2024 Receiving Stats
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7
YDS
71
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AVG
10.1
TAR
10
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Powell saw extensive action last season in three-wide sets when Justin Jefferson missed two-plus months with a hamstring injury. His 407 offensive snaps were a career high and he caught 29 of 44 targets for 324 yards and one touchdown while adding five carries for 17 yards. His primary role beforehand was as Minnesota's punt returner. The departure of K.J. Osborn (New England) in free agency leaves Powell as a candidate for the No. 3 receiver role. He'll compete against Jalen Nailor and Trent Sherfield in training camp for the job and likely retain punt return duties. Read Past Outlooks
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One catch in win
Powell caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts.
ANALYSIS
Powell played 19 offensive snaps in the victory, reeling in his first reception since Week 3. The wide receiver is a clear No. 4 option behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor on Minnesota's depth chart.
Powell played 19 offensive snaps in the victory, reeling in his first reception since Week 3. The wide receiver is a clear No. 4 option behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor on Minnesota's depth chart.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Brandon Powell's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
6.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.52% Team Air Yards
2.4%% Team Targets
1.9%Avg Depth of Target
10.5 YdsCatch Rate
70.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
1.3% Targeted On Route
9.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Since joining the Rams' practice squad in November 2021 and eventually the team's active roster for good in January 2022, Powell served as the team's primary kick and punt returner. He also got more involved on offense last year, recording career highs across the board (24-156-0 on 32 targets, 17-80-0 on the ground). He signed with the Vikings in the offseason and will compete for the fourth WR role, but is more likely to get his action on special teams. Powell is unlikely to unseat Kene Nwangwu -- who has three career return touchdowns -- as the primary kick returner, but he should have a good chance to win the punt-returning gig over Jalen Reagor.
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Falling down WR depth chart
Powell didn't have a reception or carry in Sunday's loss to Detroit. He played two snaps on offense and averaged 7.5 yards on two punt returns.
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Ready for London game
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Powell (chest) will not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Limited again
Powell (chest) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.
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Nursing chest injury
Powell (chest) was limited during Wednesday's practice.
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Exits briefly with rib injury
Powell didn't have a reception on two targets in Sunday's win over Green Bay. He returned one punt for 10 yards. He missed the end of the first half with a rib injury but later returned, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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May expand return duties
Alec Lewis of The Athletic believes Powell may be tasked with handling both punt and kickoff return duties after the Vikings waived Kene Nwangwu on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Nwangwu was subsequently claimed by the Saints, leaving Minnesota in search of a new kickoff returner just as the amount of kickoff returns is expected to increase significantly compared to the last few seasons due to a rule change. Powell is a candidate to fill that role, as the wide receiver is already expected to return punts this season. The other top candidate currently on the roster to return kickoffs is running back Ty Chandler. However, Minnesota has only two running backs on the roster after cutting Nwangwu, which may dissuade the Vikings from risking an injury at the position on special teams.
Nwangwu was subsequently claimed by the Saints, leaving Minnesota in search of a new kickoff returner just as the amount of kickoff returns is expected to increase significantly compared to the last few seasons due to a rule change. Powell is a candidate to fill that role, as the wide receiver is already expected to return punts this season. The other top candidate currently on the roster to return kickoffs is running back Ty Chandler. However, Minnesota has only two running backs on the roster after cutting Nwangwu, which may dissuade the Vikings from risking an injury at the position on special teams.