Patterson caught four passes for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 win over Houston, adding seven yards on his lone carry.
Patterson briefly left with a hip injury, but his quick return to the contest suggests it may have just been a bruise. With Stefon Diggs (groin) sidelined, Patterson logged 45 of the 74 offensive snaps, trailing Adam Thielen (68) while edging out Jarius Wright (44). Charles Johnson (12 snaps) and Laquon Treadwell (eight) were essentially non-factors, suggesting Patterson will likely be the No. 2/3 receiver if Diggs misses any more time. Patterson could be the No. 3 even after Diggs returns, though such a role probably wouldn't hold much appeal in a balanced Minnesota offense that's also sending a lot of targets in the direction of TE Kyle Rudolph.