Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is "hopeful" that tight end Kyle Rudolph will be able to play on Sunday, according to Matt Vensel of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Rudolph is dealing with a sports hernia and had to undergo surgery in late September. He played in Minnesota's first three games, catching 10 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown before going down with the injury.
Vikings ‘hopeful’ Kyle Rudolph can play in Week 11; has some fantasy value
Kyle Rudolph is close to returning from his sports hernia injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Accordingly, he's missed Minnesota's last six games, during which the team has went 3-3. After he suffered the injury, it was suggested that he needed to miss about six weeks, and this is lining up with that. The Vikings had a bye week in Week 10, and have the rival Chicago Bears coming up on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact: Rudolph would be a big boost to Minnesota’s passing game, which ranks 29th in the league with 197.1 passing yards per game on average. After putting up 313 yards in limited time last season, this year was expected to be a breakout season for the young tight end. That can still be the case if he kicks it into high gear once he returns. He’d definitely have fantasy value upon his return. Fantasy owners should pay attention to Wednesday’s practice for word of Rudolph’s participation.
