Through 11 weeks, no NFL offense has scored more touchdowns than the Vikings when within the opponent's 20-yard line. But the NFL's No. 1 red-zone attack could be without its top red-zone target on Sunday against the Panthers because receiver Adam Thielen is uncertain to play while quarantined.
Thielen, who leads the NFL with a career-high 11 touchdown catches in 10 games, must test negative for the coronavirus to build on his stellar start. He was placed on the COVID list on Monday after a reported positive test. Further daily test results will determine his availability for Sunday, according to coach Mike Zimmer, indicating he's asymptomatic because symptomatic cases require a 10-day isolation and would rule him out against Carolina.