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Oliver started at tight end and had two receptions for 27 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over the Giants. Oliver had 27 snaps on offense compared to 29 for Johnny Mundt, who had three targets and two receptions for 15 yards. While neither tight end was a major factor in the passing attack, that could change if Jordan Addison misses time with an ankle injury. Still, Oliver is still mostly a blocking tight end who can catch an occasional touchdown.
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Oliver appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 season, catching 22 of 28 targets for 213 yards and two touchdowns. A third-round pick by the Jaguars in 2019, Oliver's targets, catches, yards and touchdowns all set or matched career highs. He saw action on 42 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps after signing a three-year, $21 million deal with Minnesota last offseason. Oliver should once again play more of a blocking role behind T.J. Hockenson (knee) next season.
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Oliver could see an expanded role for the Vikings with T.J. Hockenson (knee) likely out in Week 17 against Green Bay. That could make Oliver a streaming option in deeper leagues. He has one game this season with more than three targets, which was Week 11 at Denver, and he caught four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown in that game. He could be the No. 2 option in the passing game for Nick Mullens against the Packers with Hockenson and Jordan Addison (ankle) also hurt.
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Oliver recorded a 33-yard reception in the Vikings' 30-24 loss to the Lions on Sunday. The backup tight end saw two targets and played on 19 offensive snaps. Starter T.J. Hockenson left the game early in the third quarter with a knee injury and did not return, but depth tight end Johnny Mundt also saw 22 offensive snaps and three targets. Hockenson is undergoing an MRI on Monday, and if he has to miss time, it could mean a greater share of snaps for both Oliver and Mundt.
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Oliver had four receptions for 47 yards on four targets, including a three-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss at Denver. It was a rare offensive outburst from Oliver, who is mostly used as a blocker. It was his second touchdown of the season, and his reception and yard marks were season highs. While this could be a sign he'll have a greater receiving role in an offense with Joshua Dobbs fully integrated at quarterback, Oliver had just two targets in his first two games with Dobbs behind center.
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| WK | DATE | OPP | OPP RANK | OPP FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 09/22 | Houston | 5 | 1.00 |
| 4 | 09/29 | @Green Bay | 20 | 4.00 |
| 5 | 10/06 | New York | 15 | 3.00 |
| 6 | BYE | - | - | - |
| 7 | 10/20 | Detroit | 8 | 2.00 |
| 8 | 10/24 | @Los Angeles | 28 | 9.00 |
| 9 | 11/03 | Indianapolis | 12 | 2.00 |
| 10 | 11/10 | @Jacksonville | 7 | 1.00 |
| 11 | 11/17 | @Tennessee | 1 | 0.00 |
| 12 | 11/24 | @Chicago | 27 | 6.00 |
| 13 | 12/01 | Arizona | 10 | 2.00 |
| 14 | 12/08 | Atlanta | 18 | 4.00 |
| 15 | 12/16 | Chicago | 27 | 6.00 |
| 16 | 12/22 | @Seattle | 26 | 6.00 |
| 17 | 12/29 | Green Bay | 20 | 4.00 |
| 18 | 01/05 | @Detroit | 8 | 2.00 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Tar | Recpt | ReYd | ReTD | ReFD | ReAvg | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 | 2 |
| 2023 | 28 | 22 | 213 | 2 | 12 | 9.68 | 27 |
| 2022 | 25 | 14 | 149 | 2 | 7 | 10.64 | 23 |
| 2021 | 15 | 9 | 66 | 0 | 4 | 7.33 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 5.00 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 Year Avg | 23 | 15 | 143 | 1 | 8 | 9.53 | 12 |
| Career | 76 | 50 | 470 | 4 | 24 | 9.40 |