While the Vikings’ performance on Sunday in Green Bay was a disappointment, there was a bright spot in all of it for one player: wide receiver Jalen Nailor.
As it stands today, Nailor is the last wide receiver on the depth chart and only gets opportunities in garbage time. On Sunday, Nailor got that opportunity and he took advantage. Drafted in the sixth round out of Michigan State, Nailor is a guy who is known for his speed and taking the top off the defense.
Late in the fourth quarter, Kirk Cousins connected with Nailor on a 47-yard touchdown pass, which was the first of his career.
Congrats to @jalennailor on his first @NFL TD 👊 pic.twitter.com/lEfLrCHPXw
— Minnesota Vikings 🇨🇦 (@VikingsCanada) January 2, 2023
Nailor would end his day with three receptions for 89 yards and one touchdown but it was a nice showing for him in what was a sloppy performance by the rest of the team. It’s too early to tell if Nailor will be a consistent contributor for this Vikings offense, but if he continues to take advantage of opportunities when given the chance, he could end up carving out a role for himself.