Brandon Powell

Brandon Powell

27-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Minnesota Vikings
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Brandon Powell in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year contract with the Vikings in March of 2023.
Agrees to deal with Minnesota
WRMinnesota Vikings
March 22, 2023
Powell agreed Wednesday with Minnesota on a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Powell appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Rams in 2022, totaling 24 receptions on 32 targets for 156 yards while rushing 17 times for 80 yards. He also complied 605 kick-return yards and 177 punt-return yards. With Adam Thielen off to Carolina, the No. 3 wideout spot behind Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn appears to be open for competition. Powell could have a chance to carve out a solid offensive role, though he may be valued mostly for his ability to contribute on special teams, both as a return man and in kick coverage. 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.
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How do Brandon Powell's 2022 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
2.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.14
 
% Team Air Yards
1.1%
 
% Team Targets
6.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
1.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
75.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
7.7
 
% Targeted On Route
23.0%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.12
 
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827%
575%
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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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Two touches in season finale
WRLos Angeles Rams
January 9, 2023
Powell secured one of three targets for two yards and rushed once for 15 yards during Sunday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Seahawks. He also returned three punts for 22 yards and one kickoff for 17 yards.
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Does little with extended play time
WRLos Angeles Rams
January 2, 2023
Powell rushed once for six yards and caught one of two targets for three yards during Sunday's 31-10 loss to the Chargers.
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Five touches in blowout
WRLos Angeles Rams
December 26, 2022
Powell caught all three of his targets for 12 yards and rushed twice for three yards during Sunday's 51-14 win versus the Broncos. He also returned one punt for 12 yards.
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Barely utilized in loss
WRLos Angeles Rams
December 20, 2022
Powell caught one of two targets for four yards and rushed once for three yards during Monday's 24-12 loss to the Packers. He also returned one punt for eight yards and five kickoffs for 99 yards.
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Fails to record a catch
WRLos Angeles Rams
December 9, 2022
Powell (illness) failed to secure either of his two targets during Thursday's 17-16 win over the Raiders. He also returned four kicks for 73 yards.
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