The Pittsburgh Steelers have claimed former Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen off waivers, according to multiple reports.

The Minnesota Vikings are almost out of the playoff race after losing to the Packers. Their chances of making the playoff standings are too thin at just 2%.

The Vikings' quarterback conundrum just took another intriguing twist. Undrafted rookie Max Brosmer will start Sunday with J.J. McCarthy out.

Max Brosmer will have to take command of the Minnesota Vikings offensive line, a surprise to some who expected J.J. McCarthy to be available for the road game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The four-time Pro Bowl center had been on injured reserve after sustaining two concussions in a 15-day period.

"He's just a great kid, not only on the football field but for the Native youth," his coach said. "They can look up to him. For our program, this is just great that we have someone from our team representing our team and our McKinleyville community back in Minneapolis.

Seahawks' receiver Cooper Kupp and Mariners' catcher Cal Raleigh shared a hug before the Week 13 game vs. Vikings.