The Vikings will be forced to start backup quarterback Carson Wentz in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.The air attacks of both teams (including both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (read: zero wind) inside this dome, while run volume may suffer.Opposing teams have averaged 34.5 pass attempts per game vs. the Bengals defense since the start of last season: 7th-most in football.Adam Thielen checks in as one of the top WRs in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a fantastic 4.2 adjusted catches per game while checking in at the 78th percentile.Adam Thielen ranks as one of the most sure-handed receivers in football, hauling in an exceptional 77.8% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) since the start of last season, checking in at the 93rd percentile among wide receivers.
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