Minnesota's Kyle Rudolph (foot) out for Week 16's game against Saints

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) will not play in Week 16's game against the New Orleans Saints.

What It Means:

Rudolph will miss his third straight game with a foot injury. Expect Irv Smith and Tyler Conklin to play increased roles in Friday's matchup against the New Orlean Saints.

Smith's current Week 16 projection includes 3.3 receptions for 33.4 yards on 4.9 targets while Conklin's expectation stands at 1.7 receptions for 17.1 yards on 2.5 targets.