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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Another strong preseason game
Nailor had one reception for 31 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason win over Cleveland.
Nailor started at outside receiver and played just 19 snaps as the Vikings rested most of their starting offense. He built upon an impressive first preseason game and has a strong hold on the No. 3 receiver job at this point in the preseason over Brandon Powell. The No. 3 receiver role could have significant fantasy value with tight end T.J. Hockenson set to miss several games coming back from a torn ACL and Jordan Addison facing a potential suspension for a DUI charge.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Strong showing in first preseason game
Nailor had three receptions for 63 yards on four targets in Saturday's preseason win over Las Vegas.
Nailor started at wide receiver due to Justin Jefferson sitting out the game. The former has drawn raves in camp for his play and backed it up with a strong performance. His only blemish was being unable to bring in a catchable ball in the end zone in traffic on fourth-and-goal. Brandon Powell didn't have a target or reception in the game. Nailor looks like he has a large lead for the No. 3 receiver role, which could have significant fantasy value due to tight end T.J. Hockenson set to miss several games coming back from January surgery for a torn ACL and Jordan Addison facing a potential suspension for a DUI charge.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Listed as co-starter at No. 3 WR
Nailor and Brandon Powell are both listed as the No. 3 receiver for the Vikings on the team's first unofficial depth chart of the preseason. In 11 personnel groupings this summer, Nailor has been the primary No. 3 receiver, The Athletic reports.
Nailor has had a strong camp and is seen by most observers as having the job to lose at this point. However, it's still early in camp as preseason games begin. Whoever wins the role could have significant fantasy value early in the season with the Vikings possibly utilizing a third receiver more than in the recent past with tight end T.J. Hockenson likely to miss several games in coming back from January surgery for a torn ACL. Also, No. 2 wideout Jordan Addison is facing a potential suspension.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Could be favorite for No. 3 WR role
Nailor is likely the internal favorite to be Minnesota's No. 3 receiver at this stage of training camp, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
It's early in the competition for the third receiver role, but it was thought Brandon Powell had a lead for the job at the start of training camp. It's also possible the Vikings bring in another veteran to compete for the sport. Nailor showed improvement in a limited sample size in his third season last year (12 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets) and has drawn praise early in camp, but the competition is wide open against Powell and Trent Sherfield. Whoever wins the gig could get a significant number of targets early in the season with tight end T.J. Hockenson likely to miss several games in coming back from January surgery for a torn ACL.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Competing for No. 3 role
Nailor was the first player Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell mentioned when recently asked about the No. 3 receiver role, ESPN's Kevin Seifert reports.
Nailor, Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield look like the top candidates for the job after Minnesota opted against bringing in a clear replacement for former No. 3 receiver K.J. Osborn (now with the Patriots). A 2022 sixth-round pick, Nailor has run just 77 routes through two seasons but has made the most of his limited opportunities with 12 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets. Hamstring and head injuries limited him to six games last year, and he took 67 of his 94 offensive snaps for the season during a Week 10 win over New Orleans. Nailor has enjoyed better health this offseason, apart from missing a few minicamp practices with an illness.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Dealing with illness
Nailor missed the first two days of Minnesota's mandatory minicamp with an illness, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
According to Lewis, Nailor was a standout performer during the first few days of OTAs, but an illness is now compromising his ability to carry that momentum into minicamp. The 25-year-old wide receiver appeared in just six games for Minnesota last season, catching three of his six targets for 29 yards while playing 94 total offensive snaps. Once Nailor moves past the illness, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the Minnesota wideout room behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Moves to IR
Nailor (concussion) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Nailor had already been ruled out for the Vikings' regular-season finale, but he'll be forced to miss the team's next four games after going on IR. Unless Minnesota is able to make it to the Super Bowl, the second-year wideout's season is over. Nailor has struggled to stay on the field this year, appearing in just six games and catching three passes for 29 yards.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Won't return Week 18
Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, Matthew Coller of The Purple Insider reports.
The second-year wideout is in line to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, as he has still yet to clear league protocol after sustaining a concussion in Week 14. Nailor has appeared in six games for the Vikings this season, catching three of his six targets for 29 yards and playing 49 snaps on special teams.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Still recovering from concussion
Nailor (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Nailor has missed all of the Vikings' last three games, and he's apparently still in concussion protocol to start Week 18 prep. He'll likely have to practice Thursday or Friday to have any chance to suit up in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Lions.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Missing third consecutive game
Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday night's game against the Packers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
The second-year wideout has yet to clear protocol after sustaining a concussion during the Vikings' Week 13 win over the Raiders. The loss of Nailor is another blow to a depleted group of weapons in Minnesota, as Justin Jefferson, K.J. Osborn and Brandon Powell are the only wide receivers that won't carry injury designations into Week 17.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
Nailor (concussion) was deemed a nonparticipant during Wednesday's practice walk-through.
Nailor has missed Minnesota's past two games while in concussion protocol, and his DNP on Wednesday casts uncertainty about his chances of returning Sunday versus Green Bay. However, it should be noted that the Vikings held a walk-through Wednesday, so Nailor's absence is an estimation, and a clearer picture of his progress (or lack thereof) should come over the remainder of the practice week. Jordan Addison was also listed as a nonparticipant Wednesday as he manages an ankle injury, so Nailor could see more opportunities Sunday if he's able to play and Addison is held out.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Missing Week 16
Nailor (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Nailor missed Minnesota's Week 15 overtime loss to the Bengals, and it now seems that his concussion will hinder him for at least one more game. The second-year wideout was unable to practice all week, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up Sunday. Brandon Powell could see more snaps in the Vikings' wide receiver room with Nailor missing Week 16.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 190 lbs |
| Birthplace: Palmdale, CA |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Michigan St. |
| Experience: 3 |