Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8), wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18), and wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrate the win against the New England Patriots. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Thielen had gross reaction to eating turkey on NBC after win

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/25/22

Adam Thielen had a gross reaction to the turkey he ate during a postgame interview on NBC after his Minnesota Vikings’ 33-26 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.

Thielen, Kirk Cousins, and Justin Jefferson were all interviewed together by NBC’s Melissa Stark after their win over New England. They were invited to take bites of turkey legs from the ceremonial turkey on Thanksgiving night. Cousins dug in and was taking a few bites, while Jefferson had an excuse for not eating.

As for Thielen, he took a bite or two at first.

Justin Jefferson needs to take his grills out. @melissastark celebrates with the team after a big win on Thanksgiving. #SKOL pic.twitter.com/2P8LxfvJXX

— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 25, 2022

But later on, his experience was not so pleasant. Thielen admitted on air that the turkey was “a little dry.” He then walked away and spit out the turkey.