Nailor (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Coming off a two-touchdown performance in this past Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys, Nailor has been slowed by a back injury during Week 16 prep. He's now been a limited practice participant for two straight days, but so long as he can upgrade to full activity Friday, he'll likely approach Sunday's matchup with the Giants without an injury designation.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Tending to back injury
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Nailor was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury.
Nailor has settled into a regular role in the Vikings offense this season and even is coming of the first multi-touchdown performance of his career this past Sunday at Dallas. However, he's now dealing with a health concern in the wake of that contest, giving him two chances to get back to ful this week before the Vikings potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's game at the Giants.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: First career multi-score game
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Nailor corralled three of five targets for 47 yards and a pair of touchdowns while losing two yards on his only carry in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.
Nailor came up a bit lame after making an incredible grab on his first touchdown scored Sunday. The 26-year-old was grounded for a while after absorbing a hard landing on the catch, but he managed to stay in the game and produced a second touchdown grab in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory for Minnesota. It was the first multi-score game of Nailor's career and it doubled his total from his previous 13 games this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into Sunday's outburst. Nailor and his 26-395-4 receiving line remain only a deep-league option for Week 16.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Career-best performance
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Nailor recorded five receptions on six targets for 124 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Ravens.
Nailor made nearly all of his impact early and late in the game. He beat Marlon Humphrey deep down the field on the sixth play from scrimmage and then managed to turn upfield for a 62-yard gain that came just short of a touchdown. Nailor then came up big during Minnesota's rally late in the game, as he hauled in another deep pass for a 28-yard gain before making an impressive, acrobatic 10-yard touchdown catch four plays later. This marked the first time that Nailor has reached 100 receiving yards in his career and also matched his career high of five receptions.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Has key reception in win
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Nailor had one reception for 16 yards on four targets in Sunday's win at Detroit.
Nailor had just one catch, but it was for a first down at the end of the game that sealed the victory. His opportunities didn't change with the return of J.J. McCarthy at quarterback. Nailor played on 33 of the offense's 62 snaps, which was slightly less than his usual participation. He continues to have a steady role in the offense but won't get many looks in the passing game with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson drawing the bulk of the targets.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: No receptions in loss
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Nailor did not have a reception on his only target in Thursday's loss at the Chargers.
Nailor played on 34 of the offense's 49 snaps, which was in line with his usual playing time as the No. 3 receiver. However, he didn't factor into the passing game as there were few downfield passes as Carson Wentz had little time to throw (five sacks) amid an injury-plagued offensive line. Nailor is prone to low output games when the offense struggles, considering Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson draw the bulk of the targets.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Two receptions in loss
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Nailor notched two receptions for 37 yards on four targets in Sunday's 28-22 loss to Philadelphia.
Nailor worked as the No. 3 receiver and played on 41 of the offense's 69 snaps, which was similar to the last two weeks once Jordan Addison returned from a suspension. He has a steady role in the offense but won't get many looks in the passing game with Justin Jefferson, Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson drawing the bulk of the targets.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Catches TD in loss in Dublin
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Nailor had one reception for a two-yard touchdown on four targets in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh in Dublin.
Nailor played on 48 of the offense's 76 snaps as he moved into the third-receiver role with Jordan Addison back from a three-game suspension. Addison started opposite Justin Jefferson and played 73 snaps. Nailor was clearly ahead of Adam Thielen, who played 12 snaps on offense as the fourth receiver. Nailor's role will shrink with Addison back in the fold, but it still looks like he'll get significant playing time.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Three receptions in win
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Nailor had three receptions for 37 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
Nailor stayed active in the passing game after Carson Wentz took over at quarterback as the two appeared to have a good rapport. Nailor will move to the No. 3 wide receiver role next week with the return of Jordan Addison from a suspension, which could reduce his workload and targets.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Logs full practice Thursday
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Nailor (hand) practiced fully Thursday.
Nailor suffered a hand injury in practice Aug. 14 and was sidelined until getting back on the field for Wednesday's unofficial session. With no limitations to speak of one day later, he's set to handle WR reps behind veterans Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen to begin the season due to Jordan Addison's three-game suspension. In a part-time role last year, Nailor gathered in 28 of 42 targets for 414 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Returns to practice
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Nailor (hand) returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since Aug. 14, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
It's not clear how much Nailor was able to do in practice, but this is a positive sign for his chances to play in Week 1. More should be known on his status when the Vikings start releasing official practice reports Thursday ahead of Monday's game at Chicago. Nailor could take on an increased role early in the campaign with Jordan Addison set to miss the first three weeks while suspended, but the acquisition of Adam Thielen may limit his upside,
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Doesn't play Saturday
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Nailor (hand) did not play in the Minnesota's 20-12 preseason loss to New England on Saturday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Nailor has been dealing with a hand injury, and he joined the rest of the Vikings' starters on the sidelines for Saturday's exhibition contest. It's unclear how severe the injury is, but Nailor's practice participation ahead of the Vikings' preseason finale against the Titans on Friday should shed some light on the matter. The 2022 sixth-rounder is expected to see a larger role in Minnesota's offense early on in the regular season due Jordan Addison being suspended for the first three games.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Will get hand checked out
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Coach Kevin O'Connell said Thursday that Nailor is dealing with a hand injury, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Nailor will have his hand issue evaluated, but his status for Saturday's preseason contest against the Patriots now is cloudy. With top wideout Justin Jefferson managing a hamstring injury and Jordan Addison (suspension) out the first three games of the regular season, however, it wouldn't surprise us to see the Vikings err on the side of caution with Nailor.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Larger role with Addison out
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Nailor should have a significant role in the passing game as the No. 2 receiver to begin the season with Jordan Addison suspended the first three games for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Addison's suspension relates to a 2024 DUI citation. Nailor worked as the No. 2 receiver last season when Addison missed two games with an ankle injury. Nailor entered camp in competition for the No. 3 WR role, but by all accounts has won the job. Lucky Jackson and Tai Felton are the leading candidates for the No. 3 role while Addison is unavailable.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Puts forth career year
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Nailor secured 28 of 42 targets for 414 yards and six touchdowns across 17 regular-season appearances with the Vikings in 2024. He also rushed three times for minus-four yards and lost one fumble.
Nailor also secured three of five targets for 33 yards during Minnesota's wild-card round loss to the Rams. The 2022 sixth-round pick set new career-high marks across the board in his third season with the Vikings, stepping up as the team's No. 3 receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. He's now heading into the final year of his rookie deal with Minnesota.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Scores touchdown against Packers
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Nailor caught all five of his targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-25 win over the Packers.
Nailor's catch and yardage totals were both season highs. Despite having his best statistical game of the season, Nailor remains difficult to trust for fantasy purposes after earning no more than three targets in any of his eight prior appearances before Sunday.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Week 18 Waiver Priority List
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Nailor is in play in Week 18 because the Lions secondary will struggle to stop Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, and Nailor can have another outing like we saw in Week 17 against Green Bay. He had five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown on five targets against the Packers, and Nailor also had four catches for 76 yards on five targets against Detroit in Week 7. Nailor can be a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues in Week 18.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Little activity in win
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Nailor did not have a target or carry in Sunday's win over Atlanta.
Nailor played on 24 of the offense's 60 snaps and went out on 20 routes, but his role continues to shrink after the return of T.J. Hockenson from a knee injury. He has just nine targets and four receptions the last six games despite being the team's primary No. 3 receiver.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Two drops Sunday
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Nailor did not have a catch on two targets in Sunday's win at Tennessee. He had two drops, according to Pro Football Focus, including a difficult, but catchable, pass attempt in the end zone.
Nailor worked as the third receiver as he played on 32 of the offense's 73 snaps. However, his drops could allow Trent Sherfield and Brandon Powell to get more time in three-receiver sets.
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Vikings' Jalen Nailor: Hits pay dirt in win
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Nailor caught his lone target for seven yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.
Nailor's touchdown Sunday was his fourth trip to the end zone through eight games this season. The 25-year-old continues to see steady involvement in Minnesota's offense as the No. 3 wideout, earning multiple targets in all but two games. With that said, Nailor is difficult to trust for fantasy purposes based on his inconsistent and modest production while also being touchdown-dependent. The Vikings will visit the Jaguars in Week 10.
