Minnesota Vikings stock market report: Week 3 vs Carolina Panthers

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Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) dives for the tackle on Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

There are some games when a player makes you realize why a team is high on them. This game was like that for Kyle Rudolph. With Adrian out, the Panthers were game-planning against Stefon Diggs, and Kyle was able to make them pay. Rudy caught seven passes for 70 yards, leading the Vikings in receiving, and also caught the Vikings’ only offense touchdown.

Kyle Rudolph was listed as a “stock down” last week, but after his performance against the Panthers, he has become the buy of the week.

The biggest different for Rudolph was his concentration. There weren’t any drops, and he also seemed to be engaged on every play of the game, not only the ones where he was the primary target. There is no doubt that he has the ability to become one of the better tight ends in the NFL. The problem has always been his consistency. However, when he puts it all together, he can take over a game, just like he did today.

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