K.J. Osborn
27-Year-Old
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
Inactive Sunday
Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's wild-card game versus Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Osborn will take a seat in the first round of the playoffs and his absence won't have much of an offensive impact on Washington. The Commanders will lean on the likes of Terry McLaurin and Olamide Zaccheaus at wide receiver against the Buccaneers.
Osborn will take a seat in the first round of the playoffs and his absence won't have much of an offensive impact on Washington. The Commanders will lean on the likes of Terry McLaurin and Olamide Zaccheaus at wide receiver against the Buccaneers.
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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
13.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.48% Team Air Yards
2.9%% Team Targets
3.6%Avg Depth of Target
5.9 YdsCatch Rate
38.9%Drop Rate
5.6%Avg Yds After Catch
2.4% Targeted On Route
13.6%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Lions pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Saturday, Jan 18th at 8:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
65.1
Cornerbacks
71.8
Safeties
47.6
Linebackers
94.0
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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.
More Fantasy News
Ready to face Tampa Bay
Osborn (illness) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
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Not able to suit up in Week 18
Osborn (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against Dallas, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
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Questionable for Week 18
Osborn (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Inactive again Week 16
Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
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Healthy scratch Sunday
Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
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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.