Minnesota Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin (hamstring) is expected to play in the team's Week 17 tilt against the Green Bay Packers.
Conklin's presence on the field should be a welcome one with Adam Thielen (ankle) done for the season, but he'll have to draw targets from Sean Mannion this week with Kirk Cousins on the reserve/COVID list. Conklin has seen decent volume for a tight end this season, but expectations for his Week 17 performance (and the Vikings' offense) should be tempered with Mannion at quarterback.
Our models project Conklin to post 5 fantasy points this week with Mannion at quarterback. He'll vie for targets with K.J. Osborn behind star wideout Justin Jefferson.
Source: Adam Schefter, ESPN