Doesn't play Saturday Thielen didn't play in Saturday's preseason loss to the 49ers, Lindsey Young of the Vikings' official site reports. Impact For a second straight exhibition, Thielen remained on the sideline along with fellow wide receiver Justin Jefferson, running back Dalvin Cook and quarterback Kirk Cousins. Thielen understandably has yielded the No. 1 wide receiver gig in Minnesota to Jefferson the last two seasons, but the former remained productive himself, totaling 1,651 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns in 28 games during that span.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE