The Minnesota Vikings lost in brutal fashion Sunday to the Detroit Lions, 29-27. The Lions scored a touchdown on the game's final play. It appears as though the Vikings lost more than just the game. ESPN Insider Adam Schefter reported that Vikings Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen suffered a high ankle sprain during the loss.

High ankle sprains typically cost 4-6 weeks, but Thielen will undergo further testing Monday to determine the severity of the sprain.

The injury happened during the team's opening drive Sunday. Thielen caught a screen pass on 3rd and 9 and was tackled by Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs. Thielen's ankle rolled over and he left the game not to return.

Minnesota suffered a tough loss to the only winless team in football. Lions quarterback Jared Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired to pull off the upset. It was Detroit's first win since Week 13 in 2020.

Earlier this season, Detroit led Minnesota in the closing seconds until Vikings kicker Greg Joseph booted the game winning 54-yard field goal as time expired.

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Following the loss Sunday, the Vikings fell to 5-7. They are one game behind Washington and San Francisco for the #6 and #7 seeds in the NFC standings. However, three other teams are also 5-7 and the Philadelphia Eagles are 6-7. It is a log jam battle for the conferences final two wild card spots.

Losing the All Pro receiver for what sounds like most of the remaining regular season is a tough pill to swallow. With games against the Rams and Packers still on the schedule, it will be tough for Minnesota to climb back into a post season spot.