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Vikings' Adam Thielen looks for second 100-yard game vs. Colts

Vikings (0-1) at Colts (0-1)

1 p.m. ET | Fox

Matchup rating: 50.1 | Spread: IND -3 (48)

What to watch for: Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes faces his former team after being released by the Vikings in the offseason following seven seasons with the franchise. Rhodes' debut with the Colts didn't go too well in Week 1 against Jacksonville. He gave up a 22-yard touchdown when he was caught peaking in the backfield expecting a run. Then he was flagged for 30-yard pass interference, which ended up leading to a field goal for the Jaguars. Can he improve while trying to contain Minnesota's passing attack? -- Mike Wells

Bold prediction: Vikings receiver Adam Thielen will haul in seven catches for 120-plus yards. It'll be his second straight week crossing the century mark, putting him on his way to matching the historic streak he set in 2018 when he started the season with eight straight 100-yard receiving performances. -- Courtney Cronin

Stat to know: Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has four passing touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 1-3 record in four career starts against the Vikings. And his 35.1 Total QBR against them is his worst against any team since the metric was first tracked in 2006.

Injuries: Vikings | Colts

What to know for fantasy: Indianapolis receiver Parris Campbell not only set career-highs in routes (38), targets (9), catches (6), yards (71) and fantasy points (14) in Week 1, but he also led the team in deep targets (3). See Week 2 rankings.

Betting nugget: The Vikings have covered their last five games after a loss. Read more.

Cronin's pick: Colts 28, Vikings 24

Wells' pick: Colts 27, Vikings 23

FPI prediction: IND, 51.4% (by an average of 0.6 points)

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