The Minnesota Vikings were all about the running backs in a blowout Week 15 win, leaving the receivers in the cold. The Vikings leading receiver, Adam Thielen, had his worst-game statistically of the season Sunday. He caught three passes on five targets for 30 yards in the blowout of the Cincinnati Bengals. The Vikings’ deep threat was held under five catches for the second time this season and in the last three games. Each of the Vikings RBs out-touched the receiving core combined.
Fantasy football Week 16: Start or sit Adam Thielen
Thielen was an afterthought in a Vikings offense that favored the running backs. We look at the fantasy impact.
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Saturday, Thielen should be able to bounce back against the Green Bay Packers. He caught a season-high nine passes for 96 yards in their first meeting in Week 6. The Packers have one of the worst secondaries in the league. They have been burned for a lot of receiving yards this season and have given up the second most touchdowns to receivers in the league.
Fantasy impact: This was an anomaly week for Minnesota. They lit up the Bengals so bad with the run that their great receivers essentially had the night off. Most of the starters even got the fourth quarter off. Saturday will be more competitive but the Packers are not a big threat. Thielen should get back on track this contest. As one of the top receivers in the league, he is an absolute must-start for the playoff finals.
