Powell caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts. Powell played 19 offensive snaps in the victory, reeling in his first reception since Week 3. The wide receiver is a clear No. 4 option behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor on Minnesota's depth chart.
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Minnesota Vikings
Birthdate
9/12/1995 (29)
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Active
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5'8", 185 lbs
Birthplace
Deerfield Beach, FL, USA
Position
WR
College
Florida
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Minnesota Vikings
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Los Angeles Rams
2021-2023
(2 seasons)
Buffalo Bills
2021-2021
(1 season)
Miami Dolphins
2021-2021
(1 season)
Atlanta Falcons
2019-2021
(2 seasons)
Detroit Lions
2018-2019
(2 seasons)
Powell caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 21-13 win over the Colts. Powell played 19 offensive snaps in the victory, reeling in his first reception since Week 3. The wide receiver is a clear No. 4 option behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and Jalen Nailor on Minnesota's depth chart.
Powell didn't have a reception or carry in Sunday's loss to Detroit. He played two snaps on offense. He had two punt returns for a 7.5-yard average. Powell began the season as the No. 3 receiver but has fallen to No. 5 on the depth chart. He's mostly a punt returner at this point.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said Friday that Powell (chest) will not carry an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports. Powell opened the week as a limited participant in practice due to a chest issue, but the No. 3 wide receiver is ready to rock for Sunday's international matchup against New York. He'll handle his usual role on offense behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison while also contributing in the return game.
Powell (chest) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday. Powell has logged back-to-back limited practice sessions due to a chest injury. He was briefly forced out of Minnesota's win over Green Bay in Week 4, but was able to return to the field. That bodes well for Powell's chances of gaining clearance to play Sunday against the Jets, as long as he's able to avoid any setbacks in Friday's practice.
Powell (chest) was limited during Wednesda'ys practice. Powell briefly exited Sunday's win over the Packers after taking a hard hit to the midsection while attempting to make a catch. He was able to return to the game, but he appears to still be dealing with the lingering effects of that hit. His practice participation over the next two days should provide clarity on his status for Week 5 against the Jets.
Powell didn't have a reception on two targets in Sunday's win over Green Bay. He returned one punt for 10 yards. He missed the end of the first half with a rib injury, but later returned, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Powell had to sit out for awhile after taking a hard hit to the ribs while trying to make a catch. Jalen Nailor muffed a punt return in place of Powell as the backup punt returner. Despite the injury, Powell still played 23 snaps on offense and ran 16 routes, which was ahead of Trent Sherfield (just three routes) though Sherfield had a reception. Both Powell and Sherfield will play minor roles on offense with the return of Jordan Addison from an ankle injury.
Powell had one reception for 13 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over Houston. Powell played on 27 of the offense's 63 snaps as he worked as the No. 3 receiver with Jordan Addison sidelined. The former could remain as the third wideout if Addison remains out with an ankle injury. However, Powell has just four targets in two games in that role.
Powell had two receptions for 16 yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the 49ers. He also had one punt return for ten yards. Powell worked as the third receiver with Jalen Nailor starting opposite Justin Jefferson with Jordan Addison (ankle) sidelined. Powell could move into the starting lineup if both Addison and Justin Jefferson (quad) are sidelined Week 3 against Houston.
Powell was not targeted during Minnesota's 28-6 win over the Giants in Week 1. Powell did return one punt for one yard, but that was the extent of his involvement on the stat sheet in a dominant showing by the Vikings. The Jets downed two punts and sent another three out of bounds, so Powell's involvement as Minnesota's primary punt returner could grow Week 2 against the 49ers on Sunday. He'll also figure to step into a larger offensive role behind Justin Jefferson should Jordan Addison (ankle) be limited at all due to injury.