No. 2 receiving tight end behind Kyle Rudolph ahead of the regular season.

Pruitt (ankle) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Dallas, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pruitt hurt his ankle in Minnesota's second preseason game and hasn't fully practiced or played since. The injury was thought to be minor, but his availability for the start of the regular season is now in question.

Pruitt worked with the first-team offense with Kyle Rudolph in two-tight end sets in Wednesday's OTAs, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "He's an athlete, I can tell you that much. ... He can catch passes out of the backfield, catch passes from the tight end position, he can block in the running game, he can line up at wide receiver," quarterback Teddy Bridgewater said. Pruitt was Minnesota's 2015 fifth-round draft pick. He may struggle to get on the field initially this season, but it's not hard to envision him having a role in the offense given Kyle Rudolph's inability to stay healthy the last two years.