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Cordarrelle Patterson

Patterson will continue to return kickoffs despite increased role on offense

by Jake Perper | Steelers Correspondent | Fri, Jul 25th 1:25pm EDT

Patterson brought back two kickoffs for a score last season as a rookie and the Vikings plan to use him once again in that department. "We want our best players to get their hands on the ball as much as possible," Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said. "We’re not going to keep him from returning kicks because he is such a dangerous weapon there." (Minneapolis Star-Tribune)

Fantasy Impact:

Patterson averaged 32.3 yards per kick return on 43 kickoffs in 2013. Those numbers were good for the NFL lead. Patterson's current ADP is 48, while he is the 20th best receiver in the Fantasy Pros rankings. He will be limited on offense by whoever is under center either Matt Cassel or Teddy Bridgewater.

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