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YAFFL Est. 2003
FFL: Preseason | NFL: Week 1
K.J. Osborn

WR MIN

College: Miami (FL) | 4 years
Height: 5'11" | Weight: 203 lbs
Birth Date: 1997-06-10
2024 Bye Week: 11

Total Pts: 39.6
Avg Pts: 2.33
Rank: 62 WR

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2024 RTSports Outlook

Osborn had his second straight solid season, finishing 45th overall in fantasy receiver scoring. He had 60 receptions for 650 yards and five touchdowns. He was a consistent option in Vikings passing attack, serving as the third receiver most weeks. He had five games with double-digit fantasy points. He had a few big games as well, having double-digit receptions in Week 15. Osborn could play an even bigger role this coming season, being the favorite to start opposite Justin Jefferson. Osborn can stretch the field because of his speed and athleticism. He can be a top deep threat. He needs work on his route running, but is showing improvement in that area. He catches the ball well and can do well after the catch.

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Osborn could see his production improve even more this year. He still shouldn't be considered a top fantasy option, but could be a solid No. 3 if all goes well for him. He could get around 75 receptions for 900 yards and seven touchdowns.

FreeDraftGuide.com

Fantasy WeekPts
Scoring
Week 11.24K.J. Osborn 31 rush and rec yds (1.24 pts)
Week 27.36K.J. Osborn 10 yd TD reception (6.00 pts)
K.J. Osborn 34 rush and rec yds (1.36 pts)
Week 37.44K.J. Osborn 36 yd TD reception (6.00 pts)
K.J. Osborn 36 rush and rec yds (1.44 pts)
Week 40.64K.J. Osborn 16 rush and rec yds (0.64 pts)
Week 51.96K.J. Osborn 49 rush and rec yds (1.96 pts)
Week 61.92K.J. Osborn 48 rush and rec yds (1.92 pts)
Week 71.88K.J. Osborn 47 rush and rec yds (1.88 pts)
Week 83.96K.J. Osborn 99 rush and rec yds (3.96 pts)
Week 90.68K.J. Osborn 17 rush and rec yds (0.68 pts)
Week 100.00
Week 110.28K.J. Osborn 7 rush and rec yds (0.28 pts)
Week 121.36K.J. Osborn 34 rush and rec yds (1.36 pts)
Week 13
Week 140.60K.J. Osborn 15 rush and rec yds (0.60 pts)
Playoff Week 10.12K.J. Osborn 3 rush and rec yds (0.12 pts)
Playoff Week 29.80K.J. Osborn 6 yd TD reception (6.00 pts)
K.J. Osborn 95 rush and rec yds (3.80 pts)
Playoff Week 30.00
Playoff Week 40.36K.J. Osborn 9 rush and rec yds (0.36 pts)
Player Notes
Mar 17 9:20pm ET

The New England Patriots have agreed to terms on a deal with wide receiver K.J. Osborn on Sunday. The two sides have agreed on a one-year deal for the upcoming 2024 campaign. The former fifth-round pick has made a name for himself over the last few seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Most recently, Osborn finished with 48 receptions for 540 yards and three touchdowns during the 2023 season. He has been a viable option to the Vikings offense and should give a boost to the Pats receiver room. He'll be stuck competing for snaps with Kendrick Bourne, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Demario Douglas this upcoming season.

From RotoBaller

Jan 8 1:20pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn was quiet in the final game of the regular season in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Detroit Lions, catching just two passes for nine yards on his four targets. It was an improvement over his zero-target game in Week 17, but it was still a weak performance for the 26-year-old to wrap up the season. It was also a step back from his two previous campaigns, as he finished with 48 catches on 75 targets for only 540 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games played. We knew Osborn was going to be on the backburner in 2023 when the Vikings took Jordan Addison in the first round to pair with Justin Jefferson as a lethal 1-2 punch at wideout. Osborn will enter free agency in March, and his 2024 fantasy value will be determined by where he lands.

From RotoBaller

Jan 1 12:40pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn was not targeted at all in the 33-10 loss on Sunday night against the division-rival Green Bay Packers. Osborn played 62 percent of the offensive snaps but really had no chance in a game in which the Packers defense pretty much completely shut down Minnesota's offense. It was especially disappointing after Osborn had five catches on seven targets for 95 yards and his third touchdown of the year in last week's loss to the Detroit Lions. But with rookie first-rounder Jordan Addison (ankle) playing after getting injured in Week 16, Osborn disappeared. The 26-year-old cannot be trusted in starting fantasy lineups in the Week 18 regular season finale in a rematch against the Lions in Detroit.

From RotoBaller

Dec 30 5:00pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn could find himself in a larger role in Week 17 with T.J. Hockenson (knee) sidelined and Jordan Addison (ankle) questionable for the team's matchup with the Packers. Osborn caught five of seven targets for 95 yards and a score last week against the Lions, but he will be catching passes from rookie quarterback Jaren Hall in this one as Nick Mullens heads to the bench. Osborn will be at best a FLEX option in this one, but if Addison is active then he will be an extremely risky player to slot into lineups during championship weekend.

From RotoBaller

Dec 25 1:10pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn reeled in five of his seven targets for 95 yards and a touchdown in the team's 30-24 Week 16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Osborn saw an increase in usage as both wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) left the game and did not return. Osborn has been a shaky fantasy play so far this season, but would potentially see a bigger role if both Addison and Hockenson can't suit up for the team's Week 17 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. If neither Addison nor Hockenson plays, Osborn can be viewed as a potential WR3 option.

From RotoBaller

Dec 10 8:00pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn had four catches for just 15 yards in the narrow win over Vegas on Sunday. Justin Jefferson (chest) was ruled out early in the contest, so Osborn had more catches than the other Vikings' receivers. Of course, the 26-year-old hasn't been the most consistent fantasy option all season. But considering Jefferson may not play in Week 15 versus the Bengals, Osborn deserves attention as a streaming option for those participating in deeper formats, especially since he was targeted seven times on Sunday.

From RotoBaller

Nov 28 12:20pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn secured three of his four targets for 34 yards in Monday night's upsetting 12-10 loss to the division-rival Chicago Bears to close out Week 12 action. This was Osborn's last chance for an elevated role in Minnesota's passing attack, but the Vikings offense struggled mightily all night against an inspired Bears defense. It didn't help that quarterback Joshua Dobbs was not on his game and had four interceptions. Minnesota will now go on their bye and All-Pro wideout Justin Jefferson (hamstring) will return from Injured Reserve in Week 14 to face the Las Vegas Raiders. It means that Osborn will be pushed further down the receiving pecking order. He can be dropped in 12-team redraft leagues at this point.

From RotoBaller

Nov 25 6:20pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn could once again be in for an important role in the Minnesota passing game as Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday night. Osborn struggled in his first game back from a concussion in Week 11, as he caught just one pass on two targets for seven yards. The speedy wideout figures to be third in line for targets even if Jefferson is inactive, as rookie wideout Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson figure to be the focal point of the Minnesota passing attack. Not to mention, Osborn hasn't had much of a chance to build a rapport with his new quarterback Joshua Dobbs, so fantasy managers should treat the 26-year-old as nothing more than a dart throw versus the Bears in Week 12.

From RotoBaller

Nov 20 1:50pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn suffered a concussion in Week 9 and was forced to miss the Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints, but he returned on Sunday night in Week 11 to face the Denver Broncos, only to catch one of his two targets for a seven-yard gain. It was the 26-year-old's worst performance of the season, and it's not like he wasn't on the field at all, as he played 71 of a possible 75 offensive snaps across from rookie wideout Jordan Addison. All-Pro pass-catcher Justin Jefferson (hamstring) could come off Injured Reserve to play in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears on Monday night on Nov. 27, which would push Osborn even further down the receiver pecking order in Minnesota.

From RotoBaller

Nov 17 7:10pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn has cleared concussion protocol and will play in Week 11 against the Denver Broncos. The 26-year-old wide receiver has been removed from the team's final injury report after missing Week 10 with a concussion and is ready to go for Sunday. Star receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday so it would put a significant damper on Osborn's fantasy prospects if he returns. If Jefferson ends up being inactive then Osborn is in play as a FLEX option in Week 11.

From RotoBaller

Nov 16 10:20pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (concussion) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. Osborn had to be carted off the field in Week 9 with his concussion and missed the Week 10 win over the New Orleans Saints. However, with two full practices under his belt already this week, Osborn is now expected to make his return this Sunday night against the Denver Broncos on the road. The 26-year-old still needs to be officially cleared from the league's concussion protocol before being allowed to play in Week 11. Even if Osborn is active against Denver, he'll be hard to trust as a WR4/flex in fantasy lineups if Justin Jefferson (hamstring) makes his return from Injured Reserve, as is expected.

From RotoBaller

Nov 15 5:30pm ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (concussion) practiced in full on Wednesday and is expected to be cleared to play in Week 11's Sunday night affair in Denver against the Broncos. "A big piece of our offense," head coach Kevin O'Connell said. Osborn had to be carted off the field in Week 9 after suffering a concussion and was unable to play in the Week 10 victory over the New Orleans Saints. The 26-year-old saw an expanded role with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, but he won't be as attractive as a deep-league streamer this Sunday against Denver if Jefferson makes his return after a five-game absence.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 17-Mar-2024: K.J. Osborn - SGN - The New England Patriots signed WR K.J. Osborn.
  • 17-Mar-2024: K.J. Osborn - FA - WR K.J. Osborn elected free agency.
  • 23-Jul-2020: MIN - Signed, Draft Choice - Four-year contract (through 2023)
NFL Week
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Week 2@PHI7.363341600000
Week 3LAC7.441361300000
Week 4@CAR0.641160200000
Week 5KC1.965490900000
Week 6@CHI1.924480500000
Week 7SF1.885470600000
Week 8@GB3.9689901000000
Week 9@ATL0.682170200000
Week 10NO0.00000000000
Week 11@DEN0.28170200000
Week 12CHI1.363340400000
Week 13bye
Week 14@LV0.604150700000
Week 15@CIN0.12130200000
Week 16DET9.805951700000
Week 17GB0.00000000000
Week 18@DET0.36290400000