Rondale Moore left Saturday's Vikings preseason game vs. Houston on a cart after a lower-body injury on a punt return, prompting a pause as teammates prayed nearby. Minnesota had signed Moore to a one-year deal this offseason, hoping to spark a career that stalled by a knee injury in 2023 with Atlanta. The injury comes after Moore’s prior NFL arc: a 2021 second-round pick by Arizona, later traded to Atlanta for Desmond Ridder, with Moore never suiting up for the Falcons due to the knee issue. Moore’s college pedigree at Purdue highlighted his breakout potential, including a standout 2018 season that drew Big Ten honors and a memorable 12-for-170 against Ohio State. His return to health will determine how his fantasy outlook shapes up in Minnesota's receiver corps.

In the broader story, the Texans provided the opponent for the night, while the trade history—Moore from the Cardinals for Ridder—adds intrigue to his journey and the Vikings’ rookie and veteran depth behind top targets. Moore’s NFL resume—135 receptions, 1,201 yards, 3 touchdowns in 39 games across three seasons—underscores the ceiling Minnesota hoped to unlock. The Purdue chapter reinforced his explosiveness and playmaking ability, a reminder of the potential fantasy managers guard for if he can recapture form and stay healthy for a full season with the Vikings.