2025 Receiving Stats
REC
26
YDS
395
TD
4
AVG
15.2
TAR
49
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has repeatedly praised Nailor since the team took him in the sixth round of the 2022 Draft, but it wasn't until last season that the young wideout got his big chance. After injuries limited him to six games in 2023, Nailor stayed healthy for all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and served as Minnesota's No. 3 receiver for the entire year. It wasn't a high-volume job, but Nailor made the most of his 42 targets, catching 28 passes for 414 yards and six touchdowns. Despite the strong showing, there's no guarantee of more opportunities this season, as the Vikings still have WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and now have added Adam Thielen and rookie third-round pick Tai Felton. Addison is suspended for the first three games, but Nailor has a hand injury threatening his availability for the same period. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $3.84 million contract with the Vikings in May of 2022.
Held catchless in Week 16
Nailor failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Nailor was a complete nonfactor Sunday despite playing 62 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. Minnesota's offense has struggled with J.J. McCarthy (hand) at quarterback, but with McCarthy suffering an injury in Week 16, Max Brosmer is set to start in Week 17. Nailor should continue to be the victim of both limited opportunities and underwhelming quarterback play, capping his potential going forward. The 26-year-old should be ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Lions.
Nailor was a complete nonfactor Sunday despite playing 62 percent of the Vikings' offensive snaps as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. Minnesota's offense has struggled with J.J. McCarthy (hand) at quarterback, but with McCarthy suffering an injury in Week 16, Max Brosmer is set to start in Week 17. Nailor should continue to be the victim of both limited opportunities and underwhelming quarterback play, capping his potential going forward. The 26-year-old should be ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 17 matchup against the Lions.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jalen Nailor's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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
43.1Air Yards Per Snap
1.12% Team Air Yards
18.5%% Team Targets
11.6%Avg Depth of Target
13.2 YdsCatch Rate
53.1%Drop Rate
4.1%Avg Yds After Catch
4.4% Targeted On Route
14.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Lions pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
81.1
Cornerbacks
82.9
Safeties
87.1
Linebackers
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2025 Jalen Nailor Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Jalen Nailor's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
5' 11"Weight
190 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.50 secShuttle Time
4.28 secCone Drill
7.03 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
128 inHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2022 sixth-round pick, Nailor has run just 77 routes through two seasons but has made the most of his limited opportunities with 12 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets. Hamstring and head injuries limited him to six games last year, and he took 67 of his 94 offensive snaps for the season during a Week 10 win over New Orleans. He'll compete with Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield for the third receiver role in training camp.
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Cleared for Sunday
Nailor (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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Stays limited in practice
Nailor (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Tending to back injury
Nailor was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury.
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First career multi-score game
Nailor corralled three of five targets for 47 yards and a pair of touchdowns while losing two yards on his only carry in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Cowboys.
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Three receptions in win
Nailor had three receptions for 30 yards on three targets in Sunday's win over Washington.
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May be priced out of Minnesota
The Vikings are preparing to lose Nailor this offseason, Kevin Seffert of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Nailor has shown a strong rapport with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, which is enough to make Minnesota want to bring him back. However, the wideout is likely to be too expensive for the Vikings to retain, as he could be one of the most sought-after pass catchers available this offseason. With Justin Jefferson on a lucrative long-term deal and Jordan Addison likely to command a big extension soon as well, the team is unlikely to allocate significant additional resources to the position.
Nailor has shown a strong rapport with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, which is enough to make Minnesota want to bring him back. However, the wideout is likely to be too expensive for the Vikings to retain, as he could be one of the most sought-after pass catchers available this offseason. With Justin Jefferson on a lucrative long-term deal and Jordan Addison likely to command a big extension soon as well, the team is unlikely to allocate significant additional resources to the position.