Are Aaron Rodgers' Packers a top-10 team?
The Green Bay Packers are 2-1, but is their respectable start misleading given the teams they've faced?SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
MINNESOTA VIKINGS 8-2 · 2ND IN NFC NORTH
8-2 · 2ND IN NFC NORTH
Next Game at Bears · Sun 6:00PM
MIN -3.5 TOTAL 39.5
C.J. Ham - Records two catches Sunday Ham hauled in two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Impact Though he was only on the field for 11 snaps on offense, Ham had two key receptions on the first of the Vikings' two touchdown drives in the second quarter. With Dalvin Cook (shoulder) uncertain to suit up Week 4 against the Saints, Ham could see a modest uptick in snaps with one less option available out of the backfield. However, the fullback is unlikely to see an appreciable increase in touches as a runner or pass catcher, as Alexander Mattison would step into Cook's three-down lead role if Cook ends up sitting out in New Orleans.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Kendricks - Double-digit tackles in win Kendricks registered 11 tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses during Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Impact Kendricks popped up on the injury report Friday as a limited participant and was labeled as questionable, but he didn't appear limited as he played every defensive snap for a third straight game. Across three appearances, the veteran linebacker has 23 tackles and three pass defenses.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Hicks - Posts 14 stops in win Hicks recorded 14 tackles (10 solo) and one pass defense during Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Impact Hicks notched his second outing of the season with at least 14 tackles and has totaled 31 stops, two pass defenses, one sack and one interception through his first threes games with Minnesota. The veteran linebacker will look to continue his hot start against the Saints on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Power Rankings: Dolphins take top spot, Cowboys rise; who's down?
Week 3 of the NFL season was wild and unpredictable. Which teams are up and which are down? David Helman ranks all 32.SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Justin Jefferson's hidden impact; what are Bears doing with Justin Fields?
How did Justin Jefferson help the Vikings win despite a down day? Do the Bears have a plan for Justin Fields? We cover those topics and moreSEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Campbell frustrated by strategical error in Lions' loss
Dan Campbell still hadn’t forgiven himself 24 hours later for the Detroit Lions’ 28-24 loss to the Minnesota VikingsSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings offense with O'Connell still a work in progress
After opening with a decisive win against the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings have been tested the past two weeksSEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Metellus - Gets start at free safety Metellus started at free safety and had 11 total tackles, an interception and two pass defensed in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Impact Metellus got the start with Harrison Smith sidelined due to a concussion and had a strong game by allowing just four receptions on five targets for a total of 23 yards and just one missed tackle, according to Pro Football Focus. He could continue to have a large role if Smith remains sidelined in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Reagor - Just one reception Reagor had one reception for two yards on his lone target in Sunday's win over Detroit. He also returned two punts for an average of 10 yards.
Impact Reagor played just one snap on offense Sunday, so his role didn't grow after playing a surprise 10 snaps on offense Week 2. He's primarily working as a punt returner.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Johnny Mundt - Two receptions Sunday Mundt had two receptions for 23 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Impact Mundt wasn't on the field as a starter like the previous two games and played fewer snaps than Irv Smith, Jr. (37 to 28). Mundt will remain part of the offense but won't get more than a few targets per game.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New Orleans Saints Week 4 Practice Report vs Vikings
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Ben Ellefson - Career-high two receptions Ellefson had two receptions for 24 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Impact Ellefson is primary a blocking tight end, as he has just four reception in three seasons. However, he does have three this season and Sunday's output was a career high. He ran four routes on 13 snaps on offense.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dalvin Cook - Deemed day-to-day Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Cook (shoulder) is considered day-to-day, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Per Tomasson, Cook has a subluxed shoulder injury, which means it's in and out of the socket. Cook has dealt with this injury in the past, missing Week 13 last season. On this occasion, the Vikings are hopeful that Cook will be able to play through the issue while wearing a harness. However, his activity level in practice this week may provide further clarity on his status for Sunday's contest against the Saints in London. If the star running back is unable to suit up this weekend, Alexander Mattison would be the primary beneficiary.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Harrison Smith - Expects to play Sunday Smith has cleared the NFL's concussion protocols and is expected to play Sunday against New Orleans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Impact Smith sustained a concussion during the Vikings' Week 2 loss to the Eagles and was unavailable for Sunday's win over the Lions. However, he should be ready to return following a one-game absence as the Vikings prepare to travel to London to face the Saints in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Irv Smith Jr. - 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
Greg Joseph - Misses both field goals in Week 3 Joseph missed both of his field-goal attempts while going 4-for-4 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-24 victory over the Lions.
Impact Joseph attempted two field goals from 56 yards in the contest, missing both of them. The 28-year-old has now gone 3-for-5 on field goals this season and 1-for-3 from 50 yards and longer. Joseph has yet to try a field goal from 30 to 49 yards this year, something that could change in Week 4 versus New Orleans.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Week 3: Broncos beat Niners, Packers top Bucs, Jags upset Chargers
49ers-Broncos closed out Week 3 action. Earlier, Jacksonville, Miami and Indy came away with upsets. Here are the top plays!SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
K.J. Osborn - Game-winning score against Lions Osborn recorded five receptions on eight targets for 73 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Impact Justin Jefferson got a lot of attention from the Detroit defense, which opened up the field for some of the Vikings' peripheral receiving options. Osborn was among them, and he recorded a pair of 28-yard receptions -- the latter of which proved to be the game-winning touchdown. Osborn will continue to produce inconsistently as the third option -- at best -- in Minnesota's passing attack, but he has shown the ability to contribute in a significant way in each of the last two seasons.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kirk Cousins - Two touchdowns in victory Cousins completed 24 of 41 passes for 260 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Impact Cousins was forced to focus on his peripheral options as the Lions defensive gameplan was to keep the ball out of Justin Jefferson's hands. He took advantage, finding Adam Thielen and KJ Osborn for touchdowns of one and 28 yards, respectively. Cousins only averaged 6.3 yards per attempt, so he wasn't particularly efficient. However, he bounced back from a poor Week 2 performance and has managed at least 260 passing yards and multiple touchdowns in two of three games on the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Mattison - Takes over backfield late Mattison carried the ball seven times for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions. He added one reception for 16 yards.
Impact Mattison settled into his typical change of pace role and had only four carries through three quarters. However, he served as the Vikings' lead back in the final quarter of the game after Dalvin Cook exited with a shoulder injury. Though Mattison didn't get a ton of volume, he made a large impact with a 16-yard reception and trip to the end zone from six yards away. Cook was diagnosed with a dislocated shoulder after the game, so there is a chance that Mattison will get lead-back duties in a Week 4 matchup at New Orleans.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Thielen - Tallies first touchdown Thielen recorded six receptions on eight targets for 61 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Lions.
Impact Justin Jefferson was swarmed by the Lions' defense, and Thielen took advantage by tying for the team lead in targets. His biggest contribution came on a one-yard touchdown reception, though he also tallied two receptions that went for 15 yards. Thielen has steadily picked up his performance as the season has progressed, and he's now topped 50 receiving yards in consecutive games.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lions' Campbell left with FG try regret in last-minute loss
Detroit coach Dan Campbell reaped the rewards of an aggressive approach all afternoonSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saints limp to London with plenty of wide receiver issues
The New Orleans Saints boarded a plane to London on Sunday night with plenty of excess baggage, including a two-game losing streak and several questions at wide receiverSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
