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Rodriguez had a tackle for a loss and two total tackles in Monday's win at Chicago.

Rodriguez played on 20 of the defense's 67 snaps as he'll be part of the rotation on the interior of the defensive line. The 2024 seventh-rounder appeared in just two regular-season games during his rookie year but could see his role increase this season.

Chandler averaged 28.0 yards on three kickoff returns in Monday's win at Chicago. He did not play a snap on offense.

Chander begins the season as the No. 3 RB over Zavier Scott, who was inactive while dealing with an ankle injury. Neither back will likely see much usage of offense while both Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason are healthy.

Price averaged 17.0 yards on four punt returns and 24.5 yards on three kickoff returns in Monday's win at Chicago.

Price is Minnesota's punt returner and a primary kickoff returner along with Ty Chandler. He made a significant impact in Monday's game, and it looks like the rookie could be a star return man.

Yurosek did not have a carry or target in Monday's win at Chicago but played 10 snaps on offense.

Yurosek begins the season as the No. 3 tight end but will be used almost exclusively in a blocking role. He also got four snaps on special teams.

Wilson had five total tackles, a tackle for a loss and a QB hurry in Monday's win over Chicago.

Wilson played on 25 of the defense's 67 snaps as he got increased playing time with Blake Cashman suffering a hamstring injury. Wilson could move into the starting lineup this week against Atlanta if Cashman is sidelined.

Oliver had one reception for five yards on his lone target in Monday's win over Chicago.

Oliver is one of the league's better run-blocking tight ends, but he won't get many targets as long as T.J. Hockenson is healthy. He went out for a pass on just seven of his 27 snaps on offense. His only target was at the goal line where he was stopped just short of scoring a touchdown, which shows he can get the occasional touchdown (seven total in last three seasons).

Wood's suspension was officially ended by the NFL on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Wood was suspended six games last December for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy. He served out the first five games of his suspension at the end of last season, then finished off the penalty with Week 1 of the current campaign having passed. Wood was released by the Titans in August, so he'll need to seek out work now that he's no longer under suspension.

Felton did not play a single offensive snap in Monday's 27-24 win over the Bears.

Felton played 19 snaps with the Vikings' special teams unit but didn't see any usage in Minnesota's offense. The rookie wideout is behind teammates Justin Jefferson, Jalen Nailor and Adam Thielen in the wide receiver pecking order, so Felton faces an uphill battle for playing time outside of his role on special teams. Seeing rotational snaps at receiver will become even more difficult when teammate Jordan Addison returns from his three-game suspension. Felton should be ignored for fantasy purposes when the Vikings host the Falcons in Week 2.

Jones reverted to the Vikings' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Jones was elevated for Week 1 against Chicago and saw most of his work on special teams, logging 14 snaps with that unit versus three on offense. He didn't see any targets during his brief time lining up as a wideout. Jones could continue to get elevated for gameday while Jordan Addison serves out the remainder of his three-game suspension.

Rozeboom registered eight tackles (seven solo) Sunday in a loss to the Jaguars.

Rozeboom's eight stops were good for second on Carolina. That output was in line with his production last season, when he averaged 7.9 tackles over 17 regular-season games with the Rams. Rozeboom finished last year with a career-best 135 stops, then signed a one-year deal with the Panthers in mid-March.