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Ruled out, as expected Thielen (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Pittsburgh.

Impact As expected, with the game taking place four days after Thielen suffered a high-ankle sprain in the loss to Detroit. His absence leaves K.J. Osborn as the No. 2 receiver and Dede Westbrook as the No. 3, while Thielen's next chance to play will be Week 15 against the Bears on a Monday night (Dec. 20). It isn't yet clear if he has a realistic shot to be healthy by then.

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Adam Thielen DNP, Dalvin Cook Limited Tuesday The FFT Crew discusses the latest news on Adam Thielen and Dalvin Cook's injuries.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

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DECEMBER 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

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Misses practice, likely out Week 14 Thielen (ankle) didn't participate in the open portion of Tuesday's practice and is expected to be sidelined for Thursday's game against the Steelers, Chris Tomasson of the St. Pau...

Impact While the Vikings haven't officially ruled Thielen out for Week 14, head coach Mike Zimmer told Tomasson prior to practice that the wideout will return from his high-ankle sprain at some point this season. The fact that Zimmer is talking about Thielen's status in that manner implies that he's unlikely to suit up Thursday, so expect the receiver to officially receive the "out" tag at the conclusion of Wednesday's practice. Thielen's projected absence should clear the way for K.J. Osborn and Dede Westbrook to handle more reps alongside No. 1 receiver Justin Jefferson.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Missing from walk-through practice Thielen (ankle) was estimated as a non-participant for Monday's walk-through practice.

Impact Thielen is still awaiting the results of an MRI on the left high-ankle sprain he sustained in Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions, so his absence from the walk-through session a day later comes as little surprise. Even if the MRI reveals that Thielen is dealing with a low-grade sprain, he's still likely to have a tough time gaining clearance for a Week 14 matchup with the Steelers on Thursday. Though Thielen's early exit against Detroit opened up more snaps at receiver for K.J. Osborn and Dede Westbrook, the main takeaway for fantasy purposes was that more looks became available for Justin Jefferson. While tying his season high with 14 targets, Jefferson notched 11 receptions for 182 yards and a touchdown.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving MRI Thielen (ankle) is undergoing an MRI on Monday, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Thielen will receive an MRI to determine the severity of his reported high-ankle sprain, an injury which forced him out of Sunday's divisional loss to the Lions. Considering the quick turnaround before Thursday's home matchup against the Steelers, Thielen appears to be looking unlikely for Week 14. For the time being, however, it remains unclear whether his injury will entail a multi-week absence.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Thielen's sprained ankle creates opening for Justin Jefferson's career-best day Receiver Adam Thielen suffered a sprained left ankle on the first drive, leaving his status in doubt for Thursday night's game against Pitts...

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Has high ankle sprain Thielen suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to Detroit and will undergo further testing Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact It sounds unlikely that he'll be able to play Thursday against Pittsburgh. With news that he suffered a high ankle sprain, he could be out multiple games.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision

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Adam Thielen Suffers Sprained Ankle vs. Lions Who absorbed Adam Thielen's workload after he was forced to leave against the Lions?

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NESN.COM

Sprains ankle Sunday Coach Mike Zimmer confirmed after Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions that Thielen has a sprained ankle, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Prior to his exit from the contest, Thielen caught one of his two targets for no gain. The wideout's chances of playing this Thursday against the Steelers will clearly hinge on the severity of his ankle sprain, but the short turnaround between games could threaten his Week 14 availability.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13

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DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Thielen injury update: Vikings WR ruled out after suffering ankle injury vs. Lions The Vikings are significantly shorthanded on offense in Week 13.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vikings WR Adam Thielen ruled out vs. Lions with ankle injury Thielen is tied for the league lead with 10 touchdown grabs this season and ranks second on the Vikings with 63 catches and 686 receiving ya...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not returning Sunday Thielen (ankle) won't return to Sunday's contest at Detroit.

Impact Thielen had his lower left leg pinned while getting tackled on a screen on the Vikings' first possession of the game. He was visibly limping afterward and received treatment from the team's training staff before he was determined to be dealing with an ankle injury. Now that he's been deemed unable to return, Thielen will finish Week 13 with one catch (on two targets) for no yards. Minnesota will turn to Justin Jefferson as its lead receiver, with K.J. Osborn and Dede Westbrook the next players up on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Expect Adam Thielen to be back in 3-6 weeks, if not sooner' — Dr. Matt Provencher on Thielen's ankle injury

'Expect Adam Thielen to be back in 3-6 weeks, if not sooner' — Dr. Matt Provencher on Thielen's ankle injury

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Fox Sports

Adam Thielen Injury Update Crushes Week 13 Fantasy Outlook Adam Thielen's injury update in Week 13 could crush his fantasy outlook against the Detroit Lions.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Hurts ankle Sunday Thielen exited Sunday's game at Detroit due to an ankle injury, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thielen was hobbled after hauling in a screen pass early in the first quarter, limping to the sideline after the play. He had his lower left leg examined before the Vikings ruled him questionable to return. If he's unable to continue, Thielen will emerge from Week 13 action with the sole catch (on two targets) for no yards.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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