9 HOURS AGO • TWINCITIES.COM
JOSH OLIVER #84 - TIGHT END - MINNESOTA VIKINGS
216 YDS •
19 REC •
3 TD
216 YDS
19 REC
3 TD
Vikings have ruled out tight end Josh Oliver. What does that mean for the running game? Though he has proved he can contribute in the passing game, Oliver has been a force in the running game ever since signing with the Vikings.
Ruled out for Week 12 Oliver (ankle/wrist) has been uled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact 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 Dec. 1 against the Cardinals.
12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Misses another practice Oliver (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Emily Leiker of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact 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 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.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Oliver (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Oliver never returned after exiting with an ankle injury 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, continuing to get a lot of snaps in two-TE 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.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Has sprained ankle Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Oliver sprained his left ankle during Sunday's win at Tennessee, and his status for a Week 12 game at Chicago is to be determined, Ben Goessl...
Impact Per Goessling, Oliver was seen with a walking boot on his foot following Sunday's game, and O'Connell acknowledged afterward that the tight end would be evaluated upon the Vikings returning to Minnesota. That process appears to be ongoing, and Oliver's status could gain some clarity once the team gets back on the practice field Wednesday. Over the last four games, he's recorded multiple catches on each occasion en route to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Battling ankle injury Oliver suffered a left ankle injury in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Titans and is scheduled to be evaluated in Minnesota on Monday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune rep...
Impact Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, Oliver was deemed questionable to return after suffering the ankle injury at some point in the second half of the contest, but he never checked back into the game. He played 41 of the Vikings' 73 offensive snaps in the win, finishing with three catches for 34 yards on three targets. Though an update on his status heading into next Sunday's game against the Bears won't be known until he's evaluated further, Oliver was sporting a walking boot on his ankle in the locker room after the win over Tennessee, per Goessling. A potential Oliver absence in Week 12 would free up snaps for Johnny Mundt as Minnesota's No. 2 tight end behind starter T.J. Hockenson.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Catches all three targets Sunday Oliver had three receptions on as many targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Titans.
Impact Oliver turned in his third drop-less game over the last four weeks despite dealing with a wrist injury during practice sessions. The 27-year-old finished ahead of T.J. Hockenson as the team continues to ease the latter back from major knee surgery. Oliver is providing low-end value during the process, making him a fringe option for next Sunday's tilt at Chicago.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for Week 11 Oliver (wrist/hand) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Oliver had his practice reps capped Wednesday and Thursday, but he has the green light to suit up Sunday. T.J. Hockenson is Minnesota's best pass catching tight end, but Oliver has racked up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown over the last two games while contributing in a blocking capacity as well.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Remains limited in practice Oliver (wrist/hand) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Oliver has had his reps capped in both of the Vikings' first two Week 11 practices, so he may need to put a full workout Friday to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game against the Titans. Though he's played north of 50 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps in each of the past eight games and has cleared 50 receiving yards in the last two contests, Oliver could see his role scaled back a bit if he's available Sunday. Top tight end T.J. Hockenson has suited up in the last two games after being activated from the PUP list, and he should be ready to handle more playing time Week 11 after he was eased back in with 45 and 46 percent snap shares in his first two outings of 2024.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Wednesday Oliver (wrist) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Oliver was dealing with a wrist injury last month, so perhaps he's not quite over the issue. He's coming off back-to-back strong games, with a combined 9-110-1 receiving line on 11 targets over the last two weeks. Oliver still isn't worth chasing in standard-sized fantasy leagues.
NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Surprising bigger role in win Oliver had four receptions for 52 yards on six targets in Sunday's win at Jacksonville.
Impact Oliver had a large role in the passing game even with T.J. Hockensen back and playing at full speed. Since Oliver is primarily a blocking tight end, it's hard to think his run the last two weeks (nine receptions for 110 yards) will continue especially as Hockensen gets even more integrated into the offense.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings love to tout tight end Josh Oliver, despite his unglamorous run-blocking role
The Minnesota Vikings are fully appreciative of the value Josh Oliver brings to their offense despite his unglamorous role as a run-blocking tight endNOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Five catches, touchdown in win Oliver caught all five of his targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.
Impact Oliver remained the team leader in offensive snaps at tight end in Week 9 as the Vikings eased T.J. Hockenson back into action. Oliver made the most of his opportunities, most notably reeling in a 14-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Once Hockenson is up to speed, Oliver will see a dip in usage as the team's No. 2 option at tight end.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Even with Hockenson back, Vikings will keep TE Josh Oliver involved Oliver’s stats may not be eye-popping but he’s putting together a really strong season.
NOVEMBER 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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NOVEMBER 4 • YOUTUBE
Two receptions in loss Oliver had two receptions for 30 yards on two targets in Thursday's loss to the Rams.
Impact Oliver is mostly a blocking tight end as he has just six receptions in seven games. T.J. Hockenson's return early as Week 9 from a knee injury will limit Oliver's limited upside in the passing offense.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
All set for Week 5 Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Poyer (wrist) will not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Jets in London, Alec Lewis of The Athletic r...
Impact Oliver has been limited in practice due to a wrist injury, but he'll continue to play through the issue as he's done since Week 3. The 2019 third-round pick is coming off a Week 4 performance against Green Bay in which he played a season-high 70 percent of offensive snaps while securing both of his targets for 10 yards and one touchdown, but it's worth noting that Minnesota activated starter T.J. Hockenson (knee) for a return to practice Friday, though he isn't a candidate to suit up versus New York.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in practice again Oliver (wrist) is listed as a limited participant on Thursday's injury report.
Impact Oliver continues to manage a wrist injury sustained Week 3, but which he managed to play through during Minnesota's win over the Packers in Week 4. He was also limited in practice Wednesday. Barring any setbacks, Oliver still looks on track to suit up for Sunday's game against the Jets in London and continue splitting reps at the tight end position alongside Johnny Mundt.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Limited to start week Oliver (wrist) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session.
Impact Oliver picked up a wrist injury in Week 3, though he was able to play through it in Week 4 against the Packers, during which he caught two passes for 10 yards and a touchdown. His limited participation Wednesday is likely chalked up to injury maintenance, and barring a setback, Oliver should suit up for Sunday's game against the Jets in London, England. He's caught four passes (on five targets) for 37 yards and one touchdown through the first four games of the regular season.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
TD catch in win Oliver had two receptions for ten yards, including a two-yard touchdown, on two targets in Sunday's win at Green Bay.
Impact Oliver started at tight end and played on 46 of the offense's 68 snaps. He went out for a pass on 14 snaps. Despite the touchdown, he's mostly a blocking end with just five targets in four games.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Darnold and undefeated Vikings dominate first half and hang on to beat Packers 31-29
Sam Darnold threw three touchdown passes and Jordan Addison scored twice as the Minnesota Vikings built an early 28-point lead and hung on down the stretch to beat the Green Bay Pa...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared to play Sunday Oliver (wrist) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Packers and is expected to play, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Oliver missed some practice reps earlier in the week with the wrist issue but is good to go in a key divisional matchup with Green Bay. The veteran tight end has played more of a blocking role alongside Johnny Mundt at tight end for the Vikings. Oliver has two catches for 27 yards on three targets through three games.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing wrist injury Oliver (wrist) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Oliver played 37 snaps (30 on offense, seven on special teams) in the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Texans, though it appears the 2019 third-round pick may have sustained a wrist injury during the game. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation ahead of Week 4 against the Packers.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Two receptions in season opener Oliver started at tight end and had two receptions for 27 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Oliver had 27 snaps on offense compared to 29 for Johnny Mundt, who had three targets and two receptions for 15 yards. While neither tight end was a major factor in the passing attack, that could change if Jordan Addison misses time with an ankle injury. Still, Oliver is still mostly a blocking tight end who can catch an occasional touchdown.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Two receptions in season opener Oliver started at tight end and had two receptions for 27 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Impact Oliver had 27 snaps on offense compared to 29 for Johnny Mundt, who had three targets and two receptions for 15 yards. While neither tight end was a major factor in the passing attack, that could change if Jordan Addison missed time with an ankle injury. Still, Oliver is still mostly a blocking tight end who can catch an occasional touchdown.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
