Kyle Rudolph has been more involved in the passing game the last two outings, but it was made clear to him in the offseason that his blocking would be needed and it has been.
The game balls offered up in the Minnesota Vikings’ tight end room only reinforced the notion of the improved play – and usage – from the tight ends this year. Front and center is Kyle Rudolph, whose receiving numbers – 36 receptions for 431 yards – are in the middle of the NFL’s tight end pack. But every tight end on the roster knows where the Vikings’ offensive bread is buttered.