Brandon Powell

Brandon Powell

28-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Minnesota Vikings
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Since joining the Rams' practice squad in November 2021 and eventually the team's active roster for good in January 2022, Powell served as the team's primary kick and punt returner. He also got more involved on offense last year, recording career highs across the board (24-156-0 on 32 targets, 17-80-0 on the ground). He signed with the Vikings in the offseason and will compete for the fourth WR role, but is more likely to get his action on special teams. Powell is unlikely to unseat Kene Nwangwu -- who has three career return touchdowns -- as the primary kick returner, but he should have a good chance to win the punt-returning gig over Jalen Reagor. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a one-year, $1.23 million contract with the Vikings in March of 2023.
Staying in Minnesota
WRMinnesota Vikings
March 12, 2024
Powell agreed to terms Tuesday to re-sign with the Vikings on a one-year contract, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Powell has more punt returns (86) than catches (76) in 61 career games, but he did a nice job filling in on offense last year when Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison or K.J. Osborn weren't available. Osborn now appears headed for free agency, potentially giving Powell a better shot at the No. 3 receiver role, albeit in a Minnesota offense that won't have QB Kirk Cousins.
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How do Brandon Powell's 2023 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. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
19.8
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.86
 
% Team Air Yards
7.1%
 
% Team Targets
7.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
7.7 Yds
 
Catch Rate
65.9%
 
Drop Rate
2.3%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.8
 
% Targeted On Route
15.1%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.11
 
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#% of Team Snaps

87881%
78272%
52549%
39036%
888%
797%
202%
30%
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2019
The special-teams burner did almost all of his work for the Rams as a punt and kick returner, and in six games managed to put up a combined 341 return yards and a touchdown. Despite Powell's speed and ability as the return man, he hasn't caught a pass in the NFL since 2020, and with a ton of talent ahead of him at wide receiver, Powell's primary worth will continue to be in special teams barring injuries to a few of the names in front of him.
After going undrafted out of Florida in 2018, Powell latched on with the Lions and ultimately saw action in six regular-season games. He only caught five passes for 26 yards in his first five appearances, but exploded for six receptions and 103 yards in the season finale, when neither Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones or Bruce Ellington were healthy enough to play. While Golladay and Jones are back and healthy in 2019, both Ellington and TJ Jones were allowed to walk in free agency and Danny Amendola was the only notable receiver signed to fill in. That leaves the No. 4 receiver job up for the taking, and Powell is one of the favorites to snag the job.
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Catches 29 passes in 2023
WRMinnesota Vikings
January 11, 2024
Powell appeared in all 17 games during the 2023 season, catching 29 of 44 targets for 324 yards and one touchdown while adding five carries for 17 scoreless yards.
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Back to limted role on offense
WRMinnesota Vikings
January 1, 2024
Powell did not have a reception despite two targets in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He returned two punts for an average of two yards.
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Increased role with Addison hurt
WRMinnesota Vikings
December 25, 2023
Powell had three receptions for 53 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss to Detroit. He had one punt return for five yards.
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Limited role on offense
WRMinnesota Vikings
December 18, 2023
Powell didn't have a catch or target in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati. He also returned four punts at an average of 5.5 yards.
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No receptions in win
WRMinnesota Vikings
December 11, 2023
Powell didn't have a catch on his only target and returned five punts for a 9.6-yard average in Sunday's win at Las Vegas.
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