IRV SMITH NEWS

Three receptions Sunday Smith had three receptions for 23 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over New Orleans in London.

Impact Smith again didn't get the start at tight end, but he got more snaps (43) on on offense than Johnny Mundt (20) and ran more routes (30-5). Despite Smith's meager production, he was third on the team in targets, which should bode well for better games ahead.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings hang on for 28-25 win over Saints in London

Greg Joseph kicked a 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left and the Minnesota Vikings hung on for a 28-25 win over New Orleans at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the Saints’ Wil Lu...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hardened by injury-riddled seasons, Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. still aiming to break out Support from mother, family has kept Smith motivated as he dealt with injuries and now looks to make a difference for the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Only two catches in Week 3 Smith caught two of six targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.

Impact Smith took a step back after breaking out with five catches and a touchdown Week 2 at Philadelphia. He also had another prominent drop after missing on a long potential touchdown pass that hit him in the hands in that game. Third receiver K.J. Osborn led the way with 73 yards and a touchdown against Detroit, and Smith's role likely will remain inconsistent moving forward in a Minnesota passing game with a lot of mouths to feed.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big loss by Vikings puts pressure on O'Connell to adjust

The Minnesota Vikings had all the answers in their well-rounded win over rival Green Bay to start coach Kevin O'Connell's first season

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings Snap Counts vs. Eagles: Irv Smith Jr. Returns to TE1 Role Smith saw his snaps nearly double in this week’s game compared to his Week 1 usage.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Locker Room Sound: Irv Smith Jr. TE Irv Smith Jr. addressed the media following Monday's loss to the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Cousins, Jefferson head Vikings' stumble in loss to Eagles

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and quarterback Kirk Cousins both had rough games in a 24-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings' Irv Smith Jr. Catches First TD Pass Since 2020, Drops Another Smith scored the Vikings’ first touchdown of the game on a short grab against the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vikings' Irv Smith Jr. Catches First TD Pass Since 2020, Drops Another Smith scored the Vikings’ first touchdown of the game on a short grab against the Eagles.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kirk Cousins caps off perfect passing drive with 2-yard TD pass to Irv Smith Jr. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins caps off a perfect passing drive with 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Irv Smith Jr.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Packers begin bid for 4th straight division title at Vikings

The Green Bay Packers visit the rival Minnesota Vikings to start the season

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings-Packers Injury Report: Jonathan Bullard Limited, Irv Smith Jr. Good to Go Plus updates on the Packers’ Allen Lazard, David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins, and more.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. Says He'll Play on Sunday vs. Packers Smith has been gradually ramping up his activity over the past month after having surgery on his thumb.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Packers' defense of NFC North title starts, yes, on defense

The evolution for three-time defending NFC North champion Green Bay into a defense-driven team has been underway for awhile

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irv Smith, Jr., Catching Again, Keeping Eyes on Week 1 Return Goal Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 31, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

From Najee Harris to Irv Smith Jr., Renee Miller's favorite 2022 draft targets Renee Miller unveils her list of players she's been targeting most often in 2022 fantasy football drafts, starting with Najee Harris.

AUGUST 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vikings' Irv Smith returns to the practice three weeks after surgery The tight end is progressing toward a Week 1 return while rookie corner Andrew Booth is

AUGUST 23, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

O'Connell Plans Vikings Scrimmage; Irv Smith, Jr. Returns Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 22, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Michael Thomas, Christian Watson, Irv Smith Jr. among those affecting 2022 fantasy rankings Michael Thomas, Christian Watson, and Irv Smith Jr. are among the key banged-up pass-catchers affecting preseason fantasy rankings. Get the...

AUGUST 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Injury Updates: Michael Thomas, Christian Watson, Irv Smith Jr. among those affecting 2022 fantasy rankings Michael Thomas, Christian Watson, and Irv Smith Jr. are among the key banged-up pass-catchers affecting preseason fantasy rankings. Get the...

AUGUST 22, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

To practice soon Smith (thumb) is closing in on a return to practice, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Coach Kevin O'Connell commented on Smith's recovery from thumb surgery after Saturday's preseason loss to the 49ers, saying the tight end "will be back on the grass" in the near future. Whether that means merely working with the Vikings' training staff on the side or actually mixing into individual drills remains to be seen, but when he does get on the field, it'll be a sign of progress as he aims to be available Week 1 against the Packers.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sudfeld, 49ers beat Vikings 17-7 in battle of backups

Nate Sudfeld led a 14-play, 79-yard drive for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-7

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. On Track to Play Week 1, Kevin O'Connell Says Smith is still recovering from thumb surgery, but the Vikings are happy with how he’s progressing.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM