Kyle Rudolph
TE - MIN
2017 Outlook
Expert Note
View More NotesPeople left the bandwagon too early on him, myself included. But when you see the chemistry between him and Sam Bradford, you should be buying in. He saw a position-high 132 targets last year, including 8.7 per game once offensive coordinator Pat Shurmer took over. Keep in mind that he finished as the No. 3 tight end, while both Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs got theirs.
Player News
View More NewsKyle Rudolph saves best performance of the season for Week 17
Kyle Rudolph reeled in 11 receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' blowout victory over the Bears.
Fantasy Impact
Rudolph was the source of consistent productivity at the tight end position in 2016. The variance among tight ends was higher than most seasons, but Rudolph finished the season with a respectable 72 receptions for 723 yards and six touchdowns. His chemistry with quarterback Sam Bradford was undeniable in the later parts of the season, posting no less than six receptions in the team's final three games. He'll be a high-floor, low-ceiling TE1 heading into the 2017 season.
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Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | TE #8 | TE #5 | TE #13 | 36 |
| Dynasty | TE #12 | TE #7 | TE #16 | 12 |
| Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 117 | 1 | 15 | 17.7 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 89 | 0.3 | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| Season to Date | 52.5 | 0.4 | 8.3 | 7.9 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Recs | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 17 | vs. CHI | 117 | 1 | 15 | 17.7 |
| Week 16 | @ GB | 53 | 0 | 9 | 5.3 |
| Week 15 | vs. IND | 97 | 0 | 10 | 9.7 |
| Week 14 | @ JAC | 60 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. NO | 16th easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | PIT, TB, DET | 14th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | CAR, CIN, GB | 6th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 13th easiest remaining opponents |
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| T-1. | Jared Smola | - |
| T-1. | Bill Enright | TE #12 |
| T-1. | Staff Rankings | TE #12 |
| T-1. | Walton Spurlin | - |
| T-1. | Jeff Paur | - |
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