- Tyler Conklin
- #83
- Team NYJ
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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Different team, same production
Conklin caught two of four targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 11-6 loss to the Dolphins. He had 58 catches on 87 targets for 552 yards and three touchdowns in 2022.
Analysis: An offseason move from Minnesota to New York had a minimal impact on Conklin's stats, as he posted a near carbon copy of his 2021 campaign with the Vikings. In the first season of his three-year contract with the Jets, he had the same number of targets and touchdowns while totaling three fewer catches and 41 fewer yards than his final year in Minnesota. The 27-year-old tight end finished second on the team behind rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson in receiving yards, albeit with half of…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in receiving
Conklin caught all six of his targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 23-6 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: The tight end was the only one of Mike White's targets to have any kind of success -- no other Jet had more than three catches, and Corey Davis' 45 receiving yards was second on the team. It was Conklin's best performance since he hauled in 84 yards in Week 3, but he'll remain a volatile fantasy option in Week 18 against the Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Four catches in Week 16
Conklin caught all four of his targets for 34 yards in Thursday's 19-3 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Conklin finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Michael Carter's 44, as Zach Wilson threw for only 92 yards before being benched well into the third quarter. The offense moved better after Chris Streveler replaced Wilson, but Jets pass catchers will be tough to trust in Week 17 against the Seahawks unless quarterback Mike White (ribs) is cleared to return.
Published: Fri, Dec 23 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Watches fellow TE score two TDs
Conklin caught one of two targets for seven yards and added a two-yard run in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: In addition to contributing as a traditional tight end, Conklin also lined up under center to sneak it for a first down in the third quarter. He watched fellow tight end C.J. Uzomah score his first two touchdowns of the season, pulling within one of Conklin's season total. Conklin continues to see the most volume among Jets tight ends heading into Thursday's home game against the Jaguars.
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Just 28 yards on eight targets
Conklin caught five of eight targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to Buffalo.
Analysis: Conklin ranked second on the Jets in targets but failed to make much of the volume, falling short of 30 yards for the seventh time in the past nine games. After a strong start to his Jets tenure, Conklin has fallen off despite continuing to get the vast majority of targets over C.J. Uzomah.
Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet against former team
Conklin caught two of seven targets for nine yards in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Facing the team with which he spent his first four seasons, Conklin failed to make much of his opportunities. He has been targeted at least seven times on five separate occasions this season, but only two of those busy games have come from Week 4 onward. In Week 14, Conklin will face a Bills team that held him to seven yards in their first meeting of the year.
Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in Week 12 win
Conklin caught all three of his targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Conklin put forth a respectable showing in quarterback Mike White's season debut, highlighted by a 29-yard catch in the third quarter on an accurate delivery from White. The entire Jets passing game looked as good as it has all season with White under center, which bodes well for Conklin's outlook moving forward. The tight end has a revenge game on tap in Week 13 against the Vikings team with which Conklin spent his first four seasons before joining the Jets via free agency this past offseason.
Published: Sun, Nov 27 at 7:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in road loss
Conklin caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Quarterback Zach Wilson threw for just 77 yards, so Conklin was far from the only Jets skill position player to put forth an underwhelming performance in this one. The 27-year-old tight end has 35 catches for 331 yards through 10 games with the Jets. In Week 12, he'll face a Bears team that held Conklin to his two lowest yardage totals of the season (seven and six) when he was with the Vikings last year.
Published: Sun, Nov 20 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited role in run-heavy win
Conklin caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Bills.
Analysis: New York implemented a run-heavy game plan in the upset win, and rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson was prioritized when the team turned to the air, accounting for eight of Zach Wilson's 18 completions and 92 of the quarterback's 154 passing yards. Conklin's inconsistent usage can be frustrating, as he's been targeted at least seven times on four different occasions but has also drawn two or fewer targets three times heading into New York's Week 10 bye.
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Scores twice in Week 8 loss
Conklin caught six of 10 targets for 79 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Conklin scored from eight yards out in the second quarter to put the Jets up 10-3, but New York failed to add any more points until Conklin's nine-yard touchdown late in the fourth. These were the first two touchdowns since the season opener for the tight end, who led the Jets in targets and has been targeted at least seven times in four of eight games. A pass-heavy game script is likely in Week 9 against the Bills, which should lead to another high-volume game for Conklin.
Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Team-high six targets in Week 7 win
Conklin caught four of six targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 16-9 win over Denver.
Analysis: Conklin led the Jets in targets in a game that saw Corey Davis and Breece Hall exit due to knee injuries while Elijah Moore (personal) sat out. Despite slowing down in recent weeks, Conklin has still racked up an impressive 38 targets through seven games.
Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 6:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Two targets in Week 6 win
Conklin caught one of two targets for 16 yards and added a one-yard rush in Sunday's 27-10 win over Green Bay.
Analysis: Conklin had one less yard and the same number of targets as C.J. Uzomah. Each of the top two tight ends saw minimal involvement as pass catchers as New York rode its running game and defense to a win at Lambeau Field. Conklin's rushing yard came as the Jets joined the recent trend of sneaking with their tight end from under center to keep its quarterback from taking a hit.
Published: Sun, Oct 16 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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One target in Week 5
Conklin didn't catch his only target in Sunday's 40-17 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Conklin has just six targets in two games since Zach Wilson returned from a knee injury after racking up 24 over three games with Joe Flacco under center. After his early run of usefulness, Conklin's fantasy stock is falling ahead of a Week 6 trip to Green Bay.
Published: Sun, Oct 9 at 4:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in Week 4 win
Conklin caught three of five targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Conklin remained involved in Zach Wilson's (knee) season debut under center, as the tight end posted his second-highest yardage total of the season. Heading into Week 5 against the Dolphins, Conkin has totaled 21 catches for 192 yards and a touchdown.
Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Eight catches in Week 3 loss
Conklin caught all eight of his targets for 84 yards in Sunday's 27-12 loss to Cincinnati.
Analysis: C.J. Uzomah returned from a hamstring injury, but Conklin remained the clear top pass-catcher among New York's tight ends, as Uzomah was targeted only once. Conklin led all Jets in catches and receiving yards, and he has been targeted 24 times through three weeks by veteran Joe Flacco. He'll hope to get similar volume from Zach Wilson (knee) when the starting quarterback returns, which could be as soon as Week 4 against the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Six catches in Week 2 win
Conklin caught six of nine targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Browns.
Analysis: Conklin's usage early in his Jets tenure has been encouraging, as he's had 16 passes thrown his way through two games. He'll need to improve his ball security, as Conklin fumbled for the second consecutive game, though both of them were recovered by the Jets. If C.J. Uzomah (hamstring) returns in Week 3 against the Bengals, he could cut into Conklin's near-monopoly on pass-catching opportunities among New York's tight ends.
Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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Scores late TD in Week 1 loss
Conklin caught four of seven targets for 14 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-9 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: Conklin and C.J. Uzomah were both expected to play prominent roles after being signed in free agency, but Conklin was targeted on seven of the eight passes Joe Flacco threw to tight ends, with the other going to Lawrence Cager rather than Uzomah. Conklin didn't make much of the volume until he hauled in a three-yard touchdown in the final minute, but he'll have some appeal at the thin tight-end position in Week 2 against the Browns and beyond if the Jets continue to give him the vast majority…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Three catches in Jets debut
Conklin caught three of four targets for 23 yards in Friday's 24-21 preseason win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Conklin was significantly more involved than fellow offseason acquisition C.J. Uzomah, who drew just one target, albeit in the end zone. It will be hard for either Jets tight end to produce consistent fantasy value while working in a timeshare at the position, but Conklin may have the higher ceiling as a pass catcher.
Published: Sun, Aug 14 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Building rapport with Wilson
Conklin was the most targeted player in Saturday's practice, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Conklin caught seven passes from starting quarterback Zach Wilson, including a touchdown. Coach Robert Saleh has described Conklin's performance in camp as "a pleasant surprise," and Conklin consistently has won 1-on-1 matchups against defenders. Both Conklin and fellow offseason addition C.J. Uzomah are likely to see significant playing time in 2022, but it sounds like the former Vikings tight end thus far has made the stronger impression as a pass catcher.
Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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Jetting to New York
The Jets and Conklin agreed to terms on a contract Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: In 2021 with Minnesota, Conklin benefited from the loss of Irv Smith for the season due to a torn meniscus in late August, breaking out with a 61-593-3 receiving line on 87 targets in 17 games. With his new squad, Conklin joins C.J. Uzomah to form a remodeled tight end room. Conklin likely will play second fiddle to Uzomah, and passes from second-year signal-caller Zach Wilson may be difficult to come by in an offense that includes wide receivers Corey Davis (groin), Elijah Moore…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 16 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Minimal role in season finale
Conklin caught two of four targets for six yards during Week 18's 31-17 win over the Bears.
Analysis: With Irv Smith (knee) lost for the year before the season began, Conklin came into 2021 with a bigger role than expected. He fared admirably, notching multiple catches in all but one game and finished the 2021 campaign with 61 receptions for 593 yards and three touchdowns -- all career highs. Conklin is set to be a free agent this offseason, so he may draw some interest from around the league after his career year, which in turn would make it difficult for the Vikings to bring him back.
Published: Tue, Jan 18 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Gets nine targets in loss
Conklin (hamstring) had five receptions on nine targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 37-10 loss to Green Bay.
Analysis: Conklin had a minor scare when he was leveled with a clean hit while trying to haul in a pass, resulting in a wild Immaculate Reception type of play in which Minnesota's center, Garrett Bradbury, caught the deflection and rumbled for 21 yards. The Vikings' starting tight end stayed on the ground after absorbing the big hit, and he appeared to be favoring his midsection and not his previously-injured hamstring. Conklin eventually returned to the game and appears to have avoided serious injury…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 11:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Playing in Week 17
Conklin (hamstring) is active for Sunday's contest at Green Bay.
Analysis: Conklin increased his activity level slowly but surely throughout Week 17 prep, going from no activity Wednesday to all of it at Friday's practice. He still carried a questionable tag into the weekend, but it's now been removed as the Vikings posted their list of inactives. Minnesota's offense will be directed by Sean Mannion on Sunday after Kirk Cousins (illness) tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, but with Adam Thielen (ankle) on injured reserve Conklin has less competition than normal…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play
Conklin (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Conklin was able to put in a full practice Friday, so he looks set to play. Quarterback play may be the larger issue for Conklin, with Sean Mannion set to make his first start since 2019 with Kirk Cousins on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Published: Sat, Jan 1 at 10:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable after full practice
Conklin (hamstring) turned in a full practice Friday but will carry a questionable designation into Sunday's game in Green Bay, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: For the first time all season, Conklin heads into game day with a designation, though his ability to take every rep Friday bodes well for his chances of avoiding the inactive list. Assuming Conklin gets the green light to play, he could prove to be a trusted safety valve underneath for fill-in starting quarterback Sean Mannion, who is less likely to take chances downfield than Kirk Cousins. With Cousins on the reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus Friday, the Vikings could…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Sunday
Conklin (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Green Bay, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Conklin has a shot to play after his return to practice Thursday, but there'll be some extra risk for fantasy managers if he's a game-time decision with the Packers and Vikings kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. There's also the matter of Sean Mannion replacing Kirk Cousins (reserve/COVID-19 list) at quarterback, though the change might affect a short-area possession target like Conklin less than it affects wideouts Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn. All of it makes Conklin a risky Week 17…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 31 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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Bumps up to limited Thursday
Conklin (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: Conklin showed some progress Thursday after not handling any practice reps one day prior as he deals with a hamstring issue. While he's on a path to gain clearance to play ahead of a Week 17 matchup at Green Bay, it's unclear whether it may happen on Friday's injury report or 90 minutes before Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
Published: Thu, Dec 30 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with hamstring issue
Conklin didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Aside from having practice limitations during Week 4 prep due to glute and elbow issues, Conklin has avoided Vikings injury reports this season. His weekly numbers have typically been modest, but he still has put together a respectable 54-540-3 receiving line on 74 targets, easily surpassing the 32-329-1 line on 43 targets that he combined for in his first three pro campaigns. Assuming he's able to put the hamstring injury behind him prior to Sunday night's game at Green Bay, Conklin could be…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 29 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Back on track in Week 16
Conklin caught four of his five targets for 44 yards during Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Conklin had caught at least two passes in every single game this season until he was held to just one catch for seven yards against the Bears in Week 15. However, the tight end bounced back against the Rams to notch his seventh game with at least four catches and his seventh game with at least 40 yards receiving. Through 15 games, the 26-year-old has totaled 54 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns. Conklin caught all three of his targets for 35 yards during the Vikings' first meeting with…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Limited to one catch
Conklin brought in one of three targets for seven yards in the Vikings' 17-9 win over the Bears on Monday night.
Analysis: The emerging tight end had a rough night, one which was more or less emblematic of the struggles of the Vikings' passing game as a whole. Conklin has established new career highs across the board this season, but he's now been limited to no more than three receptions and 35 receiving yards in five of the last six contests. Conklin's next chance to boost his production comes in a Week 16 home matchup against the Rams that will be critical to Minnesota's playoff hopes.
Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet Week 14
Conklin caught both his targets for 20 yards during Thursday's 36-28 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Conklin appeared poised for a larger role in the passing game with Adam Thielen (ankle) sidelined, but Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn were targeted on 24 of Kirk Cousins' 31 pass attempts instead. The two targets were a season low for Conklin, though it's the sixth time this year he's finished below 30 receiving yards.
Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 10:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Nine targets in loss
Conklin caught seven of nine targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 29-27 loss to Detroit.
Analysis: The nine targets set a new highwater mark for Conklin this season, which was due in large part to the absence of Adam Thielen (ankle), who left the contest early in the first quarter. The 25-year-old's seven receptions also tied his season high this year, and he figures to see a small uptick in attention from Kirk Cousins for as long as Thielen is sidelined. Conklin would make for a strong bye week fill-in option Thursday against the Steelers if the Vikings are forced to play without their No.…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 25 yards in loss
Conklin caught two of his three targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 34-26 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Conklin has caught multiple passes in every game this season and has totaled 40 receptions for 413 yards and three touchdowns through 11 contests. The 25-year-old has solidified himself as the Vikings' No. 1 pass-catching tight end with Irv Smith (knee) out for the season. He will likely remain a high-floor fantasy option against the Lions in Week 12.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 35 yards in win
Conklin caught all three of his targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Conklin fell back down to earth following his two-touchdown game in Week 10, finishing fifth in targets among Minnesota receiving options. The 25-year-old is still the clear-cut starter for the Vikings and has provided deep-league value with 388 yards and three touchdowns through 10 contests. Conklin will have his work cut out for him against the 49ers' athletic coverage linebackers next Sunday.
Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone twice in win
Conklin caught three of five targets for 11 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: He didn't see a lot of action between the 20s, but the tight end caught a five-yard TD strike from Kirk Cousins in the second quarter and a one-yard score in the third, accounting for both the QB's touchdowns on the afternoon. Conklin came into the game with only one TD on the year, but he's seen at least five targets in four straight games, giving his fantasy value some stability heading into a Week 11 clash with the Packers.
Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Five receptions in loss
Conklin had five receptions on seven targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss at Baltimore.
Analysis: Conklin tied for the team lead in targets as he continues to become a main weapon for Kirk Cousins in the passing game. However, Conklin has just one touchdown and four red-zone targets this season.
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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Five receptions in loss
Conklin had five receptions for 57 yards on seven targets in Sunday's 20-16 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Conklin continues to have a steady role in the passing offense as he's had five or more targets in four of his last five games. He has just one touchdown this season, but at 6-foot-3 he still could emerge as a red-zone target.
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
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New season high in yards
Conklin had three receptions (five targets) for 71 yards in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Conklin surpassed his previous single-game high in yards this season by one yard, doing most of his damage on a big 40-yard play. The 26-year-old remains the starting tight end for Minnesota, but his lack of targets (five per game) and red zone looks (just three this season) caps his fantasy potential. However, Conklin appears to be a solid bye week fill-in once he returns from Minnesota's upcoming bye week due to his consistent, albeit low, usage.
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Just two receptions Sunday
Conklin had two receptions for 26 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Analysis: Conklin's low output (a season low in targets) was probably due to Minnesota's conservative game plan that turned to the running game in the second half. However, Conklin played on 50 of the offense's 67 snaps, and went out for a pass on 26 plays, about his season average. He has a stable role in the passing offense, but his upside may be limited by a lack of targets.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 11:15am by Rotowire.com
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Six targets but few yards
Conklin had four receptions for 18 yards on six targets in Sunday's loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Conklin missed practice Wednesday due to glute and elbow injuries, but he made it back on the field Thursday and Friday and looked at full speed Sunday. While he produced just 18 yards from scrimmage, it was encouraging that he had six targets after eight in Week 3. Minnesota struggled to move the ball against Cleveland's tough defense, so his continued involvement in the passing game bodes well for an easier matchup next week against Detroit.
Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 4
Conlkin (glute/elbow) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with Seattle.
Analysis: Conklin missed practice Wednesday but made it back on the field Thursday and Friday. He caught seven of eight targets for 70 yards and a touchdown last week in the 30-17 win over Seattle after hauling in six of eight targets for 56 yards over the first two weeks combined. While he isn't much of a big-play threat, Conklin's workload (16 targets, 74.0 percent snap share) puts him on the map as at least a streaming option in fantasy.
Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Moves up to limited showing
Conklin (glute/elbow) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: In the heels of a seven-catch, 70-yard and one-touchdown performance Week 3 against the Seahawks, Conklin was unable to put in any official practice reps Wednesday. One day later, he's bumped up to some activity, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to enter this weekend without a game-day designation. Beyond Conklin on the TE depth chart, Minnesota has Chris Herndon and Ben Ellefson (neck) on the active roster, while Zach Davidson and Brandon Dillon are on the practice squad.
Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with pair of injuries
Conklin was held out of Wednesday's practice due to glute and elbow injuries.
Analysis: Conklin instead worked out with the training staff on the side Wednesday, per Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. After busting out for seven catches (on eight targets) for 70 yards and one touchdown this past Sunday against the Seahawks, Conklin could be in danger of missing time. If he does, Chris Herndon, Ben Ellefson and potentially, practice-squad members Zach Davidson and Brandon Dillon, may be beneficiaries.
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Conklin didn't participate in the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Instead, Conklin worked on a side field with a member of the Vikings' training staff, according to Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The nature of Conklin's injury is unclear, but it's coming on the heels of his best game of the season in Week 3, when he hauled in seven of eight targets for 70 yards and one touchdown in a victory over the Seahawks.
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Seven grabs including TD in win
Conklin caught seven of eight targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: After two quiet performances to begin the season, Conklin broke out in a big way Sunday, catching the first of Kirk Cousins' three TD passes on a seven-yard strike in the first quarter. The tight end is well behind Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen in the pecking order when it comes to the Minnesota passing game, but he appears to be firmly entrenched at the top of the depth chart at his own position heading into a Week 4 tilt against the Browns.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 10:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Two receptions Sunday
Conklin had two receptions for 15 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to Arizona.
Analysis: Conklin played 49 snaps on offense and went out for passes on 23 snaps (after playing 59 snaps and running 38 routes Week 1). He's the Vikings' clear top tight end, but he has a small role in the passing game as the Vikings have more prominently featured a third receiver (K.J. Osborn) more than previous seasons in the passing game. Conklin eventually could find more of a red-zone role with his size (6-foot-3).
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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Four receptions Sunday
Conklin had four receptions on four targets for 41 yards in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.
Analysis: With Irv Smith out for the season with a knee injury, Conklin moved into the top tight end role and played 59 snaps on offense, going out for a pass on 38 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. It was a slight negative that the Vikings utilized a third receiver (K.J. Osborn) more than usual in the passing game, but the Vikings also were playing much of the game from behind. Conklin may have a larger role if the team isn't playing behind, but he showed he'll be a part of the passing game and…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 9:33am by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full practice
Conklin (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: Conklin didn't suit up during the preseason due to a minor hamstring injury, which also limited him at Wednesday's practice. Now that he's put together an uncapped showing on the field, the Vikings will be going with Conklin, Chris Herndon, Brandon Dillon and Ben Ellefson at tight end, with Irv Smith out for the season following a meniscectomy.
Published: Thu, Sep 9 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Still limited by hamstring
Conklin (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Analysis: Conklin dealt with a pair of injury concerns in training camp and the preseason. The current one is a mild hamstring injury, which kept him out of all three of Minnesota's exhibition games last month. In the wake of Irv Smith's season-ending meniscectomy in late August, Conklin elevated to the top of the depth chart at tight end, but ex-Jet Chris Herndon has since joined the group. Conklin, Herndon, Brandon Dillon and Ben Ellefson compose the Minnesota tight-end group heading into the campaign.
Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Under spotlight with Irv Smith out
Conklin could see an expanded role at tight end after Irv Smith (knee) underwent a procedure Wednesday that will likely sideline him for the entire season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Vikings traded for Chris Herndon on Tuesday, but the team mostly seems to be counting on Conklin to shoulder the burden of the No. 1 tight end. Head coach Mike Zimmer mentioned that Smith's injury will impact formation usage, with the Vikings likely using more three-wide sets than they did last season when Smith, Conklin and Kyle Rudolph were all on the team. Still, Conklin could be looking at 50-plus snaps per week even in a more spread-out offense, given that Herndon, 2019 undrafted free…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 1 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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Competition arrives
Conklin (hamstring) is facing increased competition for snaps with the Vikings having traded for tight end Chris Herndon, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Conklin looks set to begin the regular season in a starting role while Irv Smith (knee) recovers from surgery, but it appears that the Vikings desire more security at the position. The severity of Smith's meniscus injury remains unclear, and there's a chance it could be season-ending, so the acquisition of Herndon could reflect those worries as much as it does concerns about Conklin's skill set. In any case, Herndon is coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons with the Jets and now faces…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for Week 1 start
Conklin (hamstring) is scheduled to return to practice Monday, while fellow Vikings tight end Irv Smith needs knee surgery, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: There's a chance Smith's surgery is season-ending, if it ends up being a meniscus repair rather than a meniscectomy/debridement. Meanwhile, Conklin's return Monday puts him on track for the start Week 1 at Cincinnati, after missing the past two weeks of practice and the final two preseason games. His solid performance last year had him locked in for the No. 2 spot at tight end this season, but while the Vikings may be comfortable using Conklin as a fill-in starter, Zimmer acknowledged Monday…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 30 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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Chance to fill in for Smith
Conklin, who hasn't played during the preseason as he deals with a hamstring injury, has a chance to see an expanded role, health permitting, with Irv Smith (knee) expected to miss time early on this season, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: With Kyle Rudolph no longer in the mix, Smith had been viewed as a possible fantasy breakout candidate in 2021. With that potential outcome on hold, Conklin could emerge as an option in deeper formats early on this season. Meanwhile, Brandon Dillon, Zach Davidson and Shane Zylstra are also currently in the Vikings' tight end mix.
Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with minor injury
Conklin suffered a mild hamstring injury Monday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Analysis: The tight end left practice early with a trainer but reportedly isn't expected to be out too long. Conklin is the Vikings' No. 2 tight end, with his solid performance late last season perhaps making it easier for the team to move on from Kyle Rudolph (now with the Giants) in the offseason. The role may entail only 2-4 targets per game, but Conklin could establish mainstream fantasy value if starter Irv Smith misses any time.
Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 6:34am by Rotowire.com
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Returns from ankle injury
Conklin (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Conklin was held out Monday through Wednesday with a minor injury. His cameo in the No. 2 TE spot went well at the end of last season, and he now figures to handle that role on a more permanent basis after the Vikings parted ways with Kyle Rudolph in the offseason. Conklin could even have mainstream fantasy relevance at some point this year if starting tight end Irv Smith misses time.
Published: Thu, Aug 5 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses third straight practice
Conklin isn't practicing Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Conklin initially missed practice Monday, but he told reporters his ankle injury isn't serious. He's expected to work as Minnesota's No. 2 tight end, a role that could entail playing more than half the snaps on offense. With Conklin temporary unavailable, rookie fifth-round pick Zach Davidson should get a few more practice reps.
Published: Wed, Aug 4 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Seen having larger role
Conklin drew praise in spring workouts from head coach Mike Zimmer, the team's official website reports. "It's a bigger role for Tyler Conklin [this season]. He's kind of emerged as a guy that's moving upward, and with those two guys (Conklin and Irv Smith), we have a lot of weapons there," said Zimmer.
Analysis: With the departure of Kyle Rudolph, Conklin looks set to move up the depth chart and be used next to Irv Smith in two-tight end sets. Conklin had 15 receptions for 168 yards and a score over the last four games when Rudolph was out with an injury, supporting the notion he could carve out a role in the passing offense this season. Still, Conklin may be used more as a blocker with Smith likely to command most of the targets to the position.
Published: Fri, Jun 18 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes season with 19 receptions
Conklin completed the 2020 campaign catching 19 of his 26 targets for 194 yards and one touchdown.
Analysis: In his third season with the Vikings, the 2018 fifth-round pick had career highs in receptions and yards. The tight end also scored his first NFL touchdown and began to show his ability as a pass catcher toward the end of the regular season after No. 2 tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) landed on IR. With Rudolph under contract through 2023 and 2019 second-rounder Irv Smith ahead of him on the depth chart, Conklin will have difficulty being a regular in Minnesota's offense as he enters the final…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 15 at 7:11am by Rotowire.com
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Makes impact again in loss
Conklin secured three of four targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Vikings' 33-27 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old had a presence on the stat sheet for the second straight week, following up his solid 5-40 line against the Buccaneers with Sunday's showing, which included his first career touchdown. Conklin's elevated role over the last pair of contests is a direct byproduct of the absence of Kyle Rudolph (foot), so it would be difficult to trust it continuing were his veteran teammate to return for a Week 16 matchup against the Saints on Christmas Day.
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Five receptions Sunday
Conklin had five receptions for 40 yards on five targets in Sunday's 26-14 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Conklin played a season-high 45 snaps with Kyle Rudolph sidelined with a foot injury. He played more snaps than Irv Smith (28), but that may be only because Smith was coming back after missing two games with a back injury. Conklin could continue to be part of the passing game if Rudolph is out another week, but it won't be a surprise if Smith overtakes him for playing time.
Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Gains 10 yards in win
Conklin caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime win against the Jaguars.
Analysis: With Irv Smith (back) inactive, Conklin logged a season-high 59 snaps on offense (65 percent), landing just five snaps shy of Kyle Rudolph, who finished with no receptions on two targets. Conklin's getting plenty of usage when Smith is out of the lineup. If Smith returns in Week 14 against the Buccaneers, Conklin will shift back to a reserve role.
Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two grabs
Conklin caught both of his targets for 11 yards in Monday night's 19-13 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Conklin moved up the depth chart with Irv Smith (groin) sidelined and made his first couple receptions of the campaign. Should Smith remain out Sunday versus the Cowboys, Conklin would figure to assume a similar role, boosting his value despite his still-restricted ceiling.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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No touches Sunday
Conklin did not have a target in Sunday's 43-34 loss to Green Bay. He played just eight snaps on offense.
Analysis: With both Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith healthy, Conklin is going to have a minimal role on offense and will get most of his snaps (12 on Sunday) on special teams.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Finishes with eight catches in 2019
Conklin finished with eight receptions for 58 yards over 15 regular-season games in 2019.
Analysis: Conklin worked as the No. 3 right end behind Kyle Rudolph and rookie Irv Smith. The 24-year-old Conklin averaged 18.4 offensive snaps per game, running routes on 67.6 percent of those snaps. Since Rudolph and Smith are both under contract in 2020, Conklin won't warrant fantasy attention heading into next season.
Published: Wed, Jan 15 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Shakes off injury
Conklin (knee) was a full participant for Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Conklin had suffered the knee injury in the second quarter of Sunday's wild-card win over the Saints. His full practice availability suggests that, barring a setback this week, the Central Michigan product will be ready to go for Sunday's matchup against San Francisco.
Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits contest Sunday
Conklin (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Saints.
Analysis: Conklin went up for a catch in the redzone in the second quarter and came up limping after missing the pass. He'll likely get additional treatment at the halftime break, but as long as he's sidelined, the only healthy tight ends for the Vikings are Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr.
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Catches three passes in win
Conklin caught all three of his targets for 13 yards in Sunday's victory over the Lions.
Analysis: Conklin now has seven catches for 49 yards over the last three contests after not recording a catch through his first seven games of the season. The 24-year-old played a season-high 35 offensive snaps Sunday, but he still saw fewer snaps than fellow tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 2:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Two receptions Sunday
Conklin had two receptions for 28 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Denver.
Analysis: Conklin didn't have a reception and had just one target on the season before Sunday. With Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith playing well ahead of him on the depth chart, it's hard to see him getting more than a few targets per game. Still, his four targets over the last two games make him worth monitoring in deep formats.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 12:49pm by Rotowire.com
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