Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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We'll see what's happening with Justin Jefferson (quad) and Jordan Addison (ankle) in Week 3 against Houston, but if both are out, then Nailor would be considered a must-add in all leagues. However, it appears like both will play, so Nailor is only worth stashing in deeper formats. Through two games, Nailor has four catches for 75 yards and two touchdowns on five targets. He's worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Another TD in Week 2 win
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Nailor secured three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
Nailor finished second in receiving yards to Justin Jefferson (quadriceps) and recorded his second touchdown in as many weeks to open the campaign on a 10-yard grab just past the midway point of the third quarter. Nailor had a chance for additional opportunity with Jordan Addison (ankle) missing the contest altogether and Jefferson exiting late in the third quarter, and if at least one is out for a Week 3 home showdown against the Texans, he could serve as the No. 2 wideout for Sam Darnold in what could be a high-scoring contest.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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We don't know how long Jordan Addison (ankle) will be out, so Nailor could have an expanded role for the Vikings opposite Justin Jefferson. In Week 1 at the Giants, Nailor had one catch for a 21-yard touchdown on one target, and we'll see what happens with Addison heading into Week 2 against San Francisco. In deeper leagues, Nailor is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Good to go
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Nailor (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at the Giants.
Nailor followed the same practice pattern as Jordan Addison (ankle), closing out the week with a full session after being limited Wednesday and Thursday. Nailor is expected to open the season as Minnesota's No. 3 wide receiver, but it's not clear exactly what that will mean in terms of his quantity of snaps and targets. Last year, K.J. Osborn handled the No. 3 WR role in coach Kevin O'Connell's offense and averaged just 4.7 targets per game even though the Vikings averaged 37.1 pass attempts and Justin Jefferson missed a large chunk of the season.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Limited again Thursday
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Nailor (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
The Vikings' Week 1 injury report includes just two players, but the other one aside from Nailor is Jordan Addison (ankle). Both wide receivers have operated with caps on their practice reps Wednesday and Thursday, but coach Kevin O'Connell has acknowledged that Nailor is a few days behind Addison in his recovery, per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Friday's report may provide clarity into whether one or both of them is on track to suit up Sunday at the Giants.
Nailor (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Mere hours after head coach Kevin O'Connell told Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press that Nailor may have a cap on his reps Wednesday due to an ankle injury, the third-year receiver upheld that comment. Both Jordan Addison (ankle) and Nailor are in the same boat this week, so their activity levels will be monitored over the next two days to get a sense of their respective chances of playing in Sunday's season opener at the Giants. Nailor is entering the 2024 campaign as the Vikings' No. 3 wideout behind Justin Jefferson and Addison, but in 21 career appearances so far, he's managed just 12 catches (on 19 targets) for 228 yards and one touchdown.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Dealing with ankle injury
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Nailor is dealing with an ankle injury and may have practice limitations this week, Dane Mizutani of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell suggested Wednesday that he won't have a good idea until later in the week about the wideout's availability for Sunday's season opener at the Giants. After missing most of last season with hamstring injuries and then a concussion, Nailor seemingly won Minnesota's No. 3 receiver job this summer, emerging ahead of Brandon Powell, Trishton Jackson and Trent Sherfield. The good news for Minnesota is that O'Connell sounded more optimistic about the status of No. 2 receiver Jordan Addison, who has been bothered by an ankle sprain since mid-August.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Another strong preseason game
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Nailor had one reception for 31 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland.
Nailor started at outside receiver and played just 19 snaps as the Vikings rested most of their starting offense. He built upon an impressive first preseason game and has a strong hold on the No. 3 receiver job at this point in the preseason over Brandon Powell. The No. 3 receiver role could have significant fantasy value with tight end T.J. Hockenson set to miss several games coming back from a torn ACL and Jordan Addison facing a potential suspension for a DUI charge.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Strong showing in first preseason game
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Nailor had three receptions for 63 yards on four targets in Saturday's preseason win over Las Vegas.
Nailor started at wide receiver due to Justin Jefferson sitting out the game. The former has drawn raves in camp for his play and backed it up with a strong performance. His only blemish was being unable to bring in a catchable ball in the end zone in traffic on fourth-and-goal. Brandon Powell didn't have a target or reception in the game. Nailor looks like he has a large lead for the No. 3 receiver role, which could have significant fantasy value due to tight end T.J. Hockenson set to miss several games coming back from January surgery for a torn ACL and Jordan Addison facing a potential suspension for a DUI charge.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Listed as co-starter at No. 3 WR
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Nailor and Brandon Powell are both listed as the No. 3 receiver for the Vikings on the team's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. In 11 personnel groupings this summer, Nailor has been the primary No. 3 receiver, The Athletic reports.
Nailor has had a strong camp and is seen by most observers as having the job to lose at this point. However, it's still early in camp as preseason games begin. Whoever wins the role could have significant fantasy value early in the season with the Vikings possibly utilizing a third receiver more than in the recent past with tight end T.J. Hockenson likely to miss several games in coming back from January surgery for a torn ACL. Also, No. 2 wideout Jordan Addison is facing a potential suspension.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Could be favorite for No. 3 WR role
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Nailor is likely the internal favorite to be Minnesota's No. 3 receiver at this stage of training camp, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
It's early in the competition for the third receiver role, but it was thought Brandon Powell had a lead for the job at the start of training camp. It's also possible the Vikings bring in another veteran to compete for the sport. Nailor showed improvement in a limited sample size in his third season last year (12 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets) and has drawn praise early in camp, but the competition is wide open against Powell and Trent Sherfield. Whoever wins the gig could get a significant number of targets early in the season with tight end T.J. Hockenson likely to miss several games in coming back from January surgery for a torn ACL.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Dealing with illness
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Nailor missed the first two days of Minnesota's mandatory minicamp with an illness, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
According to Lewis, Nailor was a standout performer during the first few days of OTAs, but an illness is now compromising his ability to carry that momentum into minicamp. The 25-year-old wide receiver appeared in just six games for Minnesota last season, catching three of his six targets for 29 yards while playing 94 total offensive snaps. Once Nailor moves past the illness, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the Minnesota wideout room behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Moves to IR
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Nailor (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Nailor had already been ruled out for the Vikings' regular-season finale, but he'll be forced to miss the team's next four games after going on IR. Unless Minnesota is able to make it to the Super Bowl, the second-year wideout's season is over. Nailor has struggled to stay on the field this year, appearing in just six games and catching three passes for 29 yards.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Missing third consecutive game
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Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
The second-year wideout has yet to clear protocol after sustaining a concussion during the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Raiders. The loss of Nailor is another blow to a depleted group of weapons in Minnesota, as Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn and Brandon Powell are the only wide receivers that won't carry injury designations into Week 17.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
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Nailor (concussion) was deemed a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice walk-through.
Nailor has missed Minnesota's past two games while in concussion protocol, and his DNP on Wednesday casts uncertainty about his chances of returning Sunday versus Green Bay. However, it should be noted that the Vikings held a walk-through Wednesday, so Nailor's absence is an estimation, and a clearer picture of his progress (or lack thereof) should come over the remainder of the practice week. Jordan Addison was also listed as a nonparticipant Wednesday as he manages an ankle injury, so Nailor could see more opportunities Sunday if he's able to play and Addison is held out.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Missing Week 16
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Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Nailor missed Minnesota's Week 15 overtime loss to the Bengals, and it now seems that his concussion will hinder him for at least one more game. The second-year wideout was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. Brandon Powell could see more snaps in the Vikings' wide receiver room with Nailor missing Week 16.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Still not practicing
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Nailor (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
The wide receiver entered concussion protocol Dec. 10 and missed this past Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss to Cincinnati as a result. Nailor will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol before he's eligible for game action, and the fact that he's not practicing to begin Week 16 prep doesn't bode well for his chances of gaining clearance for this Sunday's game against Detroit.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Not cleared to practice
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Nailor (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.
Nailor sustained the concussion at some point during Sunday's 3-0 win over the Raiders, but he played 17 snaps on offense and recorded two catches for 13 yards on five targets prior to leaving the contest. He'll have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be available for Saturday's matchup against the Bengals.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Enters concussion protocol
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Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said after Sunday's 3-0 win over the Raiders that Nailor has entered the NFL's concussion protocol, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
It's unclear when Nailor sustained the concussion, as he finished Sunday's game with two catches for 15 yards and his five targets on the day were third on the team behind T.J. Hockenson and K.J. Osborn. Nailor will have a shortened window to clear the league's five-step protocol as the Vikings face the Bengals on Dec. 16.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: One grab in win
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Nailor caught his only target for 16 yards in Sunday's 27-19 win over the Saints.
Nailor's one reception was his first of the 2023 campaign, as the second-year wideout made his return from a hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve earlier this season. The 24-year-old played 67 of the Vikings' 73 offensive snaps, behind Jordan Addison (71) and well ahead of Brandon Powell (49). Despite his high snap percentage, Nailor was basically an afterthought on a day when quarterback Joshua Dobbs attempted 34 passes. Going forward, the six-foot receiver should be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes, especially with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) and K.J. Osborn (concussion) likely returning in the near future. The Vikings will visit the Broncos in Week 11.
