Inactive
Injury Coach's Decision
Est. Return 12/22/2024
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
7
YDS
57
TD
1
AVG
8.1
TAR
18
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Osborn signed a free agent deal with the Patriots. It may not be difficult for the receiver to secure a significant role as an outside receiver. Osborn was a full-time player for the Vikings last year. Even though Jordan Addision was a more talented receiver, Osborn was often on the field more than Addison because of his exceptional blocking skills. Although Osborn had a pair of games with at least 95 yards, he often produced in the 30-40 yard range. It’s possible that Osborn is asked to be more of a receiver in New England. However, New England added Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker in this year’s draft. Along with Kendrick Bourne making his way back from a knee injury, Osborn may see little time on the field if he’s the No. 4 receiver. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Healthy scratch Sunday
Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
The wide receiver was claimed off waivers from the Patriots on Wednesday. Osborn joined Washington after the team learned that Noah Brown would likely miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury, but Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey remain ahead of the new addition on the depth chart behind top receiver Terry McLaurin.
The wide receiver was claimed off waivers from the Patriots on Wednesday. Osborn joined Washington after the team learned that Noah Brown would likely miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury, but Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey remain ahead of the new addition on the depth chart behind top receiver Terry McLaurin.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do K.J. Osborn'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
15.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.48% Team Air Yards
3.9%% Team Targets
4.5%Avg Depth of Target
5.9 YdsCatch Rate
38.9%Drop Rate
5.6%Avg Yds After Catch
2.4% Targeted On Route
14.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
73.3
Cornerbacks
93.0
Safeties
57.4
Linebackers
60.6
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2024 K.J. Osborn Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do K.J. Osborn's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.48 secShuttle Time
4.35 secCone Drill
7.00 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
18 repsHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
31.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2020 fifth-round pick, Osborn essentially redshirted his rookie season before working as Minnesota's No. 3 receiver the next two years, playing in every game and running slightly more than half his routes from the slot. He put up 50-655-7 on 82 targets in 2021 and 60-650-5 on 90 targets in 2022, but further volume growth is far from guaranteed after Minnesota drafted Jordan Addison in the first round this spring to replace free-agent loss Adam Thielen. At 5-11, 203, with 4.48 timed speed, Osborn is much heavier than Addison and just as fast but without the massive college production and impressive change-of-direction ability. Osborn might be stuck as the No. 3 receiver again, and this time in an offense that seemingly wants to use more two-TE sets after trading for T.J. Hockenson last fall and giving Josh Oliver a surprising $8.2 million guarantee this spring. The upside scenario for Osborn's volume involves an injury to target-hog Justin Jefferson, which would seriously hurt the quality of the Minnesota offense.
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Claimed by Washington
Washington claimed Osborn off waivers from New England on Wednesday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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Cut loose by New England
The Patriots will waive Osborn on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Healthy scratch for Week 13
Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Inactive Sunday
Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
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Inactive Sunday
Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
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Links up with Washington
The Commanders claimed Osborn off waivers Wednesday, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Osborn was waived by the Patriots on Tuesday after recording just seven receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown on 18 targets across seven games. The veteran wideout's last catch came Week 7, but he averaged 52.7 receptions, 615.0 receiving yards and 5.0 touchdowns from the 2021 through 2023 seasons as a member of the Vikings. The waiver claim came on the same day Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced Noah Brown is likely to miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury.
Osborn was waived by the Patriots on Tuesday after recording just seven receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown on 18 targets across seven games. The veteran wideout's last catch came Week 7, but he averaged 52.7 receptions, 615.0 receiving yards and 5.0 touchdowns from the 2021 through 2023 seasons as a member of the Vikings. The waiver claim came on the same day Commanders head coach Dan Quinn announced Noah Brown is likely to miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury.