Kyle Rudolph Doubtful, Irv Smith Jr. Questionable
4 years agoMinnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) is doubtful for Week 14 against the Buccaneers, while tight end Irv Smith Jr. (back) is listed as questionable. Rudolph missed practice all week and is unlikely to play. Smith was at least limited in practice the last two days, so he has a chance to suit up and take advantage of Rudolph being out. If Smith is unable to play, Tyler Conklin would likely be the team's starting tight end. Smith has just 15 receptions on 23 targets for 182 yards and two touchdowns this year, but he'll be a deep-league and DFS sleeper if Rudolph is out, as expected. Quarterback Kirk Cousins, already more of a QB2 this week, will lose one of his favorite red-zone weapons in Rudolph.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com