Week 13 at New England Patriots
Adam Thielen is back to getting 100-yard games. He caught eight of his nine targets last week for 125 yards and a touchdown as his dominant season continues. He's had a score in all but three games, and has had 100 or more yards in all but two games.
We expect him to put up another big effort this week in what could be a high-scoring game against the Patriots. Even when Thielen has had down-games this season (which have been rare), he's found some way to stay relevant. He can be viewed as a WR1 option vs. New England.
Week 12 vs. Green Bay Packers
Adam Thielen started the year with eight straight 100-yard games. He hasn't reached that total in the last two games, but he's still played well. He scored in one of the games, and caught 7-of-12 targets for 66 yards in the other. Even though he isn't getting 100 every week anymore, he's still one of the best options at WR in fantasy.
This week he faces a Packers defense he torched for 131 yards (second best of the season) earlier in the year. It's unfair to expect that type of production again, but it's not unfair to predict a big game for him. Trust him as a strong WR1 option in Week 12.
Week 11 at Chicago Bears
Adam Thielen's 100-yard streak ended in Week 9, so it's best to just cut him and place him on waivers. All jokes aside, even when Thielen had a "bad" game, he still caught a touchdown. He has a score in six straight games, so while one streak ended, another one continued.
He gets a good enough matchup this week against Chicago where he shouldn't struggle too much. He's been a gem this season, and it'd be crazy to view him as anything other than a WR1. Start him with confidence this week.
Week 9 vs. Detroit Lions
Adam Thielen is keeping the streak alive, finishing with over 100 yards in his eighth straight game last week (103). He even added 15 yards on the ground. He also scored in his fifth straight game (sixth of the season) and has had six-plus catches in each game this season. There's not much else to say: Thielen has been incredible.
The Lions aren't a great matchup this week, but they've been far from a lockdown D. And at this point with how well Thielen has been playing, it'd be crazy to view him as anything other than a strong WR1.
Week 8 vs. New Orleans Saints
Adam Thielen and 100-yard games go together like peanut better and jelly. The Vikings WR just keeps on having huge days as he caught 9-of-10 targets for 110 yards and a touchdown last week. He has 100+ yards every game, 10+ targets every game and a score in all but two games this season.
Thielen is already a must-start option, but owners should be happy with this favorable matchup against the Saints. New Orleans has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing wideouts, so there's no reason for a down game from Thielen. Play him with confidence.
Week 7 at New York Jets
Adam Thielen just keeps on putting up ridiculous numbers. The Vikings WR continued his 100-yard streak to six games while hauling in 11-of-15 targets for 123 yards and a TD. You'd expect him to slow down at some point, but he just keeps producing. He's received at least 10 targets in every game this year, and as long as that keeps up, Thielen should be just fine.
He gets a decent matchup against the Jets this week, and there's no reason for alarm. If you have Thielen, there's no way you're benching him. He's a must-start WR1 option vs. New York in Week 7.
Week 6 vs. Arizona Cardinals
Adam Thielen is off to a historic start, finishing with at least 100 yards in his first five games. He's been ridiculously consistent, finishing with 10+ targets and 6+ receptions in every game. Oh, and he has a touchdown in 3-out-of-5 games.
Thielen gets a bit of a tough task this week against the Cardinals who have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing WRs. Arizona has given up just one score to receivers, which came last week. Despite the poor matchup, it's impossible to not like Thielen based on what he's done this year. He's a WR1 option this week.
Week 5 at Philadelphia Eagles
Adam Thielen continues to dominate secondaries in 2018. He's had at least 100 yards in every game this season. He's also seen at least 12 targets every game as well. He's getting yards, he's getting catches, he's scoring touchdowns. He's been valuable in every format of fantasy football.
We see no reason why he'll slow down this week vs. the Eagles. Philadelphia has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts this season and have allowed the third-most receptions to WRs as well. Thielen should be viewed as a strong WR1 choice.
Week 4 at Los Angeles Rams
Adam Thielen has started the season with three straight 100-yard games. And for those in PPR formats, he's had 12 and 14 receptions in the last two games, respectively. He's clearly benefited from Kirk Cousins at QB and should continue to be a force in 2018.
He does get a tough matchup this week against the Rams, however. The Rams have allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing wideouts this season, really limiting their opponents. WRs have only caught a combined 21 passes against them through three games, the second-fewest in the league. Despite the poor matchup, we still like Thielen as a low-end WR1 choice.
Week 3 vs. Buffalo Bills
Adam Thielen was a monster last game, hauling in 12 of his 13 targets for 131 yards and a touchdown. He's been a star this season, leading Minnesota in targets, receptions and receiving yards.
We see no reason why he'd slow down this week as he gets a favorable matchup over the Bills. Buffalo's defense has been bad this season, although they've at least been able to contain wideouts somewhat. Still, Thielen has been dominating defenses for the last couple of years and he's only elevated his game with Kirk Cousins in town. We like him as a WR1 option.
