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Kene Nwangwu & Ty Chandler Impress in Vikings Run Game at Las Vegas Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 15, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Back to practice Nwangwu (leg) returned to practice Saturday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The second-year running back missed just four days of practice with a soft-tissue injury in his leg. Nwangwu faces an uphill battle for meaningful playing time with Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and Ty Chandler all firmly ahead of him on the depth chart, but his value as a return specialist should guarantee the 24-year-old a spot on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with leg injury Nwangwu is considered day-to-day with a soft-tissue injury in his leg, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Nwangwu didn't practice Tuesday but is expected back in the not-too-distant future. His value on special teams should ensure the 2021 fourth-round pick of a roster spot, but earning work on offense will be a challenge in a backfield that also has Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and rookie fifth-round pick Ty Chandler. Nwangwu's absence from practice should leave more reps for Chandler, in particular.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lunchbreak: Kene Nwangwu Among 'Top 25 Under-the-Radar' Players for 2022 Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 1, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings commentator thinks Kene Nwangwu could beat out Alexander Mattison Kene Nwangwu’s speed might be too great to ignore for the new Vikings coaching staff.

JULY 5, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Daniels Hopes to Maximize Kick Return Opportunities for Kene Nwangwu Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MAY 26, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Daniels on Nwangwu's Explosiveness and Potential, "Full Competition" For Both Kicker and Punter This Offseason, Candidates For The Punt Return Job and More Special Teams Coordinator Matt Daniels addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.

MAY 24, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

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APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press

One touch in season finale Nwangwu ran one time for four yards during Week 18's 31-17 win over the Bears.

Impact With Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison demanding the majority of touches, Nwangwu struggled to find consistent work out of Minnesota's backfield. He finished the 2021 campaign with 13 rushes for 61 yards and four catches for nine yards. However, he did make a big impact on special teams and was the only player in the NFL this season to record multiple kick returns for touchdowns. The Vikings have Cook, Mattison and Nwangwu all under contract for 2022, so barring drastic change, their backfield is expected to look the same next year.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in loss Nwangwu ran five times for eight yards and caught both of his targets for five yards during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.

Impact Nwangwu operated as the primary backup to Alexander Mattison with Dalvin Cook sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. The 23-year-old saw a season-high seven touches, but he failed to make an impact with the increased opportunities. The Vikings continue to try to get the electric return man more involved in the offense, but so far the experiment hasn't translated into fantasy production. Fantasy managers should monitor Cooks' status throughout the week, but even if he is sidelined again, Nwangwu will likely be a risky fantasy option against the Packers in Week 17.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses with limited touches Nwangwu had three carries for 33 yards during Monday's divisional win over the Bears.

Impact Nwangwu operated as the No. 2 option behind Dalvin Cook with Alexander Mattison (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and he showcased some explosiveness despite only logging three touches. He also returned two kickoffs for 51 yards. The rookie fourth-round pick isn't a likely candidate to return fantasy value as long Cook remains healthy, especially when Mattison returns to the lineup, but he's worth keeping an eye on in dynasty formats.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State’s Kene Nwangwu scores 18-yard touchdown, Cyclones lead Jayhawks, 7-0

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Kene Nwangwu's 49-yard TD run puts Iowa State up 23-14 on TCU

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Is Kene Nwangwu a good running back? The Vikings might have to find out It’s time for Vikings rookie Kene Nwangwu to step up on offense.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Works as secondary back Nwangwu had two carries for zero yards, caught two of three targets for four yards and returned two kickoffs for 65 yards during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions.

Impact Nwangwu operated as Minnesota's No. 2 tailback with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) sidelined, but the rookie still played only nine offensive snaps. Alexander Mattison un surprisingly dominated the backfield work with 22 carries and three receptions. Nwangwu is unlikely to have a significant offensive role while one of Cook or Mattison is healthy.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Sunday Nwangwu (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact Nwangwu is set for a potentially prominent role in the Vikings' offense Sunday against the Lions. With Dalvin Cook (shoulder) out, Nwangwu will be slotted behind only Alexander Mattison on the running back depth chart. After landing on IR due to an injury suffered in their preseason opener, Nwangwu emerged in Week 8 against Dallas and quickly began making an impact on special teams, returning kickoffs for a touchdown in Week 9 and Week 12. Selected in the fourth round of the 2021 draft, Nwangwu has recorded two carries on the season for 16 yards, numbers he'll try to expand on Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kene Nwangwu has the speed. What else can he bring to the Vikings? Vikings rookie Kene Nwangwu has returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in only five games. Now he might have a growing role in the running gam...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Suddenly questionable Nwangwu is questionable for Sunday's game against Detroit with an illness.

Impact Nwangwu was expected to serve as the Vikings' backup running back behind Alexander Mattison with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) sidelined. It appears that there is still a decent chance for him to suit up, though an illness has jeopardized his availability after he logged full practices all week. In addition to further depleting the running back depth chart, Nwangwu's potential absence would hurt the Vikings' return game, as he has two kick-return touchdowns this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should have role on offense Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer hinted that Nwangwu will have a role on offense Sunday against the Lions with top back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) ruled out for the contest, Chad Graff o...

Impact In the absence of Cook -- who could be sidelined until the Vikings' Week 15 game in Chicago due to a dislocated shoulder -- Minnesota will likely turn to Alexander Mattison as a three-down workhorse, a role he handled capably in place of an injured Cook in Weeks 3 and 5. Ameer Abdullah had served as Mattison's top understudy in those contests, but since been released and picked up by Carolina, Nwangwu is the lone healthy running back behind Mattison on the 53-man roster. Nwangwu, a rookie fourth-round draft pick, has just two carries to his name (for 16 yards) and has played only two snaps on offense through five appearances, but he's shown some playmaking abilities in space on special teams with two kickoff returns for scores in the past two weeks. Look for the Vikings to find ways to get the ball in Nwangwu's hands and take advantage of his 4.32-second 40-yard-dash speed when he's on the field, but he's still unlikely to see enough snaps and touches to make for a reliable fantasy option, even in deeper leagues.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

"Vikings Live" Player Interview: RB Kene Nwangwu The Voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen, talked with RB Kene Nwangwu on the Week 13 edition of "Vikings Live."

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

'Like nothing you've ever seen:' After impressing as a returner, Vikings RB Kene Nwangwu set for bigger role After two kickoff returns for touchdowns, Kene Nwangwu is set to get more work in the Vikings' backfield with Dalvin Cook out.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Track or Football Speed: Kene Nwangwu Has Both Minnesota Vikings Latest News

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Another kick return touchdwon Nwangwu ran one time for seven yards and added a 99-yard kick return for a touchdown during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the 49ers.

Impact With the Vikings trailing 31-20 in the third quarter, Nwangwu exploded 99-yards down the right sideline for his second kick-return touchdown of the season. The return specialist also saw his first two offensive snaps of the season in the fourth quarter, which could be a sign of things to come with Dalvin Cook (shoulder) expected to miss an extended period of time. Alexander Mattison is expected to once again take over the primary running back duties with Cook out, but Nwangwu's explosive kick returns may be enough for him to carve out an offensive role as well.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

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