Minnesota Vikings
Kyle Rudolph - #82 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 258 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/09/1989 |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, OH |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 11th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | 493 | 9 |
Favre active, Peterson inactive vs. Bears
Vikings QB Brett Fave has been elevated to the 45-man game-day roster against the Bears on Monday, but RB Adrian Peterson will not play.
Report: Tinoisamoa will not play vs. Vikings
The Bears will be without SLB Pisa Tinoisamoa for the fourth time in their last five games when they play the Vikings Monday night.
Bears-Vikings prediction
There are a couple significant variables that add intrigue to this game, but neither is powerful enough to swing it in the Vikings' favor.
Vikings make QB moves, place Hutchinson on I.R.
The Vikings made multiple quarterback moves on Monday in preparation for their game tonight vs. the Bears.
Vikings P Kluwe says TCF Bank Stadium 'unplayable'
The Vikings will host the Bears Monday night at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium, though if it were up to punter Chris Kluwe, the game would be held at a different venue.
Injury report for Bears-Vikings MNF game
Here is the injury report for the Week 15 Monday-night game, Chicago at Minnesota, showing the status of each injured player.
Vikings-Bears matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's another key matchup to keep an eye on when the Vikings take on the Bears in Week 15: Bears DE Julius Peppers vs. the Vikings' offensive line.
Unenviable QB situation brewing for Vikings
With Brett Favre out of the mix for the Vikings' Monday-night game against the Bears, they will turn their hopes to rookie Joe Webb as the starter.
Favre now listed as questionable vs. Bears
After earlier being listed as out for Monday night's game against the Bears, Vikings QB Brett Favre now has been upgraded to questionable.
Webb to start for Vikings
Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said Saturday that QB Brett Favre has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Bears and rookie Joe Webb will get his first start.
Memories from a streak
The toughness Brett Favre showed — both on and off the field — during his 297-game starting streak make it the most remarkable accomplishment in sports.
Harvin expects to play after seeing migraine specialist
Vikings WR Percy Harvin is expected to play on Monday night vs. the Bears after seeing a migraine specialist in Arizona to deal with his constant headache problems.
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Friday
Devin Hester didn't have a return for touchdown against Minnesota in Week 10, but he did put the offense in good field position, returning two kickoffs for 100 yards and two punts for 47 yards in Chicago's 27-13 ...
Three-and-out with Bears ORG Roberto Garza
PFW caught up with Bears ORT Roberto Garza this week and we discussed the Vikings' defensive line, the continuity in personnel on the offensive line and the development of the Bears' starting right tackle, rookie J'Marcus Webb.
Bears-Vikings matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a key matchup when the Bears head to Minnesota to face the Vikings in Week 15.
PLAYER NEWS
Rudolph has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team as an injury replacement for Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons.|||||||
Rudolph was selected to his first Pro Bowl. The second-year player out of Notre Dame had career highs with nine touchdowns, 53 receptions and 493 yards receiving in 2012. His nine touchdowns were tied for first in the NFC for TDs by a tight end. Rudolph is the first Vikings tight end to make the Pro Bowl since Byron Chamberlain in 2001. He is the sixth Vikings player selected for the Pro Bowl this season.
Rudolph caught three passes for 39 yards and one touchdown in a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday.|||||||
Rudolph is up to nine TD receptions and has enjoyed a good fantasy campaign.
Rudolph caught six passes for 51 yards and one touchdown on Sunday against Green Bay.|||||||
After virtually disappearing in the middle of the season after a strong start, Rudolph has reemerged as a formidable fantasy option. He has caught 18 passes for 170 yards and three TDs in his last three games.
Coach Leslie Frazier says Rudolph and safety Harrison Smith passed the necessary concussion tests this week, clearing the way for them to play in a pivotal NFC North game at Green Bay on Sunday.|||||||
Rudolph and Smith both left the game against Chicago last weekend with concussions, and it was unclear earlier this week if they would be available for the game against the Packers.
Rudolph passed his concussion test and could play Sunday against Green Bay.|||||||
Rudolph, who scored a TD against Chicago last weekend, is a viable fantasy starter in deeper leagues.
