JALEN NAILOR NEWS

Little activity in win Nailor did not have a target or carry in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

Impact Nailor played on 24 of the offense's 60 snaps and went out on 20 routes, but his role continues to shrink after the return of T.J. Hockenson from a knee injury. He has just nine targets and four receptions the last six games despite being the team's primary No. 3 receiver.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Just one reception in win Nailor had one reception for 18 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Arizona.

Impact Nailor has had a reduced role since the return of T.J. Hockenson from a knee injury. In the last five games since Hockenson returned, Nailor has just nine targets and four receptions.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Catches another touchdown Sunday Nailor caught one of his two targets for five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-27 overtime win at Chicago.

Impact Nailor only played 25 offensive snaps in Week 12, but he came up with his fifth touchdown reception of the season to put the Vikings up 14-7 in the second quarter. He still lagged in targets (2) behind Jordan Addison (9) and Justin Jefferson (5), and he will continue to be dependent upon touchdowns for fantasy production as long as those two remain available.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Two drops Sunday Nailor did not have a catch on two targets in Sunday's win at Tennessee. He had two drops, according to Pro Football Focus, including a difficult, but catchable, pass attempt in th...

Impact Nailor worked as the third receiver as he played on 32 of the offense's 73 snaps. However, his drops could allow Trent Sherfield and Brandon Powell to get more time in three-receiver sets.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Three targets in win Nailor had one reception for 11 yards on three targets in Sunday's win at Jacksonville.

Impact Nailor played on 42 of the offense's 84 snaps as he works as the No. 3 receiver. However, he may not get many targets with T.J. Hockenson returning and back to full speed.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Hits pay dirt in win Nailor caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.

Impact Nailor's touchdown Sunday was his fourth trip to the end zone through eight games this season. The 25-year-old continues to see steady involvement in Minnesota's offense as the No. 3 wideout, earning multiple targets in all but two games. With that said, Nailor is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes based on his inconsistent and modest production while also being touchdown-dependent. The Vikings will visit the Jaguars in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hits pay dirt in win Nailor caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.

Impact Nailor's touchdown Sunday was his fourth trip to the end zone through eight games this season. The 25-year-old continues to see steady involvement in Minnesota's offense as the No. 3 wideout, earning multiple targets in all but two games. With that said, Nailor is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes based on his inconsistent and modest production while also being touchdown-dependent. The Vikings will visit the Jaguars in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Two receptions in loss Nailor had two receptions for 16 yards on four targets in Thursday's loss to the Rams.

Impact Nailor was second on the team in targets and played on 21 of the offense's 50 snaps. He's stayed involved in moving to the third receiver role, however his role also could be reduced if T.J. Hockenson is able to return from a knee injury in a Week 9 matchup against the Colts.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss to Detroit Nailor had four receptions for 76 yards on five targets in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

Impact After failing to register a target in a Week 5 win over the Jets, Nailor was active and second in the team in targets. He played on 44 of the offense's 60 snaps as he'll be involved when the team uses three-receiver sets. However, his production will likely be erratic as a distant third option behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. His No. 3 receiver role could also be reduced if T.J. Hockenson is able to return from a knee injury Thursday against the Rams.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Full 'Speedy' Ahead: Jalen Nailor Hitting Next Stride Minnesota Vikings Latest News

OCTOBER 17 • VIKINGS.COM

No targets in win Nailor didn't have a target or carry in Sunday's win over the Jets in London.

Impact Nailor played on 41 of the offense's 73 snaps and went out on 25 routes, according to Pro Football Focus. Nailor is getting time in the offense as the third receiver, but may not get many targets as long as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are healthy. Nailor's role could be reduced further if T.J. Hockenson is able to return from a knee injury after Minnesota's bye in Week 6.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Big gain on one catch Nailor secured one of two targets for 31 yards and netted no gain on one punt return in the Vikings' 31-29 win over the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Nailor shifted to the No. 3 receiver role with Jordan Addison returning from a two-game absence due to an ankle issue, but he still made an impact on his one catch. The 2022 sixth-round pick saw his season-opening touchdown streak snapped at three games, but given his speed, Nailor should continue seeing his fair share of complementary targets from Sam Darnold overseas in a London battle against the Jets in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Phillips on Aaron Jones' Impact, Jalen Nailor's Stellar Start, Sam Darnold's Play vs. Texans and More Offensive Coordinator Wes Phillips addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 24 • VIKINGS.COM

Scores again in Sunday's win Nailor caught three of four targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Impact While he didn't see big volume once again, even with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined, Nailor still extended his season-opening TD streak to three games with a four-yard reception from Sam Darnold in the third quarter. Nailor has yet to see more than four targets in a game, so his production so far has been almost entirely dependent on his trips to the end zone, but he'll look to hit pay dirt again in Week 4 against the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Watch former Spartan WR Jalen Nailor score his third TD of season Former Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor is off to a great start this year for the Minnesota Vikings

SEPTEMBER 22 • USATODAY.COM

Jim Souhan: Vikings getting great production for the value with Aaron Jones and Jalen Nailor MINNEAPOLIS - Like so many mistakes made in the sports world, they seemed like reasonable ideas at t...

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jim Souhan: Vikings getting great production for the value with Aaron Jones and Jalen Nailor MINNEAPOLIS - Like so many mistakes made in the sports world, they seemed like reasonable ideas at t...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SUNHERALD.COM

Souhan: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has found his footing with the signings of Aaron Jones and Jalen Nailor as the Vikings offense is playing at a high level After fumbling last season, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has found his footing with the signings of Aaron Jones and Jalen Nailor as th...

SEPTEMBER 16 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Another TD in Week 2 win Nailor secured three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Nailor finished second in receiving yards to Justin Jefferson (quadriceps) and recorded his second touchdown in as many weeks to open the campaign on a 10-yard grab just past the midway point of the third quarter. Nailor had a chance for additional opportunity with Jordan Addison (ankle) missing the contest altogether and Jefferson exiting late in the third quarter, and if at least one is out for a Week 3 home showdown against the Texans, he could serve as the No. 2 wideout for Sam Darnold in what could be a high-scoring contest.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Another TD in Week 2 win Nailor secured three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Nailor finished second in receiving yards to Justin Jefferson (quadriceps) and recorded his second touchdown in as many weeks to open the campaign on a 10-yard grab just past the midway point of the third quarter. Nailor had a chance for additional opportunity with Jordan Addison (ankle) missing the contest altogether and Jefferson exiting late in the third quarter, and if at least one is out for a Week 3 home showdown against the Texans, he could serve as the No. 2 wideout for Sam Darnold in what could be a high-scoring contest.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

The Vikings may need Jalen Nailor to step up in a big way on Sunday Nailor will be the Vikings' No. 2 wide receiver against the 49ers if Jordan Addison is out.

SEPTEMBER 12 • SI.COM

Scores TD in season opener Nailor had one reception on one target for a 21-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Nailor played just 26 of 55 snaps on offense and was outsnapped by Brandon Powell (30 snaps) even though he had clearly won the No. 3 receiver role in the preseason. The Vikings may have limited Nailor's snaps after he had a sore ankle that limited him in practice last week. If fully healthy, he could have a much larger role in the offense next week against the 49ers if Jordan Addison missed time with an ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores TD in season opener Nailor had one reception (on one target) for a 21-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Nailor played just 26 of 55 snaps on offense and was out-snapped by Brandon Powell (30 snaps) even though he had clearly won the No. 3 receiver role in the preseason. The Vikings may have capped Nailor's snaps after he had a sore ankle that limited him in practice last week. If he's fully healthy, he could have a much larger role in the offense next week against the 49ers if Jordan Addison misses time with an ankle injury.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Nailor (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at the Giants.

Impact Nailor followed the same practice pattern as Jordan Addison (ankle), closing out the week with a full session after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. Nailor is expected to open the season as Minnesota's No. 3 wide receiver, but it's not clear exactly what that will mean in terms of his quantity of snaps and targets. Last year, K.J. Osborn handled the No. 3 WR role in Kevin O'Connell's offense and averaged just 4.7 targets per game even though the Vikings averaged 37.1 pass attempts and Justin Jefferson missed a large chunk of the season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE