DECEMBER 29, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ADAM THIELEN #19 - WIDE RECEIVER - CAROLINA PANTHERS
109 YDS •
8 REC •
1 TD
109 YDS
8 REC
1 TD
Vikings receiver Adam Thielen undergoes season-ending ankle surgery MINNEAPOLUS — Adam Thielen underwent season-ending ankle surgery this week, leading to the Vikings placing him on injured reserve Wednesday.
Vikings Place Adam Thielen on Injured Reserve Minnesota Vikings Latest News
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM
Getting surgery, placed on IR Minnesota placed Thielen (ankle) on injured reserve Wednesday. The wide receiver will soon undergo surgery and is facing a one-month recovery timeline, according to Tom Pelissero o...
Impact Thielen might have a chance to play if the Vikings make a deep playoff run, but their currently odds of making the postseason would seem to be less than 50-50 at the moment as Minnesota prepares for a Week 17 matchup with division-leading Green Bay. K.J. Osborn will be Minnesota's No. 2 receiver to close out the season, with Dede Westbrook likely handling the No. 3 role and Dan Chisena and Ihmir Smith-Marsette providing depth. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson has seen 39.5 percent of Minnesota's targets the past four weeks, averaging 7.5 catches for 106.0 yards and 0.75 touchdowns on 12.8 targets.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Feels sore, but hopeful for Week 17 Head coach Mike Zimmer said Monday that Thielen is feeling sore following his early departure in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams, but the wideout is hopeful to be back on the field...
Impact Minnesota was without two of its top playmakers for most of the Week 16 loss, as running back Dalvin Cook (reserve/COVID-19 list) missed the game entirely, while Thielen played only 23 snaps before leaving after aggravating the left high-ankle sprain that kept him out the previous two contests. Cook will be eligible to rejoin the Vikings on Saturday and is expected to be ready to play in Green Bay the next day, while Thielen's status is murkier, given the recurring nature of his injury. If Thielen is sidelined for the third time in four games, K.J. Osborn and Dede Westbrook would be in store for more reps alongside No. 1 wideout Justin Jefferson.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Returns, picks up another injury Thielen recorded three receptions on three targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Rams before leaving the game early.
Impact Thielen was active for the first time since Week 14 after missing time with an ankle injury and caught a 25-yard pass over the middle of the field in the opening quarter. However, he briefly left the game at the end of the first half after suffering an ankle injury, only to briefly return before shutting things down for the rest of the contest. There has been no word regarding the severity of the issue and with related to his precious problem, though Thielen could be in danger of missing more game action.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Reenters Sunday's game Thielen (ankle) returned to Sunday's game versus the Rams, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact On the Vikings' second snap from scrimmage after halftime, Thielen made a six-yard catch but went back to the sideline afterward. It appears he's attempting to gut out an ankle injury that he seemingly aggravated in the second quarter and previously forced him to sit out Weeks 14 and 15.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hurts ankle Sunday Thielen left Sunday's game against the Rams due to an ankle injury.
Impact At the end of his second catch of the game, Thielen was tackled by his ankles and was visibly frustrated as he got to his feet and assisted off the field by team trainers. There's a chance he aggravated the high left-ankle sprain that forced him to sit out Weeks 14 and 15, and if he's unable to return, he'll finish Week 16 with 33 receiving yards.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Cleared to play Thielen (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Sidelined for the past two games with a left high-ankle sprain, Thielen was able to practice twice on a limited basis this week, which was good enough for the Vikings to sign off on him making his return to the lineup. Unless his ankle acts up during the contest, Thielen should be in store for a full snap load while working alongside Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn in three-receiver sets.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Thielen, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest with an ankle injury, is expected to play against the Rams, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Thielen was a limited participant in practice all week so it always appeared as if his status was trending in this direction, but it's at least encouraging to hear reassuring news. The 31-year-old missed the last two weeks with a high ankle sprain, but prior to that he had six consecutive games with at least seven targets. Fantasy managers will still want to check whether the star wide receiver will be officially active closer to the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Deemed questionable for Week 16 The Vikings list Thielen (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Thielen has missed the Vikings' last two games while recovering from a left high-ankle sprain, but he looks like he'll have a better shot at suiting up this weekend. He was listed as a limited participant on all three of the Vikings' practice reports, after he failed to practice in any capacity in Weeks 14 and 15. Fortunately for those considering Thielen in Week 16 fantasy lineups, the Vikings and Rams kick off among the early wave of Sunday games at 1:00 p.m. ET. Managers thus should have multiple alternatives ready to go in the event Thielen finds himself on the inactive list for the third week in a row.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stays limited Thursday Thielen (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.
Impact Thielen has put in some work at both a walkthrough Wednesday and a regular session Thursday, potentially positioning him to put an end to a two-game absence and return Sunday versus the Rams. Friday's practice report will indicate whether he has a chance to do so, but the Vikings could use his services this weekend after Dalvin Cook (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Cook won't be available, so if Thielen is cleared to play on his left ankle, Minnesota's primary options in the passing game would be Thielen, Justin Jefferson and Alexander Mattison.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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Fits in some work Wednesday Thielen (ankle) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate.
Impact During the portion of the walkthrough open to the media, Thielen didn't take part in any drills, according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. Still, Thielen mixed in at some point during the session to garner a limited tag on Wednesday's report. It marked his first non-DNP listing since suffering a high left-ankle sprain Dec. 5 at Detroit, setting him up for a potential return to action Sunday against the Rams.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings' Adam Thielen would make a big difference against the Rams — if he can play The wide receiver said he was "close" to playing against the Bears despite a high ankle sprain and could be back to face L.A. Sunday.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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Not practicing Wednesday Thielen (ankle) didn't take part in Wednesday's walkthrough, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Thielen has yet to practice since sustaining a high left-ankle sprain Dec. 5 in Detroit, missing two contests as a result. In the Vikings' last game Monday at Chicago, he actually was considered a game-time decision, but after putting in a brief pregame workout he was included on the team's list of inactives. Thielen still has a pair of chances to mix into practice this week, but he intimated to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Wednesday that he may not have to get any on-field work to make himself available to Minnesota's offense Sunday versus the Rams.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
