September 8, 2024
Minnesota Vikings tight end
Johnny Mundt is penciled in as the backup tight end heading into the Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants. The 29-year-old will likely be the second string option for a few weeks while
T.J. Hockenson (knee) recovers from injury.
Josh Oliver is listed as the starter, but the two of them could split up the role. However, neither of them are likely to see a significant role with wide receivers
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison being the primary options on offense. Mundt has finished with less than 20 receptions in each of his last two seasons. He can be ignored in fantasy formats for Week 1, but could be an option if Oliver goes down.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
March 8, 2024
According to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport, tight end
Johnny Mundt has agreed to a new deal with the Vikings. The 29-year-old began his career with the Rams but spent the last two years in Minnesota. In 79 regular season games, he amassed 46 catches for 405 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately, that type of production won't earn him a place on most fantasy rosters, considering his presence is more crucial as a member of the special teams unit.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
January 8, 2024
Minnesota Vikings tight end
Johnny Mundt had an elevated role yet again in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Detroit Lions on Sunday with
T.J. Hockenson (knee) out. The 29-year-old had season-highs in catches (five) and receiving yards (58) while drawing six targets. His 58 receiving yards finished second on the team behind receiver
Justin Jefferson's 192 yards. In Week 17, Mundt had four catches for 39 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Fellow tight end
Josh Oliver also had two receptions for 31 yards in Sunday's 30-20 loss. Mundt will be venturing into free agency this March as he heads into his eighth season in the NFL. He'll be competing for a backup role with whichever organization he ends up signing with. Mundt had 17 catches for a career-high 172 yards and one touchdown in 17 games in 2023.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
September 11, 2022
Minnesota Vikings tight end
Johnny Mundt caught three passes for 17 yards in the team's Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers.
Irv Smith Jr. was held to zero receptions on just two targets. Smith Jr. finished behind five players in terms of target volume, so moving forward he doesn't seem like a reliable option for fantasy managers. Still, Smith Jr. hasn't played a game since the 2020 season so a slow start doesn't come as a surprise. He should be treated as the Vikings TE1 moving forward despite Mundt outperforming him in the season opener.
--Tommy Adamopoulos - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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