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Thursday Night Football is here, and fantasy football managers are in the homestretch of the fantasy football season as we are a week away from the fantasy playoffs. Staying up to date on the latest injuries is key, and know the fantasy implications of them.
Let's take a look at a key piece of the Vikings offense. Is Adam Thielen playing tonight for the Thursday Night Football matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14? We give the latest injury updates, and the fantasy implications below.
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Is Adam Theilen Playing Tonight Against the Steelers?
Adam Thielen suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 13 and it was just announced that he would miss the Week 14 Thursday Night Matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Thielen leads the Vikings in receiving touchdowns and ranks second in receiving yards (686) and receptions (64).
With his absence, Justin Jefferson exploded for 182 yards and 11 receptions in Week 13. Kirk Cousins also turned to tight end Tyler Conklin, who hauled in seven of nine targets for 56 yards.
Should I Start KJ Osborn in Week 14 Against The Steelers?
K.J. Osborn stepped into Thielen's role as the team's No.2 receiver and saw seven targets, which Osborn turned into four receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown.
The Vikings are on the brink of NFL playoff contention and need a victory to salvage any chance of making their first playoff appearance in two seasons. The offense will be going up against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that gives up 21.8 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, so please check your waiver wire if K.J. Osborn is available in your leagues. Osborn is a must-add and should be in your Week 14 fantasy lineups.
Should I Start Tyler Conklin In Week 14 Against The Steelers?
Tyler Conklin ranks in the top-10 among tight ends in receptions (47) and receiving yards (469). He should see an uptick in targets with Thielen out this week. The Steelers' defense has fallen enough lately to the tune of allowing 33.7 points per game in the past three games. Fantasy managers should play all of their Vikings players in this matchup against the Steelers.
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