Adam Thielen – Noteworthy
WR Adam Thielen had seven catches in Sunday’s loss to regain the league lead with 85 catches this season. Thielen has three more receptions than New Orleans’ Michael Thomas. Thielen is third in the NFL with 1,013 receiving yards.
Anthony Barr – Noteworthy – Injury
LB Anthony Barr told reporters on Monday that he plans to be ready for Sunday’s home game against Green Bay after missing his third straight game with a hamstring injury. Eric Wilson has filled in for Barr, who has 29 tackles in seven games this season.
Dalvin Cook – Noteworthy
RB Dalvin Cook was held to 12 yards rushing in Sunday’s loss against the Bears’ top-ranked run defense. It is Cook’s lowest output in his short career. The former second-round pick has one career game with at least 100 yards rushing. Minnesota owns the second-worst running game in the NFL this season.
Kirk Cousins – Noteworthy
QB Kirk Cousins has thrown four interceptions in the past three games and has seven on the season. Cousins is also tied for the league-lead with four lost fumbles this season. He’s completed 70.7 percent of his passes this season with a 99.3 quarterback rating.
Stefon Diggs – Noteworthy
WR Stefon Diggs had a season-high 13 receptions in Sunday’s loss and has four games this season with double-digit receptions. Diggs is now sixth in the league with 71 receptions this season and is 14 behind teammate Adam Thielen for the league lead.