MINNESOTA VIKINGS NEWS

Brandon Powell - Two receptions as No. 3 WR Powell had two receptions for 16 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the 49ers. He also had one punt return for ten yards.

Impact Powell worked as the third receiver with Jalen Nailor starting opposite Justin Jefferson with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined. Powell could move into the starting lineup if both Addison and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined Week 3 against Houston.

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Dallas Turner - Viewed as day-to-day Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that Turner is day-to-day with a knee injury, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Turner played 18 defensive snaps and recorded two total tackles before leaving Minnesota's Week 2 win with a knee injury. If Turner is forced to miss time, expect Pat Jones to see more work on the Vikings' defense as a rotational edge rusher.

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Johnny Mundt - Two receptions in win Mundt had two receptions for 12 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over San Francisco.

Impact Josh Oliver and Mundt both started the game in a two-TE set, but Mundt got more playing time (38 snaps compared to 29) and had more targets (Oliver had none). Mundt is clearly the receiving tight end option in the offense with T.J. Hockenson out while coming back from a knee injury, but he's not a big factor in the passing game. However, that could change if both Jordan Addison (ankle) and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined Week 3 against Houston.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trishton Jackson - Gets time on offense Jackson didn't have a carry or target in Sunday's win over San Francisco but played five snaps on offense.

Impact Jackson was inactive for Week 1 but got some playing time on offense in Week 2 with Jordan Addison out with an ankle injury. He could have an expanded role as the fourth receiver Week 3 against Houston if both Addison and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Sherfield Sr. - One reception in win Sherfield had one reception for 17 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over San Francisco.

Impact Sherfield played on 16 of the offense's 54 offensive snaps. He moved into the third receiver role behind Jalen Nailor, who had 50 snaps on offense and four targets, with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined. Sherfield could see an expanded role Week 3 against Houston if both Addison and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Addison - Could return to action Week 3 Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday the team is hoping Addison (ankle) will be available Week 3 versus the Texans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Connell said the Vikings will need to see what type of work Addison can handle in practice this week, and that the team's priority remains his long-term health, but it looks like there's a chance the second-year wideout could be back in action as early as Sunday. Top wide receiver Justin Jefferson (quad), who was forced out of action Week 2 due to a quadriceps bruise, has also been labeled day-to-day, which bodes well for the health of Minnesota's passing game heading into a tough road matchup against Houston.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Addison - Could return to action Week 3 Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday the team is hoping Addison (ankle) will be available Week 3 versus the Texans, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Impact O'Connell said the Vikings will need to see what type of work Addison can handle in practice this week, and that the team's priority remains his long-term health, but it looks like there's a chance the second-year wideout could be back in action as early as Sunday. Top wide receiver Justin Jefferson (quad), who was forced out of action Week 2 due to a quadriceps bruise, has also been labeled day-to-day, which bodes well for the health of Minnesota's passing game heading into a tough road matchup against Houston.

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Justin Jefferson - Deemed day-to-day Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Jefferson (quadriceps) is "day-to-day" and came into team facilities "feeling pretty good," Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tri...

Impact O'Connell seems optimistic about Jefferson's chances of being available Week 3 versus the Texans after the star wide receiver was forced out of Sunday's 23-17 win over the 49ers due to a right quad contusion. Through two games this season, including his early exit Sunday, Jefferson has piled up eight catches for 192 yards and two scores on 13 targets, shutting down any concerns about his ability to produce at a high level with Sam Darnold under center. Minnesota should provide another update on Jefferson's status by Wednesday at the latest, when the team's first official injury report of Week 3 will be released.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson - Deemed day-to-day Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Jefferson (quadriceps) is "day-to-day" and came into team facilities "feeling pretty good," Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tri...

Impact O'Connell seems optimistic about Jefferson's chances of being available Week 3 versus the Texans after the star wide receiver was forced out of Sunday's 23-17 win over the 49ers due to a right quad contusion. Through two games this season, including his early exit Sunday, Jefferson has piled up eight catches for 192 yards and two scores on 13 targets, shutting down any concerns about his ability to produce at a high level with Sam Darnold under center. Minnesota should provide another update on Jefferson's status by Wednesday at the latest, when the team's first official injury report of Week 3 will be released.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL Week 2 betting recap: 'We couldn't have written a better script'

The favorites fell flat in the early window of Week 2, equaling a 'monumental result' for sportsbooks. Patrick Everson talked to oddsmakers...

SEPTEMBER 16

NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs hold top spot; Saints, Bills, Bucs storm list

The Chiefs remain in the top spot in Bucky Brooks' Top 10, but five new teams jump onto the list in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

SEPTEMBER 16

NFL Week 2 highlights: Texans, Chiefs get big wins while 49ers, Cowboys suffer upsets

The Lions, Chiefs and Bears are all in action in a stacked NFL Week 2 slate. Follow along for all the top plays and highlights here!

SEPTEMBER 16

Jalen Nailor - Another TD in Week 2 win Nailor secured three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Nailor finished second in receiving yards to Justin Jefferson (quadriceps) and recorded his second touchdown in as many weeks to open the campaign on a 10-yard grab just past the midway point of the third quarter. Nailor had a chance for additional opportunity with Jordan Addison (ankle) missing the contest altogether and Jefferson exiting late in the third quarter, and if at least one is out for a Week 3 home showdown against the Texans, he could serve as the No. 2 wideout for Sam Darnold in what could be a high-scoring contest.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Nailor - Another TD in Week 2 win Nailor secured three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Nailor finished second in receiving yards to Justin Jefferson (quadriceps) and recorded his second touchdown in as many weeks to open the campaign on a 10-yard grab just past the midway point of the third quarter. Nailor had a chance for additional opportunity with Jordan Addison (ankle) missing the contest altogether and Jefferson exiting late in the third quarter, and if at least one is out for a Week 3 home showdown against the Texans, he could serve as the No. 2 wideout for Sam Darnold in what could be a high-scoring contest.

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Ty Chandler - Outperforms Jones in win Chandler rushed 10 times for 82 yards in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He was also sacked on a pass attempt.

Impact Chandler blew backfield mate Aaron Jones away in production, as he outgained the veteran back by a full 50 rush yards on just one additional carry. Chandler's lack of involvement in the passing game wasn't ideal, but considering he recorded three receptions in Week 1 and 21 last season in part-time duty, his absence from the air attack is likely just a one-game outlier. Chandler's explosiveness combined with the desire to keep Jones fresh throughout the long season and the latter's fumble at the shadow of the goal line Sunday should help lock in another solid role for Chandler in Week 3 against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Chandler - Outperforms Jones in win Chandler rushed 10 times for 82 yards in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He was also sacked on a pass attempt.

Impact Chandler blew backfield mate Aaron Jones away in production, as he outgained the veteran back by a full 50 rushing yards on just one additional carry. Chandler's lack of involvement in the passing game wasn't ideal, but considering he recorded three receptions Week 1 and 21 last season in part-time duty, his absence from the air attack is likely just a one-game outlier. Chandler's explosiveness combined with the desire to keep Jones fresh throughout the long season, and the latter's fumble at the shadow of the goal line Sunday should help lock in another solid role for Chandler in Week 3 against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

2024 NFL odds: Underdogs dominate Week 2

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SEPTEMBER 16

Justin Jefferson - Downplays injury Following Sunday's win over the 49ers, Jefferson downplayed the bruised right quadriceps that he sustained during the contest, Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports.

Impact "I'm not seriously injured," Jefferson noted after the game. "So that's the main important thing. So it's just all about getting to the training room, making sure my body is right for next week, and I'll be ready to go next Sunday." For his part, when discussing the star wideout's quad issue, coach Kevin O'Connell said, "it's pretty sore....(but) he's already up and moving, and we'll just treat that thing and hopefully he'll be day-to-day, and we'll see how his status looks for next week." In any case, added context regarding Jefferson's Week 3 status (versus Houston) will arrive no later than Wednesday when the Vikings return to practice.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson - Downplays injury Jefferson downplayed the bruised right quadricep that he sustained in Sunday's 23-17 win over the 49ers, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. "I'm not seriously injured," Jefferson s...

Impact Head coach Kevin O'Connell more or less echoed Jefferson's sentiments, noting that the wideout is "sore" but is "hopefully day-to-day" heading into the Vikings' next game Week 3 versus Houston. Though the Vikings seem optimistic that Jefferson will avoid an absence, he could still have his practice activity monitored carefully this week. The team will provide another update on Jefferson no later than Wednesday, when the Vikings will issue their first Week 3 practice report. Jefferson finished with four catches for 133 yards on seven targets in the Week 2 win, with the bulk of his production coming on a 97-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the second quarter.

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Vikings WR Justin Jefferson leaves game vs. 49ers with quadriceps injury

Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson left the game against San Francisco on Sunday with an injury to his right quadriceps.

SEPTEMBER 15

Dallas Turner - Dealing with knee injury Turner sustained a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-17 win over the 49ers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Turner sustained the injury during the Vikings' final defensive series of Sunday's game, and he finished the contest with two tackles (one solo). Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after Sunday's win that he doesn't believe Turner's knee issue is long-term. Turner's status for Week 3 against the Packers will be more clear when the Vikings' first injury report of the week is released.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Turner - Dealing with knee injury Turner sustained a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-17 win over the 49ers, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Turner sustained the injury during the Vikings' final defensive series of Sunday's game, and he finished the contest with two tackles (one solo). Head coach Kevin O'Connell said after Sunday's win that he doesn't believe Turner's knee issue is long-term. Turner's status for Week 3 against the Packers will be clearer when the Vikings' first injury report of the week is released.

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Aaron Jones - Outpaced by Chandler in win Jones rushed nine times for 32 yards and secured five of six targets for 36 yards in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Jones saw backfield mate Ty Chandler outpace him by one carry, although the former had a sizable pass-catching role while the latter was not involved as a receiver. Nevertheless, Jones' longest catch of the afternoon, an 18-yarder late in the third quarter, resulted in a fumble at the 49ers' two-yard line that San Francisco recovered. The miscue could have been very costly in a tight game, and it remains to be seen if it will cost Jones, who only had one additional touch the rest of the game, any opportunities in a Week 3 home matchup against the Texans.

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Sam Darnold - Leads upset win short-handed Darnold completed 17 of 26 passes for 268 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and added five carries for 32 yards in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He...

Impact Darnold wasn't quite as efficient as he'd been during a Week 1 win over the Giants where he'd misfired on only five pass attempts, but considering he was missing Jordan Addison (ankle) from the onset of the game and then lost Justin Jefferson (quadriceps) late in the third quarter. Well before the latter's exit from the game, however, the duo connected for a 97-yard touchdown pass that served as the highlight of the afternoon, and essentially, the difference in the game. Darnold did take his lumps against an aggressive 49ers defense that sacked him three times and hit him an additional three times, jarring the ball loose twice. While Darnold and the Vikings were still able to escape with a high-quality victory, they will be hard-pressed to duplicate their success in a Week 3 home matchup against the Texans if neither Jefferson nor Addison are available for that contest.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Jefferson - Has quad contusion Coach Kevin O'Connell said after Sunday's 23-17 win against the 49ers that Jefferson suffered a bruised quadriceps in the contest, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact On the play that precipitated his departure late in the third quarter, Jefferson took a hit to his upper right leg that caused him to stay on the turf for a bit before going to the sideline tent and then locker room. O'Connell told Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com that Jefferson is "pretty sore," and "hopefully" the wide receiver will be day-to-day. As a result, Jefferson's status will be one to monitor closely as the Vikings gear up for a Week 3 matchup with the Texans next Sunday, especially with fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison sitting out Week 2 with a sore right ankle.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE