Adam Thielen To Evaluate His Future This Offseason
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen said that he will go through his normal process and evaluate whether he wants to continue his playing career this offseason. Thielen said he's leaning in a certain direction, "but I'm not going to tell you what that is." If the Panthers choose to do so, they can cut the 34-year-old with only a $5 million dead salary cap hit to get out of the final year of his deal. He missed time in 2024 due to a hamstring injury that landed him on Injured Reserve, but Thielen was productive when healthy as quarterback Bryce Young's favorite target, catching 48 passes on 62 targets for 615 yards and five touchdowns in 10 starts. Staying in Carolina is the likely outcome if Thielen chooses to play another season. His chemistry with Young would give him a solid fantasy floor as a flex, depending on what the rest of the WR room looks like in 2025.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught five of his six targets for 110 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His biggest play of the game was a 40-yard touchdown pass courtesy of gorgeous ball placement from quarterback Bryce Young. Even when the Panthers lose, Thielen seems to stay heavily involved, as evidenced by his stat line from Sunday's divisional battle. The veteran pass-catcher ranks as the overall WR10 in fantasy football since Week 13, putting him ahead of talented receivers like A.J. Brown, Ladd McConkey, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Thielen remains a high-end WR2 option heading into next week's season finale against the Atlanta Falcons.
Adam Thielen Cleared For Week 17, In Play As Fantasy Flex Against Bucs
Carolina Panthers veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) was added to the Week 17 injury report on Thursday after putting in a limited session. Thielen was again limited in Friday's practice but was removed from the final injury report and will play on Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Even if rookie Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) returns to the field, Thielen should continue to be quarterback Bryce Young's top target in the passing game. The Buccaneers defense has been a top-10 fantasy matchup for receivers in 2024, allowing 2,383 receiving yards and 15 total touchdowns in 15 games. The 34-year-old is no longer in his prime like he was in Minnesota, but he's developed a strong chemistry with Young the last two years and caught his third touchdown of the year in the Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Thielen has a solid floor as a WR3/flex in Week 17 in fantasy lineups.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) was added to Thursday's injury report as a limited participant in practice due to a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old has been productive over his last four games, catching 27 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns. He has re-entered the fantasy radar as quarterback Bryce Young has shown signs of improvement, and the Week 17 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is favorable for wide receivers. Consider the veteran a WR3 option if he can play through the injury. If he's surprisingly out, rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip) could enter the fantasy radar, assuming he's active after missing last week's game with a hip injury.
Adam Thielen Leads Carolina's Receivers In Overtime Win
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught five of his six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 36-30 overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals. The veteran route runner has found his 2024 footing over the last month, making himself a viable WR3/FLEX option over that stretch of play. As second-year quarterback Bryce Young has regained his confidence, Thielen has proven to be his most dependable and comforting target, a trend that will likely continue to close out the season. Since returning from a hamstring injury in Week 12, the 34-year-old has racked up 30 catches for 352 yards and two touchdowns over five games. Thielen should remain a mid-range WR3/FLEX player in Week 17 with a questionable Tampa Bay secondary on the slate.
Adam Thielen To Be Prominently Featured In Week 16
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen is expected to be quarterback Bryce Young's top option again in the Week 16 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. His fellow receiver's statuses are as follows: Xavier Legette (hip) is out, David Moore (concussion) is questionable, and Jalen Coker (quadriceps) is questionable. Thielen has produced for fantasy managers who kept him on their rosters following his Week 12 return from a hamstring injury. The 34-year-old has reeled in 25 of 32 targets for 309 yards and a touchdown over his last four games. Thielen continues leading Carolina in targets and receptions, making him a mid-range WR3/FLEX play this week, especially in PPR leagues. RotoBaller has Thielen WR29 in the latest wide receiver rankings for this week.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen missed time this season because of a hamstring injury. However, since returning in late November, the veteran wideout has been productive, most recently catching nine of his 11 targets for 102 yards in the loss to the Eagles. With 17 receptions in the last two weeks, Thielen has an excellent chance to keep it going for fantasy managers against an unreliable Cowboys defense, making him a must-start in any format.
Adam Thielen Records First 100-Yard Game Of Season
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen finished with nine receptions on 11 targets for 102 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14. The veteran has been money since returning from a hamstring injury in Week 13, totaling 258 yards and a touchdown over his last three games. He has been quarterback Bryce Young's most consistent and reliable target, and Sunday was no different. His key moment in this game came on an improbable 4th-and-2 reception off a tipped ball, saving a drive that eventually resulted in a touchdown. Thielen remains a surprise late-season flex option as the Dallas Cowboys travel to Carolina in Week 15.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen will look to stay hot as Carolina travels to the hostile Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday to take on the Philadelphia Eagles. For the veteran wideout, the matchup will test if Thielen can continue to be productive for fantasy managers in a tough matchup. Thielen recorded eight receptions for 99 yards and a touchdown in last Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 34-year-old also had an incredible one-handed reception in overtime and a controversial circus catch that was wrongfully ruled not a touchdown. Still, the Philadelphia secondary offers major problems for Thielen and company, leading to RotoBaller's WR39 tag on the veteran this week.
Adam Thielen Has Monster Performance In Sunday's OT Loss To Tampa Bay
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen had a game to remember against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran hauled in eight of 10 targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-23 overtime loss. But the performance goes much deeper than the numbers. After catching the 25-yard game-tying touchdown, Thielen made one of the most improbable catches you'll ever see on a crucial 3rd-and-5 in overtime. The ball was high and behind him, but the veteran adjusted and made a dazzling one-handed grab to move the chains. Thielen also had another potential touchdown taken off the board after a controversial ruling by the referees declared he did not maintain control inbounds. Still, he is more fantasy-relevant than ever during his Carolina tenure. Thielen will be one of the most sought-after players on the waiver wire and is on the FLEX radar against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.
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