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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Back to full speed
Josh Oliver had one reception for 26 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta.Oliver returned after missing two games due to an ankle injury. He played on 30 of the offense's 60 snaps, so he was back to his usual workload. He had an uptick in receptions (12 in three games) before the injury, but he may not get as much opportunity over the final four regular-season games with T.J. Hockenson back to full speed after returning from a torn ACL.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Logs full practice Wednesday
Josh Oliver (ankle/wrist) was a full practice participant Wednesday.Oliver wasn't able to practice in any capacity the past two weeks while missing both of the Minnesota Vikings' games due to a sprained ankle and a wrist injury, but the tight end's ability to handle every rep Wednesday in his return to the field indicates he's more or less back to 100 percent. Prior to the recent absence, he recorded multiple catches in four straight contests on his way to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets during that stretch. That said, with T.J. Hockenson slowly but surely increasing his snap share since completing his recovery from a torn ACL and making his season debut Week 9, Oliver may see his role decrease in this Sunday's game against the Falcons.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Back at practice Wednesday
Josh Oliver (ankle/wrist) was on the field for practice Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.Oliver will take part in his first practice since injuring his ankle Nov. 17. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that he expected Oliver to be available for Sunday's game against the Falcons, but the Minnesota Vikings will wait and see how Oliver fares during the week of practice before deciding on his status. In Oliver's absence the past two games, T.J. Hockenson has seen an enhanced role, playing 68 and 64 percent of the offensive snaps in those two contests while logging a 10-142-0 receiving line on 15 targets. Oliver's return would likely be a negative development for Hockenson.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Expected back for Week 14
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Josh Oliver (ankle) is expected to return next Sunday against the Falcons, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.Oliver has missed the Minnesota Vikings' past two games due to a left ankle sprain. In Oliver's absence, T.J. Hockenson has seen elevated snap rates of 68 and 64 percent after playing 48 percent or less of the snaps in his first three games back from the reserve/PUP list. It's unclear what Oliver's return will do to Hockenson's snap share, if anything. In his two games without Oliver, Hockenson has totaled a 10-142-0 line on 15 targets. Oliver's the better blocker of the duo.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Ruled out for Sunday
Josh Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.He hasn't practiced since suffering the ankle injury Week 11 and now is confirmed to be out for a second straight game. T.J. Hockenson noticed large increases in snap and route share with Oliver out last week, taking advantage to the tune of a 7-114-0 receiving line on nine targets.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Sits out practice again Thursday
Josh Oliver (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday.Oliver was also estimated as a DNP on Wednesday. The tight end hasn't practiced since spraining his ankle Week 11 against Tennessee and missed last Sunday's game against the Bears. Johnny Mundt figures to again get increased offensive snaps this Sunday versus Arizona if Oliver is unable to suit up.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Misses practice Wednesday
Josh Oliver (ankle/wrist) did not practice Wednesday.Oliver sat out last Sunday's overtime win over the Bears, allowing T.J. Hockenson to see a spiked snap rate. After playing 48 percent of the offensive snaps or less in each of his first three games of action, Hockenson logged 68 percent of the plays versus Chicago, turning in a 7-114-0 receiving line on nine targets. Oliver's potential absence in Week 13 against the Cardinals would be a boon to Hockenson's fantasy stock.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Ruled out for Week 12
Josh Oliver (ankle/wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.Oliver will sit out a game for the first time this season. T.J. Hockenson is expected to expand his role in his fourth game back from a torn ACL, while Johnny Mundt should see additional snaps in a depth role. Oliver's next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Dec. 1 against the Cardinals.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Misses another practice
Josh Oliver (ankle/wrist) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Emily Leiker of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.With two straight absences from practice to begin Week 12 prep, Oliver could be facing an uphill battle to suit up Sunday against the Bears after spraining his left ankle in the Minnesota Vikings' Week 11 win over the Titans. If Oliver is sidelined in Chicago this weekend, T.J. Hockenson would likely benefit from a boost in playing time after logging snap shares between 45 and 46 percent in his first three games since being activated from the PUP list Oct. 25.
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Vikings' Josh Oliver: Not practicing
Josh Oliver didn't practice Wednesday due to ankle and wrist injuries.Oliver never returned after exiting with a sprained left ankle during the second half of a 23-13 win over the Titans on Sunday. He's curiously improved his pass-catching production since T.J. Hockenson returned from an ACL tear in Week 9, continuing to get plenty of snaps in two-tight end sets while Johnny Mundt has all but been pushed out of the offense. An Oliver absence for Week 12 at Chicago likely would mean more snaps and routes for both Hockenson and Mundt.
Josh Oliver
#84 TE / Minnesota Vikings / EXP: 6YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 259 lb Age: 27 College: San Jose St. Bye 6Fantasy Points by Week
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