Bears vs Vikings: Five Questions with The Viking Age
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) catches a pass against the Houston Texans for a touchdown in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
4. Name an under the radar Vikings player on each side of the ball who will have an impact on Monday night’s game. Why will they make a big impact?
By now, it’s hard to call any of the Vikings breakout players ‘under the radar’ anymore. Offensively, Adam Thielen is having a career year and will likely continue to be one of Sam Bradford’s most reliable targets for the remainder of the season.
Defensively, It’s Danielle Hunter, whose athleticism and speed make him a mismatch for most offensive linemen to handle. Both of these guys have received media attention in the past, but haven’t quite become stars in the league quite yet.