K.J. OSBORN NEWS

K.J. Osborn delivers with game on the line and eyes on his Vikings teammates Being a third receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen means that K.J. Osborn will face favorable coverages and golden opportunitie...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Kirk Cousins Throws Late TD Pass to K.J. Osborn, Vikings Beat Lions 28-24 Cousins hit K.J. Osborn for the game-winning score with less than a minute remaining.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Cousins lofts go-ahead 28-yard TD to Osborn late in fourth quarter Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completes a 28-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver K.J. Osborn.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • NFL.COM

Just two targets Monday Osborn had two receptions for 25 yards on two targets in Monday's loss at Philadelphia.

Impact It's not a good sign for Osborn's role in the offense that he was targeted just twice in a game where the Vikings were forced to air it out after falling behind early (Kirk Cousins had 46 passing attempts). Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson had 19 combined targets and Irv Smith had eight targets, so while Osborn was on the field for 47 of the offense's 61 snaps and ran 42 routes, he wasn't really in the game plan. Despite a new head coach in Minnesota, the No. 3 receiver continues to be an afterthought in the offense.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darrell Henderson, K.J. Osborn need more love, and more final preseason fantasy football observations KC Joyner answers a big question pertaining to each NFL team as he helps fantasy managers prepare for Week 1 of the 2022 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Vikings acquire WR Jalen Reagor from Eagles

The Eagles have traded former first-round WR Jalen Reagor to the Vikings for a pair of late-round draft picks.

AUGUST 31, 2022

Doesn't suit up Saturday Osborn didn't play in Saturday's preseason defeat to the 49ers, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Osborn joined the Vikings' top two wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen on the sideline. While Jefferson and Thielen also didn't suit up in preseason Week 1 at Las Vegas, Osborn did play, logging eight offensive snaps and catching his only target for 10 yards. The third-year pro has settled into the third receiver role in Minnesota's offense, which may yield more fruit this year under new coach Kevin O'Connell.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

K.J. Osborn Mic'd Up at Vikings Training Camp Watch as Vikings WR K.J. Osborn was wired for sound during a recent training camp practice at the TCO Performance Center.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Leader in No. 3 WR battle Osborn is drawing raves early in training camp and has become the clear leader for the No. 3 receiver role, the Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "He's been r...

Impact Osborn has been primarily used in the slot during practices, which feature more three-receiver sets under the new coaching staff. Osborn recorded a 50-655-7 stat line on 82 targets over 17 contests last season, but he could see his usage increase if the Vikings move away from a run-first offense. Albert Wilson, Bisi Johnson, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Dan Chisena and Jalen Nailor are also competing for the No. 3 role, but even the No. 4 role could have value this season for the Vikings in the new offense.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

K.J. Osborn Outrunning 'Slow' Moniker & Boosting His Blocking Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 2, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

3 Observations: K.J. Osborn Goes & Gets It The Vikings conducted their fourth practice of 2022 Training Camp on July 30.

JULY 31, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Good to go for training camp Osborn, who missed time during spring practices with an undisclosed injury, is back in action for training camp, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Osborn, who recorded a 50-655-7 stat line on 82 targets over 17 contests last season, has noted that his goal is to be a "complete" target for quarterback Kirk Cousins in a Vikings offense that could move receivers around more this season. As things stand, Osborn gives the team a legit third option at the wide receiver position behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined to start minicamp Osborn didn't practice during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp due to an undisclosed injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The severity of Osborn's injury is unclear, but he joined fellow wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette (leg) as a non-participant Tuesday. Despite their offseason injuries, Osborn and Smith Marsette are slated to be the top two receivers behind Minnesota's dynamic duo of Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn wants to become 'a home run hitter' this season After emerging as a very reliable target for quarterback Kirk Cousins last season, Osborn is hoping to become an even bigger threat this sea...

JUNE 3, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Four targets in Week 18 Osborn caught one of four targets for 21 yards and one score during Week 18's 31-17 win over the Bears.

Impact Osborn finished the 2021 campaign with 50 receptions for 655 yards and seven touchdowns. He started the season off hot with 12 receptions for 167 yards through the first two weeks, but he took a backseat as Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen demanded the majority of Kirk Cousins' attention. However, after Thielen went down with a high-ankle sprain in Week 13, Osborn once again stepped up his game. Over the last six contests of the year, Osborn totaled 19 catches for 290 yards and five touchdowns -- including one in each of the Vikings' last three games.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

One PFF stat proves K.J. Osborn is ridiculously underrated That man is gooooood!

JANUARY 16, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Kevin Fishbain: And we've got coverage gaffe No. 3, this one... - The Athletic And we've got coverage gaffe No. 3, this one left K.J. Osborn wide open in the end zone. The Bears have blown a 14-3 lead and trail 24-17 wi...

JANUARY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits pay dirt in loss Osborn had three receptions (five targets) for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-10 loss to Green Bay.

Impact Osborn stepped into the starting lineup in place of Adam Thielen (ankle) as expected, and he delivered a strong fantasy performance with a second-half touchdown. The 24-year-old was already seeing his role increase prior to Thielen's season-ending injury last week, scoring four of his six touchdowns over the last five weeks. The Vikings will take on the Bears in a meaningless game (from a playoffs standpoint), but Osborn and the rest of Minnesota's offensive options would benefit if Kirk Cousins (illness) is able to return.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Mannion zips 14-yard throw to K.J. Osborn for QB's first career TD Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sean Mannion zips a 14-yard throw to Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn for the quarterback's first career touc...

JANUARY 3, 2022 • NFL.COM

Locked in for No. 2 receiver spot Osborn is expected to serve as Minnesota's No. 2 receiver from the remainder of the season after the Vikings placed Adam Thielen (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday, Andrew Kramme...

Impact Osborn had already held the No. 2 role for most of the past four games with Thielen either out or exiting early due to the left ankle sprain. The second-year wideout has a four-game streak with at least three catches and a 79 percent snap share, averaging 3.8 receptions for 54.8 yards on 6.5 targets in that time while scoring three times. He also put up decent numbers in September as Minnesota's No. 3 receiver, but Osborn was unable to sustain the volume when Thielen and Jefferson were both simultaneously healthy. While he may be a distant second to Jefferson now, Osborn appears solidly ahead of Dede Westbrook, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Dan Chisena as the Vikings prepare to close out their season against the Packers (Week 17) and Bears (Week 18).

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up in loss Osborn recorded five receptions on seven targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.

Impact Osborn maintained an increased role in Minnesota's offense as Adam Thielen was limited by an ankle injury. He took advantage by finishing second on the team in targets, yards and receptions. Additionally, he tallied long receptions of 30 and 19 yards while also finding the end zone on a six-yard catch midway through the fourth quarter. Osborn's ability to impact the game in a similar way in a Week 17 matchup against Green Bay will likely come down to Thielen's ability to take the field.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cousins' pass tips off Osborn's hands at goal line for Rams INT Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins' pass tips off wide receiver K.J. Osborn's hands at goal line for Los Angeles Rams INT.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Three grabs in start Osborn secured all three targets for 21 yards in the Vikings' 17-9 win over the Bears on Monday night.

Impact Osborn drew another start for Adam Thielen (ankle), but unlike the Week 14 Thursday night win over the Steelers when he'd cobbled together a strong fantasy effort with a late touchdown, there was no such development Monday night. The University of Miami product could be back to his usual No. 3 role for Sunday's critical Week 16 home battle against the Rams, considering Thielen was considered a game-time decision Monday night.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shoulder injury 'over with' as Vikings harness power of Cook

Dalvin Cook left his injury in the dust with the Pittsburgh defense last week

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB Report for Week 15 pickups, free agents RBs like Rashaad Penny and Justin Jackson will be high on waiver lists, but QB Jimmy Garoppolo and WRs like K.J. Osborn will also be among W...

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM