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 |
Week Four fantasy tips: TEs
The late-week fantasy TE tips have Kyle Rudolph and Owen Daniels as strong options, but long-time stud Jason Witten should be relegated to the bench.
Vikings have big plans for Rudolph
One of the many pleasant developments in the Week One victory over the Jaguars was the heavy usage of TE Kyle Rudolph.
Vikings need more from tight ends
The Vikings desire to use more two-TE packages this season, but right now they can't get Kyle Rudolph or John Carlson on the field.
Ponder makes strides in Vikings' first action
QB Christian Ponder played far better than his stats indicated in the Vikings' preseason opener.
Vikings rookie report: Week 16
The win over the Redskins featured some standout rookie moments, including TE Kyle Rudolph's third-quarter touchdown reception and S Mistral Raymond's fourth-quarter interception.
Vikings rookie report: Week 15
The Vikings are at the point where they are evaluating their young talent for next season, and the results have been fairly mixed at best.
Five questions with PFW Vikings correspondent Tom Pelissero
Here are five questions we posed about the Vikings to PFW correspondent Tom Pelissero, who is the senior editor of 1500ESPN.com in Minneapolis.
Vikings must find more toys for Ponder
The Vikings have needs all over, but it's clear that rookie QB Christian Ponder needs more weapons next season.
Vikings rookie report: Week 13
Here's how key rookies performed in the Vikings' 35-32 loss to the Broncos Sunday.
Vikings rookie report: Week 12
Here's how the Vikings' key rookies performed in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the Falcons.
Vikings rookie report: Week 10
Here's how key Vikings rookies performed during Monday's loss to the Packers.
Vikings stock report: Week 10
Here are three stocks going up and three stocks going down after the Vikings' loss to the Packers on Monday night.
Vikings rookie report: Week Eight
Here's how the Vikings' rookies performed in the Week Eight win over the Panthers.
Vikings rookie report: Week Seven
Week Seven saw the Vikings play seven rookies, the most who have played so far this season. Here's how they performed agains the Packers.
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.
