Week 14 vs. Jacksonville
Adam Thielen has remained a steady contributor over recent weeks, even with Stefon Diggs in-and-out of the lineup. He hasn't been a star, and there's a level of discomfort that comes with playing him.
Thielen won't be a terrible option, but he does get a tough matchup this week. It's safe to expect him to produce similar stats as he's had, but considering the matchup, he'll probably put up lower numbers.
He should be viewed as a WR5 at best.
Week 13 vs. Dallas
Adam Thielen saw 11 targets and caught eight passes for 53 yards last week with Stefon Diggs out. Diggs will likely return on Thursday, which means it's unlikely we'll see similar production from Thielen against the Cowboys.
The second-leading receiver on the team will get a favorable matchup against the Cowboy this week, however, so he may have some value. He's a risky play, but he'd be a decent WR4 or WR5 option if you need help.
Week 12 vs. Detroit
Adam Thielen now has a touchdown catch in back-to-back games, which means he's a viable fantasy option. He won't be a great play in this offense, which can struggle at times, but he's not a terrible pick.
Thielen should be viewed as a WR4 heading into a decent matchup against the Lions. He had success in his last game against Detroit this season, catching four passes for 68 yards.
Week 11 vs. Arizona
Adam Thielen has had some big games this season, but he hasn't been impressive lately. He should be off the fantasy football radar, especially this week against the Cardinals.
Week 10 vs. Washington
Adam Thielen has become a decent WR2 for Minnesota, but as long as Diggs is healthy, his ceiling will be capped. Minnesota is a run-first team, and doesn't end up with many passing yards to be distributed amongst the wideouts. Thielen is nothing more than a WR4.
Week 9 vs. Detroit
Adam Thielen has been relevant in a few games this season, but overall he's not very reliable. He has a favorable matchup this week against the Lions, but any receiver not named Stefon Diggs is hard to trust in Minnesota. He's a risky play only worth a shot in deeper leagues.
Week 8 vs. Chicago
Adam Thielen played more snaps (67) than Stefon Diggs (61) last week and finished with more yards. This doesn't mean he's a better play on a week-to-week basis, but it does mean he has a big role in this offense.
He gets a great matchup this week against the Bears, who have allowed the most points to opposing wideouts this season. We don't like him as much as Diggs, but he does have value as a potential WR4 option.
Week 7 vs. Philadelphia
Adam Thielen was starting to make some noise this year, and then he exploded in Week 5 (7-127-1) with Stefon Diggs out of the lineup. With Diggs healthy again, we expect Thielen to go back to his normal role.
This is a poor matchup for Thielen as the Eagles have one of the best pass defenses this season. Thielen should be viewed as a WR4 play at best.
Week 5 vs. Houston
#FantasyTwitter was excited about Adam Thielen for a while, but there's not much to like. He's hardly getting any attention to stay fantasy relevant, and he's in an offense that doesn't put up big passing numbers. In a tough matchup, it's best to not even think about Thielen this week.
Week 4 vs. New York Giants
Adam Thielen is the second-best receiver for Minnesota, but that's not saying a ton. He has a combined 11 receptions for 124 yards through three games, which means he hasn't done enough to warrant consideration in fantasy.
