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Tagged: Jordan Addison (15 Results)

Factoid: Rookie receivers

It wasn’t supposed to be a strong year for rookie wide receivers. Then the season happened, with Puka Nacua leading the way and Zay Flowers, Rashee Rice and Jordan Addison not far behind.   more »

NFL Injury Report: Jefferson a no-go

The Vikings have downgraded Justin Jefferson to out. He won’t play in Denver, making Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn look like more viable fantasy possibilities.   more »

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Factoid: Rookie receivers

I think I need to be more open to drafting rookie wide receivers earlier. Every year we’re seeing about 3 finish with top-30 numbers.   more »

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Mailbag: October 26, 2023

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. How long will Raheem Mostert remain a relevant running back? Is Tee Higgins a buy-low candidate? Whatever happened to Rashaad Penny? Players deserving of the Hall of Fame. A look at the Fantasy Index scouting process. And more. more »

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Mailbag: October 11, 2023

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: What's wrong with Kansas City? Replacing Justin Jefferson. How long can Raheem Mostert keep it up? The fabled FFI Cover Jinx. Dallas' sputtering offense. And more. more »

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Aug
17

Vikings WR Addison placed in concussion protocol

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell said on Wednesday that the team placed first-round wide receiver JORDAN ADDISON in the concussion protocol. Addison had reportedly been experiencing minor symptoms after goingMore to the ground during practice earlier in the week. While Addison is done for the week, O’Connell said that his rookie wideout could return to practice by Monday. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Factoid: Rookie receivers

I am not a fan of the rookie receivers. I think it’s going to be a down year for them. But that said, they’re tending to do more earlier than they have in the past.   more »

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Jul
21

Vikings WR Addison cited for speeding, reckless driving

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver JORDAN ADDISON was cited Thursday morning for speed and reckless driving after police clocked him driving 140 mph on a Minnesota freeway. According to the policeMore report, a patrol officer “observed a driver in a Lamborghini Urus traveling 140 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. Addison, the 23rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, was not arrested but the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Addison missed most of the team’s offseason program due to a minor injury, but he was set to compete for a starting role in the Vikings’ three-receiver formations. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Jun
2

Vikings wideouts missing from OTAs

The Vikings entered the second week of organized team activities and wide receivers JUSTIN JEFFERSON and JORDAN ADDISON were both absent. Jefferson is believed to be absent from the voluntary practicesMore while he awaits a new contract that would likely make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Meanwhile, first-round rookie wideout Jordan Addison isn’t practicing because of an unspecified injury. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell didn’t seem concerned about Addison’s status, saying that the team is “being overly cautious with him right now”. Less

Source: Sports Illustrated

Factoid: First-round wideouts

Minnesota first-rounder Jordan Addison is missing time at offseason training activities due to an undisclosed minor injury. This is not a big deal; it's still May, for a few more hours. But it seems as good a time as any to point out that a rookie impact can't be taken for granted.   more »

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Factoid: Rookie WRs

Rookie receivers have been on the upswing in recent years. They’ve been able to become notable contributors earlier, with guys like JaMarr Chase and Justin Jefferson leading the way. But I don’t see one of those guys this year.   more »

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Factoid: First-round wideouts

The top-end players at wide receiver weren't viewed as favorably as in other recent years. A year ago, for example, six wide receivers were selected in the top 18 picks, with three going at 10-11-12. Last night the first wideout, Ohio State's Jaxon Smith-Njigba (pictured), barely snuck into the top 20.   more »

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Apr
28

Seahawks draft Smith-Njigba, first WR taken in 2023 NFL Draft

The Seattle Seahawks made Ohio State wide receiver JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA the first wideout selected on Thursday night with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Smith-Njigba had a dynamicMore 2021 season before playing just three games in 2022 because of a hamstring injury. The pick started a run at the wide receiver position with Smith-Njigba being immediately followed by fellow wideouts QUENTIN JOHNSTON (Los Angeles Chargers), ZAY FLOWERS (Baltimore Ravens), and JORDAN ADDISON (Minnesota Vikings). Less

Source: Seattle Times

Factoid: Jordan Addison

I've been doing a lot with incoming college player sizes lately. I'm not sizeist; I will admit I've been known to be ageist. But in this case, a common theme is that a lot of the top prospects are smaller than what teams have typically favored, so I can't really ignore it.   more »

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Factoid: Zay Flowers

Quarterback size is a popular pre-draft discussion, but teams are also thinking about wide receivers in this regard. Most of the wideouts selected in the top 10 picks in recent years are at least 6 feet tall; Drake London, Garrett Wilson, JaMarr Chase and DeVonta Smith the last two years all measured 6-0 to 6-4 at the combine. Will a smaller player break the mold this year?   more »

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