A 28-year-old depth piece, Powell caught a career-high 28 passes as the Vikings dealt with injury issues last season. The journeyman isn’t guaranteed to make the 53-man roster, but his 2023 experience and early re-signing definitely give him a leg up. 5-foot-8 Powell turns 29 in September.

Powell ran a route on 35 of the team’s 47 drop backs and caught a short pass for what proved to be the game-winning score. Playing mostly from the slot, Powell remains the third or fourth option in the Minnesota offense with Justin Jefferson (hamstring) out. He’s only viable in deep leagues.

Powell was quiet until the second half, catching three of his four receptions on the team’s final two drives. Even so, he managed to finish the game third in receiving behind Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson on a night the team attempted 45 passes against just 21 team rush attempts, the latter of which included the final kneel-down. Powell brings fringe fantasy appeal for managers struggling with injuries in a week with no team on bye.

Powell also rushed the ball once for a loss of a yard. Seeing an expanded role due to Justin Jefferson’s injury, Powell was used as the Vikings’ short-yardage receiver. He has a hold on the WR3 role for the Vikings, playing behind Jordan Addison and K.J. Osborn. Powell is worth an add, but is not yet a fantasy start for Week 7 against the 49ers.