Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen feels he has more to prove to himself despite being in the NFL for over a decade. "I talk to the young guys about this all the time, is no matter who you are, no matter how old you are, no matter how many years you've been in the league, you have something to prove," Thielen said in an interview. "You have to have that mindset every single day." The 33-year-old is coming off a productive season, amassing his first 1,000-yard receiving campaign since 2018 while finding the end zone four times. Although the Panthers have a lot of question marks regarding the offense, it appears Thielen is not ready to stop being a reliable fantasy asset anytime soon.
Adam Thielen Expected To Remain Panthers Slot Receiver
The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye projects Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen to remain as the team's slot receiver in 2024 despite the addition of Diontae Johnson and rookie Xavier Legette. The 33-year-old Thielen managed to stay fantasy relevant in his first year in Carolina in 2023 despite rookie quarterback Bryce Young and the offense being one of the worst in the league. Thielen caught 103 of his 137 targets for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in 17 starts. He should continue to be a safety blanket for Young this year, but the additions of both Johnson and Legette will inevitably take valuable targets away. Fantasy managers certainly shouldn't expect another 1,000-yard campaign for Thielen in 2024. You should be targeting Thielen as merely a late-round flier for receiver depth in deeper fantasy leagues.
Adam Thielen To Remain "Big Part" Of Panthers Offense
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen quietly had a productive season in 2023, especially considering he was catching passes from a rookie quarterback in one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Thielen, who turns 34 before Week 1, racked up 103 receptions for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in his first season with the organization. He accounted for 31% of the team's overall receiving yards. Although the team invested in wideout Diontae Johnson and Xavier Legette, Joe Person of the Athletic believes the veteran will remain a key contributor. "Thielen might not be counted on as much during his age-34 season, but he'll be a big part of the offense," Person wrote. Thielen is a three-time 1,000-yard receiver and has the most chemistry with Young, so he might be underrated based on his current price in drafts. On most platforms, he's being selected outside the top 70 wideouts.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in a 9-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. Thielen was quiet in the season finale, although his 12 receiving yards were good enough for second-most on the team on an afternoon where Bryce Young only threw for 94 yards. Thielen finishes his first season with the Panthers with 103 catches for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. He's under contract with Carolina for two more seasons with a potential out after the 2024 campaign.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught six passes for just 38 yards in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He will look to finish off the season on a high note in a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have been a plus matchup for wide receivers this season as they are allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Thielen is in play as a high-end WR3 in leagues with Week 18 championships and also as a decent flex option in DFS cash games.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught all six of his targets for 38 yards in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Thielen led the Panthers in all receiving categories but averaged just 6.3 yards per catch in a game where Bryce Young only threw for 112 yards. Thielen will finish off the 2023 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen hauled in six of eight targets for 94 yards in a Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He will look to keep it going against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Week 17. The Jaguars have been generous to opposing receivers in 2023 as they are allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Thielen hasn't been as consistent as he was earlier in the season but the matchup sets up favorably for him this weekend. Treat him as a high-end WR3 in the fantasy championship round.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught six of his eight targets for 94 yards in a 33-30 loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Thielen came alive late in the contest, with four of his catches and 70 of his receiving yards coming in the fourth quarter. The 94 yards go down as Thielen's best effort since his 115-yard performance back in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. The veteran wide receiver will likely set up as a flex option heading into a plus matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen has been held to 43 or fewer receiving yards in four of his past six contests and hasn't scored a touchdown in eight straight games. Thielen will look to bounce back against a familiar foe in the Green Bay Packers at home in Week 16. The Packers have been solid against wide receivers in 2023 as they are allowing just the 19th-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Thielen's recent lack of production paired with the tough matchup leaves him as a low-end WR3 heading into the fantasy playoff semifinals.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught four of his seven targets for 43 yards in a 9-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Thielen had a modest outing but it was good enough to lead the Panthers in all receiving categories in a game where Bryce Young threw for just 167 yards. Thielen's stock has lowered considerably over the past month as he has been over 43 receiving yards just once in his past four games and hasn't caught a touchdown since back on October 15. Settled in as a low-end WR3 in the fantasy playoffs, Thielen will look to get back into the endzone in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers.
