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 |
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Wednesday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
Favre says he'll play out rest of season
Brett Favre might have re-evaluated things, but he's not quitting on the Vikings. Favre said Wednesday that he will play the remainder of the season if he is able to.
Vikings place OG Herrera on IR, sign OT Brown
The Vikings have added OT Patrick Brown to the active roster and placed OG Anthony Herrera on injured reserve.
Vikings rookie report: Week 11
Here's a look at how the Vikings' rookies fared in the Week 11 loss to the Packers.
2011 NFC North free-agent preview
If WR Sidney Rice hits the free-agent market in March, how hard will the Vikings try to re-sign him? Here is our exclusive team-by-team list of NFC North players likely to become free agents in March.
Vikings-Redskins matchup of the day: Tuesday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's game between the Vikings and Redskins at FedEx Field in Week 12.
Week 11: Did Brett Favre earn his money?
Each week we examine whether Vikings QB Brett Favre, who is being paid more than $1 million per game this season, earned his paycheck. Let's take a look at the Week 11 loss to the Packers.
Vikings MVP Meter: Week 11
Let's look at how the Vikings' team MVP candidates for the season shape up following their 31-3 loss to the Packers.
Vikings They Said It: Players' responses to Childress, Frazier
Here is a collection of quotes distributed by the Vikings' P.R. staff following the dismissal of head coach Brad Childress and the hiring of interim head coach Leslie Frazier.
Why Childress didn't work out
Brad Childress coached his way in Minnesota, which had a lot of positive results. But in one year, everything came crashing down.
Rice shows promise in 2010 debut
There was some doubt as to whether Sidney Rice would make any contribution this season, but now it looks like he could be an impact player down the stretch.
Vikings fire Childress; hire Frazier in interim
The Vikings announced Monday morning that they have fired head coach Brad Childress and promoted defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier to interim head coach.
Vikings' players of the week: Week 11
The Vikings’ offensive, defensive and special-teams players of the week in their 31-3 throttling by the Packers in Week 11.
Packers rout Vikings 31-3
Aaron Rodgers threw for 301 yards with three of his four touchdown passes to Greg Jennings, besting Brett Favre and Minnesota for the second time this season and sending the Packers to a 31-3 victory over the skidding Vikings on ...
League turning to forensics in Favre investigation
The NFL is reportedly conducting high-tech forensic work to trace transmissions of photos or messages sent between Favre and former Jets employee Jenn Sterger.
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.
