The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks for what will be an illegitimate Sam Darnold Bowl. However, it sounds like Minnesota will be without Adam Thielen for this matchup.

Thielen, who is 35 years old, is considered a healthy scratch , according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. It's not entirely clear why the veteran wide receiver is not playing, as he's been ruled out due to an undisclosed reason.

“ Two veterans who are healthy scratches today: Steelers CB Darius Slay and Vikings WR Adam Thielen.”

This will be Thielen's first missed game of the season, as he's participated in all 11 games leading up to the Week 13 matchup against the Seahawks. However, the two-time Pro Bowler has been more of a depth piece for the Vikings, as he's only reeled i

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