Nailor had one reception for 11 yards on three targets in Sunday's win at Jacksonville. Nailor played on 42 of the offense's 84 snaps as he works as the No. 3 receiver. However, he may not get many targets with T.J. Hockenson returning and back to full speed.
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ACTIVELatest Jalen Nailor news
Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
3/2/1999 (25)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 6; Pk (MIN)
Birthplace
Palmdale, CA, USA
Position
WR
College
Michigan State
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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DraftKings points 6.0FanDuel Points 5.2REC 1.8REC YDS 25.2LNG 13.9TD 0.3CBSS fantasy points 4.2ESPN fantasy points 4.2Yahoo fantasy points 5.1
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Full season projectionsREC 32.6REC YDS 267.3LNG 17.0
Nailor had one reception for 11 yards on three targets in Sunday's win at Jacksonville. Nailor played on 42 of the offense's 84 snaps as he works as the No. 3 receiver. However, he may not get many targets with T.J. Hockenson returning and back to full speed.
Nailor caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts. Nailor's touchdown Sunday was his fourth trip to the end zone through eight games this season. The 25-year-old continues to see steady involvement in Minnesota's offense as the No. 3 wideout, earning multiple targets in all but two games. With that said, Nailor is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes based on his inconsistent and modest production while also being touchdown-dependent. The Vikings will visit the Jaguars in Week 10.
Nailor had two receptions for 16 yards on four targets in Thursday's loss to the Rams. Nailor was second on the team in targets and played on 21 of the offense's 50 snaps. He's stayed involved in moving to the third receiver role, however his role also could be reduced if T.J. Hockenson is able to return from a knee injury in a Week 9 matchup against the Colts.
Nailor had four receptions for 76 yards on five targets in Sunday's loss to Detroit. After failing to register a target in a Week 5 win over the Jets, Nailor was active and second in the team in targets. He played on 44 of the offense's 60 snaps as he'll be involved when the team uses three-receiver sets. However, his production will likely be erratic as a distant third option behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. His No. 3 receiver role could also be reduced if T.J. Hockenson is able to return from a knee injury Thursday against the Rams.
Nailor didn't have a target or carry in Sunday's win over the Jets in London. Nailor played on 41 of the offense's 73 snaps and went out on 25 routes, according to Pro Football Focus. Nailor is getting time in the offense as the third receiver, but may not get many targets as long as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are healthy. Nailor's role could be reduced further if T.J. Hockenson is able to return from a knee injury after Minnesota's bye in Week 6.
Nailor secured one of two targets for 31 yards and netted no gain on one punt return in the Vikings' 31-29 win over the Packers on Sunday. Nailor shifted to the No. 3 receiver role due to Jordan Addison returning from a two-game absence due to an ankle issue, but the former still made an impact on his one catch. The 2022 sixth-round pick saw his season-opening touchdown streak snapped at three games, but given his speed, Nailor should continue seeing a small share of complementary targets from Sam Darnold overseas in a London battle against the Jets in Week 5.
Nailor caught three of four targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans. While he didn't see big volume once again, even with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined, Nailor still extended his season-opening TD streak to three games with a four-yard reception from Sam Darnold in the third quarter. Nailor has yet to see more than four targets in a game, so his production so far has been almost entirely dependent on his trips to the end zone, but he'll look to hit pay dirt again in Week 4 against the Packers.
Nailor secured three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday. 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.
Nailor had one reception on one target for a 21-yard touchdown in Sunday's win over the Giants. Nailor played just 26 of 55 snaps on offense and was outsnapped by Brandon Powell (30 snaps) even though he had clearly won the No. 3 receiver role in the preseason. The Vikings may have limited Nailor's snaps after he had a sore ankle that limited him in practice last week. If fully healthy, he could have a much larger role in the offense next week against the 49ers if Jordan Addison missed time with an ankle injury.