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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Makes one catch in Week 16
Josh Oliver recorded an 18-yard catch on his lone target in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.After making a splash in the Minnesota Vikings' 31-0 win over the Commanders in Week 14 with a pair of touchdown grabs, Oliver was held quiet Sunday despite Minnesota clearing the 30-point threshold once again. Even with top tight end T.J. Hockenson available, Oliver continued to see ample playing time, as he was on the field for 34 of the Vikings' 55 snaps on offense. Even if that playing-time trend holds through the Vikings' final three games of the season, Oliver will remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy option at tight end with limited appeal.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Makes most of looks with two TDs
Josh Oliver caught both of his targets for 24 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 31-0 victory over Washington.Oliver came into Sunday with one or zero targets in nine of his 10 games this season, so the fact that he got two balls thrown his way was out of the ordinary in itself. Not only did Oliver catch both of those targets, he scored on each one, reeling in an 18-yard TD in the first quarter and a six-yard score in the third. On the season, four of Oliver's nine catches have gone for a TD, making him about as extreme a TD-dependent fantasy option as it gets.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Returning from two-game absence
Josh Oliver (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.Oliver logged a full practice Friday, and his lack of an injury tag means he will return Sunday from a two-game absence due to a foot injury. He'll slot back into the TE2 spot behind T.J. Hockenson, which means less snaps on offense will be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims. Oliver has caught five passes (on seven targets) for 61 yards and two touchdowns across seven regular-season games.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Limited again Thursday
Josh Oliver (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.Oliver was unable to practice over the past two weeks due to a foot injury, and a second consecutive limited practice Thursday indicates that he is progressing well in his recovery. A third limited practice or an upgrade to full participation Friday would bode well for Oliver's availability in Sunday's divisional clash with the Bears.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Returns to practice
Josh Oliver (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.A foot injury prevented Oliver from practicing over the past two weeks and caused him to be sidelined for Weeks 9 and 10. His ability to practice in at least a limited capacity indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and head coach Kevin O'Connell relayed to reporters Monday that he expects Oliver to be available for Sunday's NFC North clash against the Bears, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Oliver's return would mean less rotational snaps at tight end would be available for Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Expected to play Week 11
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he expects Josh Oliver (foot) to return to practice this week and play Sunday against the Bears on Sunday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.Oliver missed the previous two games with a sprained foot but is closing in on a return to action. The veteran tight end is mainly used as a blocker by the Minnesota Vikings, as he's only secured five catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns this season.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Ruled out
Josh Oliver (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.Oliver will miss a second consecutive week due to the foot sprain he suffered in Week 8 against the Chargers. The loss of the backup tight end will likely mean more snaps for Ben Yurosek again, who has logged 32 offensive snaps in the past two games since Oliver suffered his injury.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Still not practicing Wednesday
Josh Oliver (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday.Oliver was forced to miss Sunday's game at Detroit because of a foot sprain he suffered in Week 8 against the Chargers, and now his status for Week 10 is in question, too. He'll probably need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have a chance to play Sunday versus the Ravens.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Nearing return?
Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that Josh Oliver (foot) will work off to the side at practice this week, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.Oliver was sidelined for the Week 9 win over the Lions after spraining his foot the game prior, but it now appears he's returning to practice this week. The San Jose State product has caught five of seven targets for 61 yards and two touchdowns through seven contests this season. His practice participation during this week will likely offer the best indication of whether he can return for the Week 10 matchup against the Ravens.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Ruled out for Week 9
Josh Oliver (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.Oliver sustained a sprained foot in last Thursday night's loss to the Chargers and will miss his first game of the season. The blocking specialist has recorded five catches for 61 yards and two touchdowns on the year. Ben Yurosek and Ben Sims will be candidates to see increased reps behind T.J. Hockenson.
Josh Oliver
#84 TE / Minnesota Vikings / EXP: 7YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 264 lb Age: 28 College: San Jose St. Bye 6Fantasy Points by Week
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