Josh Oliver Week 17 Preview vs. the Lions

Minnesota Vikings receiver Josh Oliver has a favorable matchup in Week 17 (Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET), playing the Detroit Lions. The Lions are giving up the eighth-most passing yards in the NFL, 232.5 per game.

Oliver's 12 catches (on 15 targets) have netted him 123 yards (to average 12.3 per game) and four TDs.

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Oliver vs. the Lions

• Oliver vs the Lions (since 2021): 3 GP / 9 REC YPG / 0 REC TD
• Six players have collected 100 or more receiving yards in a game against Detroit in the 2025 season.
• 23 players have grabbed a TD pass against the Lions this year.
• Detroit has allowed six players to record at least two TD catches against it in a matchup on the season.
• The pass defense of the Lions is allowing 232.5 yards per contest this year, which ranks 25th in the NFL.
• The Lions have the No. 29 defense in the NFL in passing TDs allowed, conceding 29 this season (1.9 per game).

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Oliver Receiving Insights

• Oliver has 3.4% of his team's target share (15 targets on 437 passing attempts).
• He averages 8.2 yards per target this season (123 yards on 15 targets).
• In three of 10 games this season, Oliver has a touchdown catch, including one game with multiple TD grabs.
• He has four total touchdowns this season (13.3% of his team's 30 offensive TDs).
• With six red zone targets, Oliver has been on the receiving end of 8.8% of his team's 68 red zone pass attempts.

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Oliver's Recent Performance