Kene Nwangwu
26-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
5
YDS
13
TD
0
YDS
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
RANKS
Not involved in loss
Nwangwu failed to record a single snap on offense in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Nwangwu was not on the field for any offensive snaps for the third straight game Sunday. Instead, he played 13 special teams in the contest. The veteran running back appeared in just nine games this season, dealing with a back injury that landed him on injured reserve early in the 2023 campaign. Nwangwu attempted five rushes for 13 yards as he was minimally involved in Minnesota's offense and contributed mostly as a member of the special teams unit. Entering the final year of his rookie deal, the 25-year-old will look to take a step forward as a contributor before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
Nwangwu was not on the field for any offensive snaps for the third straight game Sunday. Instead, he played 13 special teams in the contest. The veteran running back appeared in just nine games this season, dealing with a back injury that landed him on injured reserve early in the 2023 campaign. Nwangwu attempted five rushes for 13 yards as he was minimally involved in Minnesota's offense and contributed mostly as a member of the special teams unit. Entering the final year of his rookie deal, the 25-year-old will look to take a step forward as a contributor before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2025.
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0.0%Positive Run %
80.0%% Yds After Contact
53.8%Avg Yds After Contact
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Height
6' 1"Weight
210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.31 secShuttle Time
4.25 secCone Drill
6.83 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
125 inBench Press
22 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.50 in
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May not get No. 2 role
Nwangwu may not serve as the top backup to Ty Chandler if Alexander Mattison sits out Saturday's game against the Bengals while managing a sprained ankle, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Chandler was the lead back in the second half of Sunday's 3-0 win over the Raiders after Mattison sprained his ankle on the first drive of the third quarter. Despite being listed as the No. 3 back on the depth chart behind Mattison and Chandler heading into Week 14, Nwangwu handled just three offensive snaps in the second half. Nwangwu's lack of playing time could indicate that the Vikings may prefer to elevate Myles Gaskin or DeWayne McBride from the practice squad to fill in as the backup behind Chandler if Mattison misses time, while Nwangwu would continue to play mostly on special teams as the Vikings' kick returner.
Chandler was the lead back in the second half of Sunday's 3-0 win over the Raiders after Mattison sprained his ankle on the first drive of the third quarter. Despite being listed as the No. 3 back on the depth chart behind Mattison and Chandler heading into Week 14, Nwangwu handled just three offensive snaps in the second half. Nwangwu's lack of playing time could indicate that the Vikings may prefer to elevate Myles Gaskin or DeWayne McBride from the practice squad to fill in as the backup behind Chandler if Mattison misses time, while Nwangwu would continue to play mostly on special teams as the Vikings' kick returner.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Nwangwu was primarily used on special teams last season, playing just 18 offensive snaps (11 touches). He used his 4.32 speed to churn out 920 yards and a TD on 35 kickoff returns. It's possible he's called on to use his speed in the offense more often this season following the release of Dalvin Cook. Alexander Mattison is the new starter, but Nwangwu could carve out a backup role. He'll compete with Ty Chandler, a 2022 fifth-round pick, and DeWayne McBride, a 2023 seventh-round pick. More likely, Nwangwu will be limited to kick-return duty once again.
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One carry as backup RB
Nwangwu had one carry for one yard and had one kickoff return for 14 yards in Saturday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.
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Gets two carries in win
Nwangwu had two carries for three yards in Sunday's win at Las Vegas. He also had one kickoff return for 31 yards.
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Clears concussion protocol
Nwangwu (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Making progress through protocol
Nwangwu (concussion) logged a full practice Thursday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Limited to start week
Nwangwu (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
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