Will Xavien Howard play Sunday?
The signs are not encouraging.
Howard missed his fifth consecutive practice (and second this week) with a knee injury, very much putting in doubt his availability for Sunday.
In other words: Advantage Vikings receiver Adam Thielen.
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Howard would probably have covered Thielen a ton — if not exclusively — Sunday. Here’s why: Thielen has caught 103 passes for 1,236 yards and nine touchdowns this season — and there are still three games left.