If Vikings are without Thielen, there's precedent of success

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson (81) catches a 1-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) reacts after putting weight on his right leg, as he walks off the field with a hamstring injury in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Olabisi Johnson reacts after catching a 1-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins reacts after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts after a touchdown by running back Dalvin Cook during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)