DECEMBER 10, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
K.J. OSBORN #2 - WIDE RECEIVER - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
57 YDS •
7 REC •
1 TD
57 YDS
7 REC
1 TD
Victory Friday One-on-One: K.J. Osborn ' Minnesota Vikings
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Victory Friday One-on-One: K.J. Osborn Vikings WR K.J. Osborn talked with vikings.com's Tatum Everett to look back on Thursday's win over Pittsburgh.
Thursday Night Football top plays: Vikings hold off Steelers in thriller
The Vikings jumped to a 29-0 lead and then held off a furious Steelers' charge for a 36-28 win. Here are the top plays.DECEMBER 10, 2021
Scores long TD in spot start Osborn brought in three of nine targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 36-28 win over the Steelers on Thursday night.
Impact The emerging second-year wideout drew the start in place of Adam Thielen (ankle) and ended up leading the Vikings in receiving yards thanks in large part to a 62-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Otherwise, Osborn actually slogged through a highly inefficient night, but the long score helped the University of Miami product to the second-highest yardage tally of his young career. If Thielen is still out or limited for a Week 15 Monday night divisional battle against the Bears on Dec. 20, Osborn could once again enjoy a prominent role.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Cousins heaves 62-yard TD dime to K.J. Osborn Can't-Miss Play: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins heaves 62-yard touchdown dime to wide receiver K.J. Osborn.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • NFL.COM
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Watchlist for Week 15: Streaming targets, free agent sleepers include Taylor Heinicke, Rex Burkhead, K.J. Osborn Now's the time for owners to stay ahead on the fantasy football waiver wire and scout potential free agent pickups. Prior to Weeks 14 and 15...
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Adam Thielen Injury Update Boosts K.J. Osborn Fantasy Outlook Ahead of Thursday Night Football in Week 14 Adam Thielen's lastest injury update boosts K.J. Osborn's fantasy outlook ahead of Thursday Night Football in Week 14.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Week 14 fantasy football waiver wire pickups ' K.J. Osborn, Russell Gage and more Jake Ciely's Week 14 fantasy football waivers include some top wide receivers and playoff DSTs to target in pickups
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups 2021: Fantasy Football Players You Need to Add Last week was a good time to have waiver priority or FAAB to spend. But we can't say the same about this week. There probably aren't any lea...
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Steps up in place of hurt starter Osborn had four receptions (seven targets) for 47 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions.
Impact Starter Adam Thielen (ankle) was forced out of the contest early in the first quarter, opening the door for Osborn to get more involved in the offense. The 24-year-old produced a solid fantasy line, but it wasn't even his best performance this season despite getting extra run. Osborn could continue to see increased usage if Thielen is forced to miss any time with his sprained ankle. The veteran wideout is currently listed as questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Steelers, but the short week of rest could result in Osborn's first start of the year. He would carry deep-league appeal in the event Thielen is unable to suit up.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
K.J. Osborn snags 5-yard catch for TD Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn snags 5-yard catch for TD.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Non-factor in loss Osborn caught one of two targets for five yards during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the 49ers.
Impact Osborn played 55 percent of the team's offensive snaps (30 of 55), but he was once again held to just one catch, as Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson dominated Kirk Cousins' attention. Even with the Vikings playing from behind for the majority of Sunday's loss, Osborn couldn't crack fantasy relevance. The 2020 fifth-round pick's steady playing time should keep him in the conversation, but his lack of production over the past four weeks (three catches for 44 yards) makes him a risky fantasy play in any format.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No receptions Sunday Osborn did not have a reception or carry in Sunday's win at the Chargers but did have one target.
Impact Osborn played on 51% of the offense's snaps and went out for a route on 26 of his 41 snaps. While he's getting about the same playing time as earlier in the year, he has just four targets and one reception in his last three games. Tyler Conklin has become the third option in the passing game and the duo of Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson have dominated the target share as much as ever, leaving Osborn out the outside for now. His steady playing time could make him more of a factor in shootouts.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Just one reception Sunday Osborn had one reception for 20 yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Baltimore.
Impact Osborn played a season low 26 snaps and 47% of the team's snaps on offense. He has just five targets combined the last two games, but still has a firm hold on the third receiver role.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Just two receptions Sunday Osborn had two receptions for 10 yards on three targets in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Dallas.
Impact Osborn played on 38 of the offense's 66 snaps -- about his season average -- but had his fewest targets since Week 3. Although Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen dominate the targets, Osborn remains a viable fantasy option in deeper formats. Osborn continues to get a steady workload and has a firm grasp on the third receiver role, even if the results were not there against Dallas.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Purple Pups: K.J. Osborn & Larry View photos of Vikings WR K.J. Osborn and his English bulldog, Larry, in this edition of Purple Pups.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Purple Pups Featuring K.J. Osborn & Larry Watch this edition of Purple Pups that feature Vikings WR K.J. Osborn and his English bulldog, Larry.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
K.J. Osborn gives the Vikings offense a big boost by emerging as a valuable third receiver After years without a reliable third wide receiver, the Vikings and Kirk Cousins are benefiting from Osborn's surprising contributions.
OCTOBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Grabs game-winning touchdown Osborn had six receptions for 78 yards on seven targets, including a game-winning 27-yard touchdown in overtime in Sunday's win at Carolina.
Impact Osborn has been getting steady targets in the Minnesota passing game, but hadn't had been getting much yardage the past three games (eight catches for 66 yards ). Although Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen dominate the targets, Osborn remains a viable fantasy option in deeper formats.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
K.J. Osborn embracing his unheralded role as Vikings' No. 3 receiver, and thriving in it K.J. Osborn is the unfamiliar receiver who's making a name for himself in the shadows of superstar teammates. 'Leave me open,' he dared the...
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings top Carolina 34-28 on overtime pass from Kirk Cousins to K.J. Osborn CHARLOTTE, N.C. _ Once again, the Vikings blew a double-digit lead late in regulation but came back to win. But this time the script was dif...
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Just 14 yards receiving Sunday Osborn had three receptions for 14 yards on four targets in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Impact Osborn played about the usual snap count (40 of the offense's 67 snaps) but didn't get many targets when the offense got conservative in the second half trying to protect a lead. Dede Westbrook played a season high 14 snaps and had three receptions, which is a minor concern for Osborn's usage.
OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Four touches in loss Osborn had three receptions for 26 yards on seven targets and had one carry for 10 yards in Sunday's loss to Cleveland.
Impact Osborn didn't produce many yards from scrimmage, but it was a positive sign he was second on the team in targets and used on a designed running play, especially after he had just two targets last week. Minnesota's offense struggled to move the ball against Cleveland's stout defense, so Osborn should improve next week against Detroit.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
K.J. Osborn climbs ladder for UNREAL toe-tap grab on the sideline Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn climbs ladder for UNREAL toe-tap grab on the sideline.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • NFL.COM
"Vikings Live" Player Interview: WR K.J. Osborn The Voice of the Vikings, Paul Allen, talked with WR K.J. Osborn on the Week 4 edition of "Vikings Live."
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
