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 |
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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.
