Oliver had one reception for 26 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Oliver returned after missing two games due to an ankle injury. He played on 30 of the offense's 60 snaps, so he was back to his usual workload. He had an uptick in receptions (12 in three games) before the injury, but may not get as many the final four regular season games with T.J. Hockenson back to full speed after returning from a torn ACL.
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Team
Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
3/21/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 265 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 3; Pk (JAC)
Birthplace
Paso Robles, CA, USA
Position
TE
College
San Jose State
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Baltimore Ravens
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2019-2020
(1 season)
Oliver had one reception for 26 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Oliver returned after missing two games due to an ankle injury. He played on 30 of the offense's 60 snaps, so he was back to his usual workload. He had an uptick in receptions (12 in three games) before the injury, but may not get as many the final four regular season games with T.J. Hockenson back to full speed after returning from a torn ACL.
Oliver (wrist/ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday. In advance of missing the last two games due to a sprained ankle, Oliver wasn't able to practice in any capacity, so his ability to handle every rep in his return to the field Wednesday indicates he's more or less back to 100 percent. Prior to the recent absence, he recorded multiple catches in four straight contests on his way to a cumulative 14-174-2 line on 16 targets. That said, with T.J. Hockenson slowly but surely increasing his snap share (60-plus percent the last two outings), Oliver may not have as large of a workload available to him Sunday against the Falcons.
Oliver (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports. It's Oliver's first practice since injuring his ankle Nov. 17. Coach Kevin O'Connell stated earlier in the week on Monday that he expected Oliver back for Sunday's Week 14 game against the Falcons. In Oliver's absence, T.J. Hockenson saw a spiked role, playing 68 and 64 percent of the offensive snaps, while logging a 10-142-0 receiving line on 15 targets. Oliver's return would be a slight negative for Hockenson.
Coach Kevin O'Connell said Monday that Oliver (ankle) is expected to return next Sunday against the Falcons, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Oliver has missed the Vikings' past two games. In his absence, T.J. Hockenson has seen elevated snap rates of 68 and 64 percent after playing 48 percent or less of the snaps in his first three games back from the reserve/PUP list. It's unclear what Oliver's return will do to Hockenson's snap share, if anything. In his two games without Oliver, Hockenson has totaled 10-142-0 receiving on 15 targets. Oliver's the better blocker of the duo.
Oliver (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. He hasn't practiced since suffering the ankle injury Week 11 and now is confirmed to be out for a second straight game. T.J. Hockenson noticed large increases in snap and route share with Oliver out last week, taking advantage to the tune of a 7-114-0 receiving line on nine targets.
Oliver (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Thursday. Oliver was also estimated as a DNP on Wednesday. The tight end hasn't practiced since spraining his ankle Week 11 against Tennessee and missed last Sunday's game against the Bears. Johnny Mundt figures to again get increased offensive snaps this Sunday versus Arizona if Oliver is unable to suit up.
Oliver (ankle/wrist) did not practice Wednesday. Oliver didn't play last Sunday against the Bears, allowing T.J. Hockenson to see a spiked snap rate. After playing 48 percent of the offensive snaps or less in each of his first three games of action, Hockenson played 68 percent of the downs versus Chicago, turning in a 7-114-0 receiving line on nine targets. Oliver's continued absence would be a boost to Hockenson's fantasy stock.
Oliver (ankle/wrist) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears. Oliver will sit out a game for the first time this season. T.J. Hockenson is expected to expand his role in his fourth game back from a torn ACL, while Johnny Mundt should see additional snaps in a depth role. Oliver's next chance to suit up will be Sunday, Dec. 1 against the Cardinals.
Oliver (ankle/wrist) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Emily Leiker of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. With two straight absences from practice to begin Week 12 prep, Oliver could be facing an uphill battle to suit up Sunday against the Bears after spraining his left ankle in the Vikings' Week 11 win over the Titans. If Oliver is sidelined in Chicago this weekend, T.J. Hockenson would likely benefit from a boost in playing time after logging snap shares between 45 and 46 percent in his first three games since being activated from the PUP list Oct. 25.