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Visanthe Shiancoe
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#81 Visanthe Shiancoe
 Pos: Tight End
NFL Team: MIN
Injury: OK
Experience: 9
College: Morgan State
Height: 76
Weight: 250
Born: 6/18/1980
 Year  Tm  Gm  Catch  Yds  TDs  Tgt  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum 
PROJMIN3342950000
2010MIN16475312800000
2009MIN165656611790000
SUMMARY
Tight End Rank: #32   
Overall: #230


Shiancoe had a similar season to his last two in Minnesota last year, but the big difference was his touchdown total. He scored just two times after scoring 18 touchdowns the previous two seasons. He still produced solid reception and yardage totals, though, catching 47 passes for 530 yards. Shiancoe has at least 40 receptions for 530 yards each of the last three seasons. He is a consistent option in the Vikings' passing game, but the addition of rookie Kyle Rudolph will cut into his playing time at tight end. Shiancoe is a big target with pretty good speed and decent hands. He also is a solid blocker, which is a plus for the Vikings running game. Shiancoe had a down touchdown season last year, but as mentioned, he has been a top red-zone target past years for the offense.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Vikings' passing game is a concern and the arrival of Rudolph, making Shiancoe more of a risk this coming season. A rebound in touchdowns seems likely but don't expect huge totals in other areas. At this point, he is a No. 2 fantasy tight end. He'll get 30-plus receptions for 400 yards and six or so touchdowns. His value is a tad lower in PPR leagues.
The Minnesota Vikings may show interest in re-signing impending free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe this offseason because the team may use more two tight end sets next season.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe might be playing in his final game with the team in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, as he is set to become a free agent at season's end. However, with TE Jim Kleinsasser retiring, and only TE Kyle Rudolph at the position, the team might be interested in bringing Shiancoe back.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe said he did not see the necessary effort from some teammates in Week 15. 'I would say, you could see some guys hung it up,' Shiancoe said. 'Not a lot though. Like a very small handful of guys.' Shiancoe said it was 'very, very disappointing' to see that happen and made it clear he wants no part of being with a team that could be the worst in franchise history.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings CB Asher Allen (shoulder), LB Chad Greenway (elbow), DL Everson Griffen (quadriceps) and TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hand) were each listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hand) underwent X-rays on his hand but they did not show any fractures. His hand was swollen after the team's Week 13.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring), OG Anthony Herrera (knee), LB Erin Henderson (hamstring) and SS Jamarca Sanford (shoulder) are listed as probable for Week 13. Herrera was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 2, while the other three players fully participated in practice.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings LB Erin Henderson (hamstring), S Jamarca Sanford (shoulder) and TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in practice Friday, Nov. 25, and it appears he is in line to play in Week 12. 'He's made enough progress to where we feel like he has a very good chance of playing on Sunday,' head coach Leslie Frazier said. 'We'll see how it goes as we get a little bit closer.'
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Nov. 25, and is questionable for Week 12.
Source: KFFL.com
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (hamstring) and Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) each were unable to practice Thursday, Nov. 24. The team might promote TE Allen Reisner from the practice squad if one or both cannot play in Week 12.
Source: KFFL.com
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