KYLE RUDOLPH NEWS

Finds end zone in win Rudolph caught two of three targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact Rudolph's touchdown was his first of the season, and the veteran has now totaled just 12 catches for 99 yards on the season. As the No. 2 tight end in the Giants' offense, Rudolph continued playing behind starter Evan Engram. The veteran tight end played on 35 percent of the team's offensive snaps compared to Engram's 78 percent snap share. Though Rudolph showed he can still cash in from close, relying on scores from the 31-year-old is not something that will lead to consistent fantasy success. Barring an injury to Engram, Rudolph is best left off fantasy rosters.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Monday Night Football top plays: Mahomes, Chiefs narrowly escape Giants

It came down to the wire in Kansas City, as the Chiefs escaped the Giants on Monday Night Football. Here are the top plays!

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Kyle Rudolph scores first TD with Giants ' Giants vs. Chiefs Highlights Tight end Kyle Rudolph scores his first touchdown with the Giants on a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Kyle Rudolph shakes free of Ben Niemann to score first TD since Sept. 2020 New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph scores his first touchdown since September of the 2020 season on a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones...

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • NFL.COM

Jones not worried about offensive mates for Giants

Daniel Jones isn’t worrying whether running back Saquon Barkley or wide receivers Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney or Sterling Shepard are going to the lineup for the New York Giants...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

🗣️ Kyle Rudolph Mic'd Up: 'It's time to kick the door down' Check out Kyle Rudolph Mic'd Up during the team's Week 7 win against the Carolina Panthers, presented by Pepsi.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • GIANTS.COM

Limited role in win Rudolph caught both of his targets for eight yards in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Panthers.

Impact Rudolph was targeted twice in the contest, while starter Evan Engram was targeted eight times. Rudolph played on only three fewer offensive snaps than Engram, but he is the clear No. 2 in the offense. Rudolph will remain off of the fantasy radar when the Giants take on the Chiefs in Week 8.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Minor role Rudolph caught one of two targets for eight yards Sunday against the Rams.

Impact Rudolph saw 32 offensive snaps, but his role in the offensive is minimal.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass in loss Rudolph caught his only target for 14 yards in Sunday's 44-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact Rudolph played on 60 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps, his highest mark since starting tight end Evan Engram returned in Week 3. The 6-foot-6, 265-pounder was only targeted once despite the Giants trailing throughout the contest. The 31-year-old veteran has taken a clear back seat to Engram, who has also underwhelmed since returning to the field. Rudolph remains off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 6 matchup with the Rams.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role in win Rudolph secured two of three targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Saints.

Impact Rudolph played on 59 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps compared to the 68 percent played by starting tight end Evan Engram. Since Engram has returned, Rudolph has not been relied on for much offensive production. The 6-foot-6, 265-pounder will remain off the fantasy radar while Engram is healthy, especially with so many mouths to feed in New York's receiving corps. Next up for Rudolph and the Giants is a Week 5 matchup against the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Rudolph plays part of Saints' Superdome foil once again with Giants “Let’s just say I owe Kyle Rudolph a dinner or something like that,” Saquon Barkley said

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Zero targets With Evan Engram back, Rudolph did not receive a single target Sunday against the Falcons.

Impact Rudolph will be relegated to a blocking role and is a long shot to be heavily involved in the offense on a given week.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 25 yards in Week 2 Rudolph hauled in both of his targets for 25 yards in Thursday's 30-29 loss to Washington.

Impact Rudolph has had plenty of playing time to begin the season with Evan Engram (calf) sidelined, and he played 71 percent of the Giants' offensive snaps in Thursday's loss. However, he's had a limited target share and has secured four of his seven targets for 33 yards.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Rudolph caught two of five targets for eight yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Broncos.

Impact Making his Giants debut, Rudolph was essentially a non-factor in New York's passing game. With fellow tight end Evan Engram (calf) sidelined, Rudolph played on 77 percent of the team's offensive snaps. The 31-year-old will likely struggle to produce consistent fantasy value on an offense flush with pass catchers, especially when Engram returns to the field. Rudolph and the Giants' offense have a tall task ahead of them in Week 2 as they head to Washington for a Thursday night matchup.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants show little in opener, fans walk out late in loss

For the fifth straight season, the New York Giants have started the season on a losing note

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready for Sunday Rudolph (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact With Evan Engram (calf) officially ruled out, Rudolph and Kaden Smith (knee) -- who both managed injuries this week -- will serve as the Giants' top two tight ends Sunday. Rudolph himself spent most of the offseason in recovery mode from foot surgery, so it stands to reason there could be some rust to brush off early on this season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Thursday Rudolph (foot) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The Giants' tight end room is banged up at the moment, with Evan Engram (calf) still not practicing and Kaden Smith (knee) a fellow limited participant to Rudolph. Engram is trending toward an absence Week 1 versus the Broncos, which would leave TE duties to Rudolph and Smith on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jones looking for wins in 2nd full season as Giants QB

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones isn't looking at his third NFL season as a make-or-break situation

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works in limited capacity Rudolph (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact As was Kaden Smith (knee), while Evan Engram (calf) was a DNP while watching the session from a side field with the training staff. If Engram is unable to play Sunday versus the Broncos, Rudolph and Smith may be splitting TE reps to begin the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Rudolph quickly thrust into big Giants role Nothing speaks to the unpredictability of NFL injuries quite like Kyle Rudolph being the only available Giants tight end.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • NYPOST.COM

Rudolph went from PUP to top dog for Giants right now Kyle Rudolph spent most of the summer as the injured tight end. On Monday, he was the only available one on the practice field for the Giant...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

With Engram iffy, Giants may be counting on TE Kyle Rudolph

With the status of starting tight end Evan Engram uncertain because of a calf injury, the New York Giants have to hope veteran Kyle Rudolph is ready for the season opener

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy Dak Prescott gives Cowboys best chance in NFC East

The NFC East nearly crowned a 6-10 champion last year

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injuries and rehabs have Giants at less than 100% for season

The New York Giants used free agency and the draft to fill holes in the lineup and to give Joe Judge a better chance in his second season as coach

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings TE Smith likely done for season after knee surgery

The Minnesota Vikings are bracing for a season-long absence for on-the-rise tight end Irv Smith Jr., after knee surgery for a torn meniscus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS