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Nailor

Nailor, who caught a touchdown last week against the Bears, ran a route on 27 of Sam Darnold’s 41 drop backs against Arizona. For as long as Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison are healthy, Nailor won’t be a viable fantasy option.

Nailor hasn’t caught more than two passes or topped 16 in over a month. He served as the team’s No. 2 receiver early in the season when Jordan Addison was hurt but is now a rotational WR3. He will pop up for the occasional touchdown but doesn’t see the ball enough to warrant fantasy consideration.

Addison has taken an absolute beating in this game but has continued to play through whatever bumps and bruises he’s accumulated. However, it appears that the cramps, which may or may not be related, have finally taken him out of the game. The Vikings have a double-digit lead, so it’s unclear if they will need Addison to come back and tough this one out. Jalen Nailor should see more work with Addison out.

Nailor took advantage of double coverage on Justin Jefferson to sneak into the flat in the red zone, scoring from seven yards out on a third down in the third quarter. His days of being a primary contributor to the offense are most definitely behind him as the team welcomed back tight end T.J. Hockenson, but there should be sporadic touchdowns from the veteran journeyman the rest of the way.

The 16 yards were Nailor’s second fewest of the season, while one of Nailor’s missed connections was an egregious red zone drop. Not a good way to head into Week 9, where the Vikings are expected to get T.J. Hockenson back against the Colts. Nailor is barely cracking the top 70 right now in fantasy.

Nailor entered this game with two receptions in three games with Jordan Addison healthy. He was an afterthought when Minnesota was at full strength. That wasn’t the case versus Detroit as he saw one more target than Addison, though the second-year wideout still managed three grabs for 66 yards. Nailor is a good option as an NFL team’s No. 3 receiver, but his splash plays are too infrequent for fantasy managers to count on going forward.

With Jordan Addison (ankle) back on the field, Nailor’s scoring streak was halted at three games. He got out-targeted just 4-2 by Addison, but Addison scored twice on five touches. He is comfortably ahead of Nailor for No. 2 duties. Nailor isn’t going to see enough work to crack the top 60 as long as both Addison and Justin Jefferson are healthy.

It’s Nailor’s third touchdown in as many games. He’s functioned as Minnesota’s No. 2 wideout with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined. Nailor, who had a second touchdown called back on a penalty, has clearly earned the trust of both the Vikings coaching staff and Sam Darnold. He’ll be a solid fantasy option for as long as Addison is out.

Addison will miss a second straight game after suffering a serious ankle injury on an illegal hip drop tackle in Week 1. That should position Jalen Nailor as the Vikings’ No. 2 wideout behind Justin Jefferson. Nailor in Week 2 against the Niners caught three of four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown.

O’Connell said Addison’s status is unchanged and didn’t mention him practicing on Wednesday. Addison is still going through treatment on his ankle as he attempts to work his way back from the injury he suffered in Week 1. Addison dealt with a left ankle injury during training camp, though the most recent injury is to his right ankle. It sounds like Addison may miss Week 3 as well, putting Jalen Nailor in line for No. 2 receiver duties once again. Nailor is a low-volume deep threat with two touchdowns on his resume after two weeks. He will rank as a fantasy WR5 in a high-scoring affair with Houston.