The Vikings placed TE Josh Oliver on injured reserve.
Fantasy Impact
Oliver was slated to undergo surgery. He will miss at least the next four games.
Vikings TE Josh Oliver will undergo surgery to repair a torn biceps.
Fantasy Impact
It’s likely a season-ending injury for Oliver. He was primarily a blocking tight end for Minnesota.
Josh Oliver caught his only target for 24 yards in the Vikings' 9-3 win over the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
Fantasy Impact
Oliver has seen minimal involvement in the Minnesota passing attack to begin the season, finishing with two receptions or less in each of the first two games. The tight end remains best left off rosters in all formats, with a Week 3 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers up next.
Josh Oliver caught two passes for 29 yards in Minnesota's 16-3 win over Green Bay on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Oliver caught at least two passes for just the fourth time this season and his 29 yards receiving on Sunday was his second-highest total of the season. He finished the year with 15 catches for 160 yards and a career-high four scores.
Josh Oliver caught one of his two targets for eight yards in the Vikings' 23-10 win over the Lions in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact
Oliver remains minimally involved in the Minnesota offense, logging three targets or less in each of his 14 games. The tight end can be left off rosters in all formats ahead of a Week 18 contest against the Green Bay Packers.