The Minnesota Vikings walked into Week 13 needing answers , but they instead walked out with more questions after an ugly 26-0 loss to the Seattle Seahawks — a blowout that exposed every flaw. Vikings fans expected veteran steadiness from Adam Thielen , yet he never touched the field. Kevin O’Connell called it a “coach’s decision,” and that short explanation added weight to a night where nothing looked simple. The Seahawks attacked every inch of the field. The Vikings struggled to match it . And the team’s playoff hopes slipped closer to the edge.

The decision to sit Adam Thielen wasn’t about drama. It was about depth. Kevin O’Connell hinted that other spots were hurting, and wide receiver was one of the few positions that stayed healthy. Still, seeing Thielen inactive during a

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