Adam Thielen Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen took advantage of a suddenly generous Carolina Panthers defense as he led the team with 11 catches and 126 yards while hauling in an incredible five-yard third-quarter touchdown. His 13 targets were a season-high as he bounced back from two straight subpar performances. The entire Vikings offense rolled in this one, with Thielen once again rewarding his fantasy managers with a WR1 performance. He continues to be one of the best red-zone threats at the position, finding paydirt for the fifth time in six weeks. Thielen's managers will have to look elsewhere in Week 7 as the Vikings head into their bye.

Oct. 17th • 5:59 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receivers Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Adam Thielen (foot) were both taken off the final injury report for Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers and are good to go on Sunday. Both pass-catchers missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but it was more of a precautionary move. The Panthers secondary has been pretty solid so far in 2021, so Jefferson and Thielen will have their work cut out for them. Jefferson has been more consistent and has more upside as a WR1, but Thielen remains a must-start WR2 as one of quarterback Kirk Cousins' favorite red-zone targets. Just make sure to temper expectations slightly against a Carolina defense that has allowed just 161.6 passing yards per game through five weeks.

Oct. 15th • 2:01 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (foot) ran some routes at the start of practice on Thursday before walking off for injury rehab. It doesn't sound like Thielen did much, but at least he was on the practice field for a little bit. Justin Jefferson (ankle) was limited and said he expects to play in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers, and Thielen's fantasy managers will be more comfortable with him in their starting lineups if he's able to get more work in on Friday. Jefferson is the clear No. 1 target in Minnesota's passing attack, but Thielen is one of the top red-zone options for quarterback Kirk Cousins, finding paydirt four times in five games. The 31-year-old precision route-runner has caught 26 of his 37 targets for 267 yards. Thielen will be on the WR2/3 borderline if he plays this weekend against an improved Panthers defense.

Oct. 14th • 4:45 PM