Josh Oliver Fantasy Projections: Week 3 vs. the Texans

Published 12:43 pm Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Minnesota Vikings TE Josh Oliver will take on the team with last season’s 23rd-ranked pass defense, the Houston Texans (234.1 yards allowed per game), in Week 3 — beginning at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.

Is Oliver worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep scrolling as we break down his upcoming matchup versus the Texans.

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Josh Oliver Fantasy Projections

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans
  • Projected Fantasy Points: 2.67
  • Game Day & Time: September 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
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Josh Oliver Fantasy Points by Week (2023)

Week Opponent Fantasy Points Targets Receptions Yards TDs
Week 1 @Buccaneers 3.2 3 3 32 0
Week 2 @Eagles 1.3 3 2 13 0
Week 3 @Chargers 6.4 2 2 4 1
Week 5 @Chiefs -0.5 2 1 15 0
Week 7 @49ers 0.6 2 2 6 0
Week 9 @Falcons 0.1 2 2 1 0
Week 11 @Broncos 10.7 4 4 47 1
Week 14 @Raiders 0 1 0 0 0
Week 15 @Bengals 1.4 2 2 14 0
Week 16 @Lions 3.3 2 1 33 0
Week 17 @Packers 1.7 2 1 17 0
Week 18 @Lions 3.1 3 2 31 0

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Josh Oliver Fantasy Stats (2023)

  • Oliver was 42nd at his position, and 305th overall in the NFL, with 31.3 fantasy points (2.4 per game).
  • Oliver picked up 27 yards receiving, on two catches (two targets), with zero touchdowns and 2.7 fantasy points in his only game this season.
  • In his best game of the season — Week 11 versus the Denver Broncos — Oliver finished with 10.7 fantasy points. His stat line: four catches, 47 yards and one touchdown.
  • In Week 3 versus the Los Angeles Chargers, Oliver had 6.4 fantasy points, thanks to these numbers: two receptions, four yards and one touchdown. That marked his second-best fantasy performance of the season.
  • Oliver picked up -0.5 fantasy points — one catch, 15 yards, on two targets — in Week 5 versus the Kansas City Chiefs, which was his worst game of the season.

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