The New England Patriots under Bill Belichick are known for taking away their opponent’s top weapons and daring the rest of the offense to beat them. They did so again on Sunday, keeping Vikings star wide receivers Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs relatively quiet in a 24-10 Patriots victory.
Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins knew New England would try to take away his favorite targets. Thielen scored the team’s lone touchdown but finished with five receptions for just 28 yards, while Diggs did not reach his usual heights with five catches for 49 yards.
“We had a feeling they were going to be able to do that or try to do that and they did for the most part,” Cousins told reporters postgame.