Josh Oliver
27-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
27
TD
0
AVG
13.5
TAR
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
A third-round pick by the Jaguars in 2019, Oliver's targets, catches, yards and touchdowns all set or matched career highs. He saw action on 42 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps after signing a three-year, $21 million deal with Minnesota last offseason. Oliver is primarily a run blocker, where he excels, but that could change early in the season. He could get more targets early in the season as T.J. Hockenson may not be available to begin the season while recovering from January surgery on a torn ACL. Read Past Outlooks
Two receptions in season opener
Oliver started at tight end and had two receptions for 27 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Oliver had 27 snaps on offense compared to 29 for Johnny Mundt, who had three targets and two receptions for 15 yards. While neither tight end was a major factor in the passing attack, that could change if Jordan Addison misses time with an ankle injury. Still, Oliver is still mostly a blocking tight end who can catch an occasional touchdown.
Oliver had 27 snaps on offense compared to 29 for Johnny Mundt, who had three targets and two receptions for 15 yards. While neither tight end was a major factor in the passing attack, that could change if Jordan Addison misses time with an ankle injury. Still, Oliver is still mostly a blocking tight end who can catch an occasional touchdown.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Josh Oliver's 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
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
12.5Air Yards Per Snap
0.48% Team Air Yards
6.7%% Team Targets
4.2%Avg Depth of Target
12.5 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
1.0% Targeted On Route
11.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Josh Oliver run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Josh Oliver and the other tight ends for the Vikings are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Josh Oliver
18 routes 2 targets
37 routes 6 targets
0 routes 0 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
47.7
Cornerbacks
33.3
Safeties
41.8
Linebackers
158.3
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2024 Josh Oliver Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Josh Oliver's measurables compare to other tight ends?
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
6' 5"Weight
259 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.63 secShuttle Time
4.47 secCone Drill
7.21 secVertical Jump
34.0 inBroad Jump
117 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
10.75 inArm Length
33.50 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Oliver signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Vikings in what was a surprise considering the large role T.J. Hockenson played in the second half of last season. In 35 career games, Oliver has caught only 26 passes for 230 yards, so he likely won't threaten Hockenson for targets. Instead, Oliver's focus will be on improving Minnesota's run blocking.
More Fantasy News
Secures two touchdowns in 2023
Oliver appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 season, catching 22 of 28 targets for 213 yards and two touchdowns.
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Just one reception in loss
Oliver had one reception for 17 yards on two targets in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.
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Catches one pass in defeat
Oliver recorded a 33-yard reception in the Vikings' 30-24 loss to the Lions on Sunday.
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Goes catchless in win
Oliver played 28 of 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Raiders and failed to corral his lone target.
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Catches second TD of season
Oliver had four receptions for 47 yards on four targets, including a three-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss at Denver.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Coach teases more 12 personnel
Coach Kevin O'Connell said the Vikings will likely use 12 personnel, with two tight ends sharing the field, more frequently after signing Oliver and losing wide receiver Adam Thielen, per Jeff Howe of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Per O'Connell, signing Oliver "might lead one to believe we might play with a little bit more 12 personnel on the field." The Vikings frequently went three-wide in 2022 with Justin Jefferson, Thielen and K.J. Osborn, but the team's expected to shift its philosophy due to the change in personnel, with Oliver and T.J. Hockenson frequently sharing the field as a result. Oliver had 149 yards and two touchdowns for the Ravens in 2022 but could see more pass-catching opportunities with his new team.
Per O'Connell, signing Oliver "might lead one to believe we might play with a little bit more 12 personnel on the field." The Vikings frequently went three-wide in 2022 with Justin Jefferson, Thielen and K.J. Osborn, but the team's expected to shift its philosophy due to the change in personnel, with Oliver and T.J. Hockenson frequently sharing the field as a result. Oliver had 149 yards and two touchdowns for the Ravens in 2022 but could see more pass-catching opportunities with his new team.