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Minnesota Vikings' Jordan Addison Injury Update After Increased Role Vs. Tennessee Titans

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is reemerge as a threat. Addison connected with quarterback Sam Darnold for a 47-yard touchdown reception and eight targets vs. Tennessee. What is the injury report for Addison who left the second half and did not return?

Kyron Samuels

Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates his first down against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Oct 23, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates his first down against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images / Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison had one of the plays of the NFL weekend in Sunday’s 23-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans. On a spectacular 47-yard touchdown, quarterback Sam Darnold launched a perfect pass, and Addison caught the ball in stride and turned on the afterburners to get into the endzone untouched. The USC Trojan to USC Trojan connection between Addison and Darnold is beginning to heat up in recent weeks as the Vikings now hold an 8-2 record.

As far as an injury report, Addison left Sunday's game in the second half with cramping. Addison did not return to the game, but he will be available for next week's game in Chicago.

Per NFL Next Gen Stats, Addison reached a top speed of 21.09 mph on that 47-yard TD, his second-fastest speed as a ball carrier this season. Addison hit a remarkable 21.80 mph in Week Seven vs. the division rival Detroit Lions. The play had 25 yards after catch, expected yards after catch was 17 (+ nine), and the touchdown probability was 16.1 percent. 

Addison finished the game with three receptions for  61 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown. More importantly, Addison’s eight targets equaled a season-high, matching the target total from the New York Jets matchup back on October 6th. Addison struggled with cramps in the second half and was unable to return to game action, but Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Addison should be back at full strength immediately. 

“An active day for Jordan Addison, who nearly made a spectacular catch on the goal line. Officials rule he did not come down in bounds,” said ESPN Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert during the game. 

As Addison continues to become a more integral piece to the Vikings’ offense, a bump in production can be expected. Currently, Addison has 24 receptions, 359 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns in eight games. Addison also has a touchdown rushing as well. His end-season projection currently has him finishing the season with 41 receptions, 610 receiving yards, five receiving touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns.

Per NFL Fantasy Football, Addison was benched in 63.2 percent of registered fantasy leagues before the Titans game. While secondary to the Vikings's primary goal, which is to win games any way possible regardless of stats, the best way forward appears to be having Addison’s role increased, and therefore, his production should see a spike. For the Vikings, fans, and fantasy owners alike, Jordan Addison’s continued reemergence is a welcomed sign. 

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Kyron Samuels
KYRON SAMUELS

Kyron Samuels is a former college and professional football player now a writer, analyst, & digital host. Kyron is a writer for USC Trojans on SI and contributes to Oregon Ducks on SI. A graduate and letterman at Jacksonville State University, Samuels was a three-year starter, two-time all-conference, and won three consecutive conference titles. After a four-year professional stint between the AFL & XFL, Samuels retired from football. In 2022, Samuels was inducted into the Fairhope Athletic Hall of Fame. Post-playing career, Samuels has become a credentialed sports media member covering the NFL, UFL, USFL, & college football. The NFL Combine, Reese’s Senior Bowl, & East-West Shrine Bowl are amongst the events Kyron has covered. As a guest and host, Samuels has been featured on ESPNRadio, FoxSportsRadio, & IHeartRadio. Outside of sports media, Samuels works as a scouting consultant and has experience coaching at the collegiate level.

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