Ham had two carries for 10 yards, including a two-yard touchdown, in Sunday's win over the Jets in London.
They were Ham's first two rushing attempts of the season. He's almost exclusively a blocking fullback who will get a few goal-line carries per season. Even if Aaron Jones misses time with a hip injury, don't expect Ham to see a meaningful increase in touches.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Loses fumble in season opener
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Ham had two receptions for 11 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the Giants. He also uncharacteristically lost a fumble.
Ham played on 19 of the offense's 55 snaps, as the blocking fullback went out on a surprising eight routes. He only gets a few touches a game at best, so don't expect more from the savvy veteran.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Gets first carry of season
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Ham logged eight of the Vikings' 72 snaps on offense and carried once for seven yards in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Raiders.
Ham's carry was his first of the season, and though he produced one of the bigger gains of the day in a game where neither offense could get much going, don't expect the Minnesota coaching staff to go out of its way to manufacture touches for him in future contests. Like most fullbacks, Ham will be deployed primarily as a run blocker or pass protector whenever he's on the field.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: No touches for second straight week
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Ham played 18 of the Vikings' 72 snaps on offense and failed to log a carry or draw a target in the team's 27-20 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
The 5-foot-11, 250-pound fullback has now gone without a touch for the second week in a row, though that's not too unexpected after he combined for no carries and only four targets over the first three games of the season. Ham will continue to serve primarily as a blocker whenever he's on the field.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Two receptions in season opener
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Ham had two receptions for seven yards on three targets in Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay.
Ham played on 22 of the offense's 64 snaps as the Vikings continue to utilize a fullback even with the departure of Dalvin Cook. The three-target tally is considered a heavy volume game for Ham, considering he logged just 12 targets all of last season. Still, he has a limited role in the offense, as he's used almost exclusively as a blocker.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Extends tenure in Minnesota
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Ham agreed Wednesday with the Vikings on a two-year contract extension, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Ham has spent the entirety of his seven-year career with the Vikings. While the 29-year-old saw a diminished role within head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense in 2022, he's still one of the more utilized fullbacks in the NFL, playing on both offense and special teams. Ham will look to have a similar role next season and continue to help open up holes for Dalvin Cook and the rest of the run game.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Scores rushing TD
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Ham had one carry for a two-yard touchdown in Sunday's win at Buffalo.
It was just his second carry of the season and second rushing TD of his career. Ham played on just six of the offense's 80 snaps, as he's had a minimal role under new head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Records two catches Sunday
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Ham hauled in two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Though he was only on the field for 11 snaps on offense, Ham had two key receptions on the first of the Vikings' two touchdown drives in the second quarter. With Dalvin Cook (shoulder) uncertain to suit up Week 4 against the Saints, Ham could see a modest uptick in snaps with one less option available out of the backfield. However, the fullback is unlikely to see an appreciable increase in touches as a runner or pass catcher, as Alexander Mattison would step into Cook's three-down lead role if Cook ends up sitting out in New Orleans.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Just three snaps Monday
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Ham played just three snaps on offense in Monday's loss at Philadelphia and didn't get a carry or target.
The Vikings didn't utilize a fullback when they fell behind early and were forced to pass the ball. Ham hasn't been a fantasy factor with few touches per game in the past, but his role under new head coach Kevin O'Connell could dry up as the team focuses on the passing game.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Smaller role in season debut
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Ham had one reception for six yards on his lone target and did not have a carry in Sunday's win over Green Bay.
Ham played on just 14 of the offense's 62 snaps. That's less than his average last season (21 snaps per game) despite the Vikings playing with a large lead. He may see a reduced role under new head coach Kevin O'Connell, not that he has been a fantasy factor with few touches per game in the past.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Catches both targets in loss
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Ham caught both of his targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.
Ham was dealing with a hamstring injury during the week, but he was ultimately active for the contest and was able to play 36 total snaps (20 on offense). On the season, the fullback has totaled 15 catches for 117 yards, but he'll likely remain a fantasy afterthought during Minnesota's divisional showdown with the Packers in Week 17.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Active for Week 16
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Ham (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest against the Rams.
Ham tweaked his hamstring during the Vikings' win over the Bears on Monday Night Football, but he is ready to go for Week 16. The fullback doesn't garner much fantasy consideration, but his presence should be a boost to a Minnesota run game that will rely heavily on Alexander Mattison with Dalvin Cook sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Catches lone target
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Ham had a 19-yard reception on his lone target during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions.
Ham played 25 of 76 offensive snaps and took advantage of his lone touch by rumbling 19 yards during the third quarter. The 28-year-old has seven carries for 34 yards and 12 receptions for 101 yards through 12 games this season, and he doesn't offer any fantasy appeal as a fullback.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Has 30 yards rushing
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Ham had one carry for 30 yards in Sunday's win at Carolina.
It was just Ham's fifth carry on the season and the second longest run of his career. Ham is almost strictly a blocking fullback in Minnesota's offense, so don't expect many more touches, even with Sunday's success.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Minimal role in 2020
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Ham ended his season rushing five times for 18 yards and catching eight of his 13 targets for 97 yards and one touchdown in 15 games.
In his fourth season with the Vikings, Ham again had a quiet year paving the way for Dalvin Cook and his primary backup Alexander Mattison. After playing a career-high 404 offensive snaps, the 27-year-old fullback will continue in that role as he's signed through 2023.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Officially inactive
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Ham (quadriceps) is inactive for Friday's contest against New Orleans.
Ham logged a limited practice Thursday, but that proved to be inadequate for him to suit up on Christmas Day. Jake Bargas, who was promoted from the practice squad Thursday, will receive the start at fullback in Ham's place.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Questionable for Friday
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Ham (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Friday's Christmas Day matchup against New Orleans.
Ham practiced in limited fashion Thursday after logging DNPs on both Tuesday and Wednesday, giving him a chance to suit up Friday. Though he has logged only five carries and six catches this season, Ham's absence could impact the performance of Dalvin Cook, as Ham is an important part of Minnesota's blocking scheme.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Misses another practice
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Ham (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday.
Ham has now missed back-to-back practices, putting his status for Christmas Day's game against the Saints in legitimate jeopardy. If he's unable to play Friday, the Vikings' blocking scheme will suffer a downgrade, which could impact the ceiling of Dalvin Cook.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Back from COVID list
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Ham (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.
Ham is back after a brief stint on the COVID-19 list and should resume his role as the lead blocker for Dalvin Cook.
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Vikings' C.J. Ham: Hits COVID list
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The Vikings placed Ham on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
It's unclear whether Ham tested positive for the virus or came into close contact with an infected person. Either way, Ham will need to clear the league's protocols before he's allowed back with the team. Ham has been instrumental in creating holes for Dalvin Cook to run through this season, so if he was forced to miss Sunday's game against Dallas, it would be a slight hit to the Vikings' rushing attack.
