Jalen Nailor — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

After a minimal role (12/208/1) over his first 21 games with the Vikings, Nailor emerged in 2024 as an injury cover for Jordan Addison in Week 3 (3/54/1) and Week 4 (3/31/1) on eight combined targets. His only two other playable games came in Week 7 (4/76) and Week 17 (5/81/1). Nailor was at his best at home (18/272/4 on 22 targets). The Vikings had him on the field for 52.6% of their plays. He gained 20 yards or more on 28.6% of his catches, while also surprising at times in scoring (six touchdowns).

A change in quarterback play last season and a poor offensive line led the Vikings’ offense to take a significant step backward. Nailor worked as Minnesota’s WR3, leading to 29 catches for 444 yards and four touchdowns on 53 targets. His only playable games came in Week 10 (5/124/1) and Week 15 (3/47/2).