Sun Oct 4 2015 | 15:25 | Rhodes active Sunday against Broncos |
Rhodes is active Sunday against the Broncos. |
Rhodes will be needed if the Vikings hope to contain both Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Having him in the lineup is a big boost for the defense. |
Fri Oct 2 2015 | 19:02 | Rhodes (concussion) listed as probable for Sunday's game in Denv... |
Rhodes (concussion) is listed as probable for Sunday's game in Denver. |
A full practice participant throughout the week, Rhodes should be fine for Sunday's tough matchup with Broncos wideouts Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Rhodes isn't one of the better IDP options at cornerback, but Sunday's matchup could lead to an unusual number of opportunities for tackles and interceptions, as the Broncos funnel a large percentage of their targets to the aformentioned receivers. |
Wed Sep 30 2015 | 20:56 | Rhodes (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday |
Rhodes (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, Matt Vensel of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Rhodes sustained a concussion on a vicious collision with teammate Andrew Sendejo on Sunday, but only a day later, head coach Mike Zimmer was expressing his belief that the cornerback would play in Week 4 at Denver. Proceeding quickly through the protocol for head injuries, Rhodes appears headed down the path to active status. However, owners in IDP formats should keep an eye on him to ensure he's available against the Broncos. |
Mon Sep 28 2015 | 15:55 | Coach Mike Zimmer optimistic that Rhodes (concussion) will play ... |
Coach Mike Zimmer is optimistic that Rhodes (concussion) will play Sunday against the Broncos, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. "Actually, he's feeling great today," Zimmer said of Rhodes on Monday. "He's already passed one test [in the NFL's concussion protocol]. I think he should be ready." |
Heading into Week 3's action, Rhodes had carved out some IDP utility by recording 13 tackles over the Vikings' first two games. Though he notched just three tackles on Sunday before his exit from the game, it looks like the cornerback has a solid shot to avoid missing any additional time. |
Sun Sep 27 2015 | 18:01 | Rhodes suffered concussion during Sunday's win against Chargers |
Rhodes suffered a concussion during Sunday's win against the Chargers, Matt Vensel of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. |
Rhodes' return will depend on his journey through the concussion protocol, leaving his availability for next Sunday's game at Denver in question. In his absence, rookie Tray Waynes will garner the first significant run of his NFL career. |
Sun Sep 27 2015 | 14:58 | Rhodes ruled out of Sunday's game against Chargers due to head i... |
Rhodes has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a head injury, Ben Goessling of ESPN.com reports. |
Rhodes entered Week 3 with 13 tackles (11 solo) on the season and notched three more before his departure Sunday. His head injury will now be examined thoroughly to determine whether he'll enter the concussion protocol. With Rhodes out, 2015 first-round pick Trae Waynes should pick up his first significant snaps of the season. |
Mon Sep 21 2015 | 10:32 | Rhodes had six total tackles, defended pass and held Calvin John... |
Rhodes had six total tackles, defended a pass and held Calvin Johnson to just 8.3 yards per reception in Sunday's win over Detroit. |
Johnson had ten receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown, but had 17 targets as Rhodes held up well covering him most of the game. Rhodes continues to emerge as one of the better cover corners in the league, but that won't result in many fantasy IDP stats. |
Mon Dec 15 2014 | 12:45 | Rhodes held Calvin Johnson to catching just three of five balls ... |
Rhodes held Calvin Johnson to catching just three of five balls thrown to him for 49 yards, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Rhodes had three total tackles in Sunday's loss to Detroit. |
Johnson had one other catch for four yards, but it was when he was matched up against a linebacker as Rhodes covered him except when Johnson was in the slot. Rhodes continues to develop as a strong cover corner and his performance against Johnson show's he's becoming a corner fantasy owners may need to keep track of. However, his coverage skills don't translate into many IDP fantasy points as he has just one interception and averages just 2.9 tackles per game. |
Sun Nov 23 2014 | 12:15 | Rhodes (ankle) listed as active Sunday against Packers |
Rhodes (ankle) is listed as active Sunday against the Packers. |
Rhodes has only been a modest IDP option this season -- 31 tackles (23 solo), nine passes defended, and one interception -- which is unlikely to change with the juggernaut that is Green Bay's offense on tap. |
Fri Nov 21 2014 | 15:20 | Rhodes (ankle) full participant in Friday's practice and listed ... |
Rhodes (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Green Bay. |
Rhodes has graded well in pass coverage this season, but he faces a stiff test against Green Bay this week. |
Mon Nov 17 2014 | 13:20 | Rhodes had first career interception in Sunday's loss to Chicago |
Rhodes had his first career interception in Sunday's loss to Chicago. He also added four total tackles. |
Rhodes has graded well in pass defense and has become a solid cover corner, so it's a little surprising it's his first interception. |
Sun Nov 2 2014 | 14:04 | Rhodes (head) returned to Sunday's game against Washington in se... |
Rhodes (head) returned to Sunday's game against Washington in the second quarter. |
Rhodes evidently passed all of the Vikings' sideline concussion tests. He's back in there. |
Sun Nov 2 2014 | 13:37 | Rhodes left Sunday's game against Washington and being evaluated... |
Rhodes left Sunday's game against Washington and is being evaluated for a possible concussion, the Vikings' official site reports. His return is questionable. |
Rhodes had to leave a game last year with a concussion, so the Vikings will monitor him closely and ensure that he clears all concussion tests before letting him return to the game. With Jabari Price inactive, Josh Robinson will likely see the biggest uptick in playing time if Rhodes can't return to this game. |
Sun Sep 21 2014 | 11:55 | Rhodes (groin) active for Sunday's game against Saints |
Rhodes (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints. |
Rhodes will have his work cut out for him in containing the Saints' high-powered passing attack, but it should come with the benefit of increased tackling opportunities. The 2013 first-round draft pick has recorded 54 tackles over his 15 career games, but has yet to notch an interception. |
Fri Sep 19 2014 | 16:54 | Rhodes (groin) probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans |
Rhodes (groin) is probable for Sunday's game against New Orleans. |
Rhodes is ready to go for Sunday, which is good news for a Minnesota secondary that has to deal with all of Jimmy Graham, Brandin Cooks and Marques Colston in New Orleans. |
Thu Sep 18 2014 | 17:37 | Rudolph (abdomen) full participant in Thursday's practice |
Rudolph (abdomen) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. |
Rhodes was limited in practice last week with a hamstring injury but played a full game Sunday. He was limited in Wednesday's practice, so his improvement Thursday likely indicates this injury won't keep him from playing. |
Wed Sep 17 2014 | 17:17 | Rhodes (groin) limited participant in Wednesday's practice |
Rhodes (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports. |
Rhodes was limited in practice last week with a hamstring injury but played a full game Sunday, so we'd expect he'll play this week against New Orleans. |
Sun Sep 14 2014 | 11:58 | Rhodes (groin) not included on Vikings' inactive list ahead of S... |
Rhodes (groin) is not included on the Vikings' inactive list ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots. |
Rhodes was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, but is healthy enough to test his groin ailment and play Sunday. As the Vikings' No. 1 cornerback, Rhodes should help fend against Tom Brady and the Patriots' accomplished passing attack Sunday. |
Fri Sep 12 2014 | 17:32 | Rhodes (groin) questionable for Sunday's game against New Englan... |
Rhodes (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against New England. |
Given that Rhodes logged limited practices both Thursday and Friday, it would seem that he has a good chance to suit up against the Patriots on Sunday. |
Thu Sep 11 2014 | 17:19 | Rhodes (groin) limited in practice Thursday |
Rhodes (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports. |
Rhodes is slowly building up his rep count, after leaving Sunday's game due to a groin injury. If he's unable to take on his stating gig at cornerback in Week 2 versus the Patriots, Jabari Price (hamstring) is the likely candidate to cover for second-year pro. |