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| image = Adam Thielen 2017.jpg
| image = Adam Thielen 2017.jpg
| image_size = 230px
| image_size = 230px
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Thielen with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in 2017
| caption = Thielen with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in 2017
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| number = 19
| current_team = Carolina Panthers
| current_team = Carolina Panthers
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| number = 19
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| position = [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|8|22|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|8|22|mf=y}}
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| college = [[Minnesota State Mavericks football|Minnesota State]] (2008–2012)
| college = [[Minnesota State Mavericks football|Minnesota State]] (2008–2012)
| undraftedyear = 2013
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2013|2022}})
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2013|2022}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| status = Active
| highlights =
| highlights =
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2017 All-Pro Team|2017]])
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2017 All-Pro Team|2017]])
* 2× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2018 Pro Bowl|2017]], [[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]])
* 2× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2018 Pro Bowl|2017]], [[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]])
* First-team [[Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference|All-NSIC]] South Division (2012)
* 2x Second-team All-NSIC South Division (2010, 2011)
; NFL records
; NFL records
* Most consecutive 100-yard receiving games: 8
* Most consecutive 100-yard receiving games: 8
| statseason = 2023
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statweek = 4
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue1 = 637
| statvalue1 = 645
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue2 = 7,696
| statvalue2 = 7,805
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statvalue3 = 59
| statvalue3 = 60
| nfl = Adam-Thielen
| pfr = T/ThieAd00
| pfr = T/ThieAd00
}}
}}


'''Adam John Thielen''' (born August 22, 1990) is an [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Minnesota State Mavericks football|Minnesota State]]. He signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an [[Free agent#Undrafted free agent|undrafted free agent]] in 2013, playing for them for ten seasons. Thielen holds several NFL records, including eight straight games over 100+ yards receiving, and 74 receptions in the first half of a season.<ref name="bergman1">{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen records eighth straight 100-yard game |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000979955/article/adam-thielen-records-eighth-straight-100yard-game |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
'''Adam John Thielen''' (born August 22, 1990) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[wide receiver]] for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Minnesota State Mavericks football|Minnesota State Mavericks]] and signed with the [[Minnesota Vikings]] as an [[Free agent#Undrafted free agent|undrafted free agent]] in 2013, playing for them for ten seasons. Thielen holds several NFL records, including eight straight games over 100+ yards receiving, and 74 receptions in the first half of a season.<ref name="bergman1">{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen records eighth straight 100-yard game |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/adam-thielen-records-eighth-straight-100-yard-game-0ap3000000979955 |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


==Early years==
==Early life==
Born in [[Detroit Lakes, Minnesota]], to Pete and Jayne Thielen, Adam Thielen with his cousins grew up rooting for the Vikings and idolized [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] wide receivers [[Cris Carter]] and [[Randy Moss]], and would wear their Vikings jerseys while practicing in his back yard as a child.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Chris |date=December 23, 2017 |title='He always had a plan': The unlikely rise to NFL stardom for... |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/football/4378335-he-always-had-plan-unlikely-rise-nfl-stardom-detroit-lakes-adam-thielen |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Duluth News Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Dave |date=August 6, 2013 |title=Vikings WR Thielen on rise despite D2 background |url=https://www.startribune.com/vikings-wr-thielen-on-rise-despite-d2-background/218585341/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He attended [[Detroit Lakes High School]], where he participated in four sports (football, basketball, baseball and golf).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mankle |first=Taylor |date=January 19, 2018 |title=Detroit Lakes High School shows love for Adam Thielen |url=http://www.wday.com/sports/football/4391046-detroit-lakes-high-school-shows-love-adam-thielen |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075817/http://www.wday.com/sports/football/4391046-detroit-lakes-high-school-shows-love-adam-thielen |archive-date=July 6, 2018 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=WDAY}}</ref> In [[high school football|football]], he helped lead the Lakers to a 9–1 season and was an All-conference and All-state selection in his senior season. That same year, he also was a member of a Detroit Lakes [[golf]] team that won the 2008 2A state championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Craig |first=Mark |date=August 20, 2016 |title=Wide receiver Adam Thielen isn't just a Vikings spare part |url=http://www.startribune.com/wide-receiver-adam-thielen-isn-t-just-a-vikings-spare-part/390813481/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
Born in [[Detroit Lakes, Minnesota]], to Pete and Jayne Thielen, Adam Thielen with his cousins grew up rooting for the Vikings and idolized [[Pro Football Hall of Fame]] wide receivers [[Cris Carter]] and [[Randy Moss]], and would wear their Vikings jerseys while practicing in his back yard as a child.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Chris |date=December 23, 2017 |title='He always had a plan': The unlikely rise to NFL stardom for... |url=https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/football/4378335-he-always-had-plan-unlikely-rise-nfl-stardom-detroit-lakes-adam-thielen |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Duluth News Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Dave |date=August 6, 2013 |title=Vikings WR Thielen on rise despite D2 background |url=https://www.startribune.com/vikings-wr-thielen-on-rise-despite-d2-background/218585341/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He attended [[Detroit Lakes High School]], where he participated in four sports (football, basketball, baseball and golf).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mankle |first=Taylor |date=January 19, 2018 |title=Detroit Lakes High School shows love for Adam Thielen |url=http://www.wday.com/sports/football/4391046-detroit-lakes-high-school-shows-love-adam-thielen |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075817/http://www.wday.com/sports/football/4391046-detroit-lakes-high-school-shows-love-adam-thielen |archive-date=July 6, 2018 |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=WDAY}}</ref> In [[high school football|football]], he helped lead the Lakers to a 9–1 season and was an All-conference and All-state selection in his senior season. That same year, he also was a member of a Detroit Lakes [[golf]] team that won the 2008 2A state championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Craig |first=Mark |date=August 20, 2016 |title=Wide receiver Adam Thielen isn't just a Vikings spare part |url=http://www.startribune.com/wide-receiver-adam-thielen-isn-t-just-a-vikings-spare-part/390813481/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>


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===College statistics===
===College statistics===
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| note = All values from Super Regional Combine<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen, Minnesota State, WR, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=97391&DraftYear=2013 |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=www.draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen RAS |url=https://ras.football/2019/12/18/adam-thielen-ras-10337/ |access-date=December 9, 2021 |website=ras.football}}</ref><ref name="Thielen" />
| note = All values from Super Regional Combine<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen, Minnesota State, WR, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=97391&DraftYear=2013 |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=www.draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen RAS |url=https://ras.football/2019/12/18/adam-thielen-ras-10337/ |access-date=December 9, 2021 |website=ras.football}}</ref><ref name="Thielen" />
}}
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Thielen did not receive an invitation to perform at the 2013 [[NFL Combine]], but he did attend a Regional Combine in Chicago in March, where he performed well enough to warrant an invitation to the Super Regional Combine held in [[Dallas, Texas]] in April.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dator |first=James |date=October 8, 2018 |title=How Adam Thielen went from a $500 D2 scholarship to record-setting NFL star |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2018/10/8/17950820/adam-thielen-vikings-d2-scholarship-roster |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> There, he showcased his athletic ability, completing the [[40-yard dash]] in 4.45 seconds and impressing in the [[three-cone drill]] with a time of 6.77 seconds, a mark that would have placed him in the top 20 at the NFL Combine.<ref name="Thielen">{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2013 |title=From prep to college to pro, receiver Adam Thielen stays in Minnesota in pursuit of NFL career |url=http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/08/07/from-prep-to-college-to-pro-receiver-adam-thielen-stays-in-minnesota-in-pursuit.html |website=Fox News |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
Thielen did not receive an invitation to perform at the 2013 [[NFL Combine]], but he did attend a Regional Combine in Chicago in March, where he performed well enough to warrant an invitation to the Super Regional Combine held in [[Dallas, Texas]] in April.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dator |first=James |date=October 8, 2018 |title=How Adam Thielen went from a $500 D2 scholarship to record-setting NFL star |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2018/10/8/17950820/adam-thielen-vikings-d2-scholarship-roster |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> There, he showcased his athletic ability, completing the [[40-yard dash]] in 4.45 seconds and impressing in the [[three-cone drill]] with a time of 6.77 seconds, a mark that would have placed him in the top 20 at the NFL Combine.<ref name="Thielen">{{Cite web |date=August 7, 2013 |title=From prep to college to pro, receiver Adam Thielen stays in Minnesota in pursuit of NFL career |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/from-prep-to-college-to-pro-receiver-adam-thielen-stays-in-minnesota-in-pursuit-of-nfl-career/ |website=Fox News |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


===Minnesota Vikings===
===Minnesota Vikings===
====2013 season: Rookie year====
====2013 season====
After going undrafted in the [[2013 NFL draft]], Thielen attended a rookie tryout and evaluation session at Winter Park with the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2013 |title=Detroit Lakes product gets shot with Vikings |url=https://www.inforum.com/sports/3048362-detroit-lakes-product-gets-shot-vikings |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=Inforum}}</ref> On May 6, 2013, the Vikings signed Thielen to a three-year, [[United States dollar|$]]1.48&nbsp;million contract as an undrafted free agent.<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Adam Thielen contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-13071/ |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2013, the Minnesota Vikings waived Thielen as part of their final roster cuts (along with 18 others), but he was signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hasan |first=Arif |date=August 31, 2013 |title=Minnesota Vikings Release Final 53-Man Roster, Final Cuts |url=http://www.dailynorseman.com/2013/8/31/4681032/minnesota-vikings-release-final-53-man-roster-final-cuts |access-date=November 12, 2013 |website=SBNation |publisher=[[Vox Media, Inc.]]}}</ref> He saw some preseason action as a wide receiver and on special teams.
After going undrafted in the [[2013 NFL draft]], Thielen attended a rookie tryout and evaluation session at Winter Park with the [[Minnesota Vikings]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2013 |title=Detroit Lakes product gets shot with Vikings |url=https://www.inforum.com/sports/3048362-detroit-lakes-product-gets-shot-vikings |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=Inforum}}</ref> On May 6, 2013, the Vikings signed Thielen to a three-year, [[United States dollar|$]]1.48&nbsp;million contract as an undrafted free agent.<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Adam Thielen contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/adam-thielen-13071/ |access-date=November 25, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> On August 31, 2013, the Minnesota Vikings waived Thielen as part of their final roster cuts (along with 18 others), but he was signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hasan |first=Arif |date=August 31, 2013 |title=Minnesota Vikings Release Final 53-Man Roster, Final Cuts |url=http://www.dailynorseman.com/2013/8/31/4681032/minnesota-vikings-release-final-53-man-roster-final-cuts |access-date=November 12, 2013 |website=SBNation |publisher=[[Vox Media, Inc.]]}}</ref> He saw some preseason action as a wide receiver and on special teams.


====2014 season====
====2014 season====
[[File:Adam Thielen vikings.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Thielen with the Minnesota Vikings in 2014.]]
[[File:Adam Thielen vikings.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Thielen with the Minnesota Vikings in 2014]]
After a strong preseason performance in both offense and special teams, Thielen earned a spot on the 53-man roster to start the 2014 campaign.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Robert |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Adam Thielen officially on Vikings roster |work=DL-Online |url=http://www.dl-online.com/sports/3336626-adam-thielen-officially-vikings-roster |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref>
After a strong preseason performance in both offense and special teams, Thielen earned a spot on the 53-man roster to start the 2014 campaign.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Robert |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Adam Thielen officially on Vikings roster |work=DL-Online |url=http://www.dl-online.com/sports/3336626-adam-thielen-officially-vikings-roster |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref>


Thielen made his NFL debut in the season opener in a road game against the [[St. Louis Rams]] on September 7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070ram.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 5, he caught his first NFL pass in the Vikings' 42–10 road loss against the [[Green Bay Packers]], finishing the game with four receptions for 57 yards that led the team in receiving.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – October 2nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410020gnb.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was named NFC Special Teams Player of Week 13 after he scored his first NFL touchdown on a special teams play in which he blocked [[Carolina Panthers]]' punter [[Brad Nortman]]'s kick and returned the ball 30 yards to the end zone.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2014 |title=Thielen Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Thielen-Named-NFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/ee4e20a4-7edc-4ba7-800d-53cbfa0bf987 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011182011/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Thielen-Named-NFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/ee4e20a4-7edc-4ba7-800d-53cbfa0bf987 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |access-date=October 6, 2016 |website=Minnesota Vikings}}</ref> Thielen briefly held the record for the longest blocked punt returned for a touchdown in franchise history, but was beaten later in the second quarter with a 43-yarder from [[Everson Griffen]] as the Vikings had two blocked punts returned for touchdowns in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikings Get 2 Blocked Punt TD Returns On Way To Victory |url=http://kfan.iheart.com/onair/vikings-blog-38526/vikings-get-2-blocked-punt-td-13016785/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010014131/http://kfan.iheart.com/onair/vikings-blog-38526/vikings-get-2-blocked-punt-td-13016785/ |archive-date=October 10, 2016 |access-date=October 6, 2016 |website=KFAN}}</ref> In Week 17 against the [[Chicago Bears]], Thielen scored his first receiving touchdown on a 44-yard pass from quarterback [[Teddy Bridgewater]], after which he promptly gave the ball to his wife (then fiancée) Caitlin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Dave |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Bridgewater, Vikings get by Bears 13–9 |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-bridgewater-vikings-get-by-bears-13-9-2014dec28-story.html |access-date=March 14, 2019 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280min.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
Thielen made his NFL debut in the season opener in a road game against the [[St. Louis Rams]] on September 7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070ram.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 5, he caught his first NFL pass in the Vikings' 42–10 road loss against the [[Green Bay Packers]], finishing the game with four receptions for 57 yards that led the team in receiving.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – October 2nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410020gnb.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was named NFC Special Teams Player of Week 13 after he scored his first NFL touchdown on a special teams play in which he blocked [[Carolina Panthers]]' punter [[Brad Nortman]]'s kick and returned the ball 30 yards to the end zone.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2014 |title=Thielen Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Thielen-Named-NFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/ee4e20a4-7edc-4ba7-800d-53cbfa0bf987 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011182011/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Thielen-Named-NFC-Special-Teams-Player-of-the-Week/ee4e20a4-7edc-4ba7-800d-53cbfa0bf987 |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |access-date=October 6, 2016 |website=Minnesota Vikings}}</ref> Thielen briefly held the record for the longest blocked punt returned for a touchdown in franchise history, but was beaten later in the second quarter with a 43-yarder from [[Everson Griffen]] as the Vikings had two blocked punts returned for touchdowns in the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vikings Get 2 Blocked Punt TD Returns On Way To Victory |url=http://kfan.iheart.com/onair/vikings-blog-38526/vikings-get-2-blocked-punt-td-13016785/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010014131/http://kfan.iheart.com/onair/vikings-blog-38526/vikings-get-2-blocked-punt-td-13016785/ |archive-date=October 10, 2016 |access-date=October 6, 2016 |website=KFAN}}</ref> In Week 17 against the [[Chicago Bears]], Thielen scored his first receiving touchdown on a 44-yard pass from quarterback [[Teddy Bridgewater]], after which he promptly gave the ball to his wife (then fiancée) Caitlin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Dave |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Bridgewater, Vikings get by Bears 13–9 |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-bridgewater-vikings-get-by-bears-13-9-2014dec28-story.html |access-date=March 14, 2019 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280min.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>


For the season, Thielen totaled eight catches for 137 yards (17.1 avg) and a touchdown on offense.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Also a special teams ace, Thielen was named to the All-Pro Special Teams Kick Return Unit and was named All-NFC North Special Team Player of the Year by [[Pro Football Focus]] (PFF) after he finished tied for second in the team in special teams tackles with 12 (9 of them solo).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/allpro.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
For the season, Thielen totaled eight catches for 137 yards (17.1 avg) and a touchdown on offense.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Also a special teams ace, Thielen was named to the All-Pro Special Teams Kick Return Unit and was named All-NFC North Special Team Player of the Year by [[Pro Football Focus]] (PFF) after he finished tied for second in the team in special teams tackles with 12 (9 of them solo).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/allpro.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>


====2015 season====
====2015 season====
In Week 4, Thielen hauled in a career-high six passes for 70 yards in a road game at the eventual [[Super Bowl 50|Super Bowl]] champions [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040den.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the regular season finale road game against the Packers on January 3, 2016, for the [[NFC North]] division, the Vikings executed a fake punt during the first drive of the game in which Thielen ran for 41 yards. He carried the ball another time for 26 yards, totaling 67 yards on two carries that tied for second in Vikings history for rushing yards in a game by a wide receiver with the effort. He also added a 16-yard catch as the Vikings ultimately clinched the NFC North title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – January 3rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030gnb.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Thielen finished the season with 12 catches for 144 yards with a long of 30.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In 2015, Thielen was honored as the Vikings Special Teams Player of the Year. His seven special teams tackles tied for second on the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Robert |date=April 18, 2016 |title=Thielen named Vikings Special Teams player of the year |url=https://www.dl-online.com/sports/4012037-thielen-named-vikings-special-teams-player-year |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=Detroit Lakes Tribune}}</ref>
In Week 4, Thielen hauled in a career-high six passes for 70 yards in a road game at the eventual [[Super Bowl 50|Super Bowl]] champions [[Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Denver Broncos – October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040den.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the regular season finale road game against the Packers on January 3, 2016, for the [[NFC North]] division, the Vikings executed a fake punt during the first drive of the game in which Thielen ran for 41 yards. He carried the ball another time for 26 yards, totaling 67 yards on two carries that tied for second in Vikings history for rushing yards in a game by a wide receiver with the effort. He also added a 16-yard catch as the Vikings ultimately clinched the NFC North title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers – January 3rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601030gnb.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Thielen finished the season with 12 catches for 144 yards with a long of 30.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In 2015, Thielen was honored as the Vikings Special Teams Player of the Year. His seven special teams tackles tied for second on the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Robert |date=April 18, 2016 |title=Thielen named Vikings Special Teams player of the year |url=https://www.dl-online.com/sports/4012037-thielen-named-vikings-special-teams-player-year |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=Detroit Lakes Tribune}}</ref>


====2016 season====
====2016 season====
With [[Stefon Diggs]] sidelined due to a groin injury, Thielen received the starting nod in his place for Week 5. Against the [[Houston Texans]], he broke 100 receiving yards in a game for the first time in his career as he finished the game with seven catches for 127 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Lindsey |date=October 9, 2016 |title=Adam Thielen's Career Day Sparks Vikings Offense |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielens-Career-Day-Sparks-Vikings-Offense/b4dc436d-ab8a-454a-ac5b-02096101080c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011163045/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielens-Career-Day-Sparks-Vikings-Offense/b4dc436d-ab8a-454a-ac5b-02096101080c |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> In the Vikings' loss to the [[Washington Redskins]] in Week 10, Thielen caught his second touchdown of the season on a 3-yard toss from [[Sam Bradford]] and also carried the ball once for 11 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2016 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen: Touchdown reception in loss |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/vikings-adam-thielen-touchdown-reception-in-loss/ |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=CBSSports}}</ref> Thielen had a career day on December 24, 2016, in a Week 16 loss to the Packers with a 202-yard, two-touchdown performance at [[Lambeau Field]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Lindsey |date=December 24, 2016 |title=Adam Thielen has Career Performance in Vikings Loss |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielen-has-Career-Performance-in-Vikings-Loss/2f9470cf-e5da-4d92-b058-f3d0e69f0abb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225151834/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielen-has-Career-Performance-in-Vikings-Loss/2f9470cf-e5da-4d92-b058-f3d0e69f0abb |archive-date=December 25, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> His performance was just the fifth 200-yard receiving performance in Vikings history and the third that saw a Vikings receiver have at least 200 yards receiving and two touchdowns. He had the most receiving yards by a Viking since [[Percy Harvin]] in [[2011 Minnesota Vikings season|2011]]. Thielen needed only 40 yards receiving in the Week 17 Bears game to hit 1,000 yards on the season, and only once in the previous six games had he been held under 50 yards. However, he was targeted only once for a seven-yard gain to finish the season with 967 yards, giving the Vikings their first pair of Vikings receivers with 900 yards each since [[Randy Moss]] and [[Cris Carter]] accomplished the feat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – January 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010min.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yotter |first=Tim |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Too many factors in Adam Thielen not getting 1,000 yards for Minnesota Vikings |url=http://www.scout.com/nfl/vikings/story/1746907-too-many-factors-in-thielen-not-getting-1-000 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215032934/http://www.scout.com/nfl/vikings/story/1746907-too-many-factors-in-thielen-not-getting-1-000 |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |access-date=February 14, 2017 |website=Scout.com}}</ref>
With [[Stefon Diggs]] sidelined due to a groin injury, Thielen received the starting nod in his place for Week 5. Against the [[Houston Texans]], he broke 100 receiving yards in a game for the first time in his career as he finished the game with seven catches for 127 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Lindsey |date=October 9, 2016 |title=Adam Thielen's Career Day Sparks Vikings Offense |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielens-Career-Day-Sparks-Vikings-Offense/b4dc436d-ab8a-454a-ac5b-02096101080c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011163045/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielens-Career-Day-Sparks-Vikings-Offense/b4dc436d-ab8a-454a-ac5b-02096101080c |archive-date=October 11, 2016 |access-date=October 10, 2016 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> In the Vikings' loss to the [[Washington Redskins]] in Week 10, Thielen caught his second touchdown of the season on a 3-yard toss from [[Sam Bradford]] and also carried the ball once for 11 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2016 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen: Touchdown reception in loss |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/vikings-adam-thielen-touchdown-reception-in-loss/ |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=CBSSports}}</ref> Thielen had a career day on December 24, 2016, in a Week 16 loss to the Packers with a 202-yard, two-touchdown performance at [[Lambeau Field]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Lindsey |date=December 24, 2016 |title=Adam Thielen has Career Performance in Vikings Loss |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielen-has-Career-Performance-in-Vikings-Loss/2f9470cf-e5da-4d92-b058-f3d0e69f0abb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225151834/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Adam-Thielen-has-Career-Performance-in-Vikings-Loss/2f9470cf-e5da-4d92-b058-f3d0e69f0abb |archive-date=December 25, 2016 |access-date=December 25, 2016 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> His performance was just the fifth 200-yard receiving performance in Vikings history and the third that saw a Vikings receiver have at least 200 yards receiving and two touchdowns. He had the most receiving yards by a Viking since [[Percy Harvin]] in [[2011 Minnesota Vikings season|2011]]. Thielen needed only 40 yards receiving in the Week 17 Bears game to hit 1,000 yards on the season, and only once in the previous six games had he been held under 50 yards. However, he was targeted only once for a seven-yard gain to finish the season with 967 yards, giving the Vikings their first pair of Vikings receivers with 900 yards each since [[Randy Moss]] and [[Cris Carter]] accomplished the feat.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings – January 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010min.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yotter |first=Tim |date=January 18, 2017 |title=Too many factors in Adam Thielen not getting 1,000 yards for Minnesota Vikings |url=http://www.scout.com/nfl/vikings/story/1746907-too-many-factors-in-thielen-not-getting-1-000 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215032934/http://www.scout.com/nfl/vikings/story/1746907-too-many-factors-in-thielen-not-getting-1-000 |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |access-date=February 14, 2017 |website=Scout.com}}</ref>


After having entered the 2016 season as an underdog, Thielen ended up leading the Vikings with 967 receiving yards, while also adding a career-high 69 catches and five touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2016.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2016 |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> His 10.0 yards per target and 75.0% catch rate ranked in the top five players among NFL wide receivers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen Advanced Efficiency Stats and Metrics Profile |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/adam-thielen |access-date=March 14, 2019 |website=PlayerProfiler.com}}</ref> Thielen dropped only two passes on 92 targets according to Sporting Charts, and [[Pro Football Focus]] ranked him as the 18th best receiver in the league.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coller |first=Matthew |date=February 7, 2017 |title=Adam Thielen's status could throw a wrench in Vikings' free agency plans – 1500 ESPN Twin Cities |url=http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/02/adam-thielens-status-throw-wrench-vikings-free-agency-plans/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215022122/http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/02/adam-thielens-status-throw-wrench-vikings-free-agency-plans/ |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |access-date=February 14, 2017 |website=1500ESPN}}</ref> For his efforts, [[NFL.com]] named Thielen as their "Unsung Hero" for the Minnesota Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=January 27, 2017 |title=NFC unsung heroes: Giving credit where credit is due |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000775667/article/nfc-unsung-heroes-giving-credit-where-credit-is-due |access-date=July 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
After having entered the 2016 season as an underdog, Thielen ended up leading the Vikings with 967 receiving yards, while also adding a career-high 69 catches and five touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2016.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2016 |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> His 10.0 yards per target and 75.0% catch rate ranked in the top five players among NFL wide receivers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen Advanced Efficiency Stats and Metrics Profile |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/adam-thielen |access-date=March 14, 2019 |website=PlayerProfiler.com}}</ref> Thielen dropped only two passes on 92 targets according to Sporting Charts, and [[Pro Football Focus]] ranked him as the 18th best receiver in the league.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coller |first=Matthew |date=February 7, 2017 |title=Adam Thielen's status could throw a wrench in Vikings' free agency plans – 1500 ESPN Twin Cities |url=http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/02/adam-thielens-status-throw-wrench-vikings-free-agency-plans/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215022122/http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/02/adam-thielens-status-throw-wrench-vikings-free-agency-plans/ |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |access-date=February 14, 2017 |website=1500ESPN}}</ref> For his efforts, [[NFL.com]] named Thielen as their "Unsung Hero" for the Minnesota Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=January 27, 2017 |title=NFC unsung heroes: Giving credit where credit is due |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-unsung-heroes-giving-credit-where-credit-is-due-0ap3000000775667 |access-date=July 1, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


====2017 season====
====2017 season====
[[File:DeAngelo Hall, Adam Thielen (26599714459).jpg|thumb|225px|left|Thielen in a game against the Redskins]]
[[File:DeAngelo Hall, Adam Thielen (26599714459).jpg|thumb|225px|left|Thielen in a game against the Redskins in 2017]]
On March 15, 2017, Thielen signed a three-year contract extension with the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 15, 2017 |title=Vikings bring back Adam Thielen on three-year deal |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793289/article/vikings-bring-back-adam-thielen-on-threeyear-deal |access-date=March 14, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
On March 15, 2017, Thielen signed a three-year contract extension with the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 15, 2017 |title=Vikings bring back Adam Thielen on three-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-bring-back-adam-thielen-on-three-year-deal-0ap3000000793289 |access-date=March 14, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the [[New Orleans Saints]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', Thielen started the season off strong with nine receptions for 157 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – September 11th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110min.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 8, Thielen scored his first touchdown of the season against the [[Cleveland Browns]] at [[Twickenham Stadium]], [[London]] from quarterback [[Case Keenum]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290cle.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> During Week 10 against the Redskins, Thielen finished with 166 receiving yards and a touchdown as the Vikings won 38–30. The following week against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], Thielen finished the game with six catches for 123 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown reception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings – November 19th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711190min.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> During the Week 12 Thanksgiving matchup against division rival, [[Detroit Lions]], Thielen had eight receptions for 89 yards in the Vikings 30–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – November 23rd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711230det.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Thielen's output put him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. He became the first Vikings receiver to surpass the 1,000-yard mark since [[Sidney Rice]] in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Eric |date=November 24, 2017 |title=3 in Row from Keenum to Thielen Give WR 1,000 Yards on Season |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/3-in-Row-from-Keenum-to-Thielen-Give-WR-1000-Yards-on-Season/c2c39938-0b8d-41ff-89a8-e01f047e6ca4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124080336/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/3-in-Row-from-Keenum-to-Thielen-Give-WR-1000-Yards-on-Season/c2c39938-0b8d-41ff-89a8-e01f047e6ca4 |archive-date=November 24, 2017 |access-date=November 24, 2017 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> On December 19, 2017, Thielen was named to his first Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000895772/article/nfl-announces-2018-pro-bowl-rosters |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The Vikings won the NFC North with a 13–3 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2017.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#NFC: Minnesota Vikings 29, New Orleans Saints 24|Divisional Round]] against the Saints, he had six receptions for 74 yards in the [[Minneapolis Miracle|29–24 victory]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – January 14th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140min.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship Game: Philadelphia Eagles 38, Minnesota Vikings 7|NFC Championship]] against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], he had three receptions for 28 yards in the 38–7 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles – January 21st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210phi.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was ranked #36 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the [[New Orleans Saints]] on ''[[Monday Night Football]]'', Thielen started the season off strong with nine receptions for 157 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – September 11th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110min.htm |access-date=October 7, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 8, Thielen scored his first touchdown of the season against the [[Cleveland Browns]] at [[Twickenham Stadium]], [[London]] from quarterback [[Case Keenum]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290cle.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> During Week 10 against the Redskins, Thielen finished with 166 receiving yards and a touchdown as the Vikings won 38–30. The following week against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], Thielen finished the game with six catches for 123 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown reception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings – November 19th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711190min.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> During the Week 12 Thanksgiving matchup against division rival, [[Detroit Lions]], Thielen had eight receptions for 89 yards in the Vikings 30–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – November 23rd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711230det.htm |access-date=December 30, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Thielen's output put him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. He became the first Vikings receiver to surpass the 1,000-yard mark since [[Sidney Rice]] in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Eric |date=November 24, 2017 |title=3 in Row from Keenum to Thielen Give WR 1,000 Yards on Season |url=http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/3-in-Row-from-Keenum-to-Thielen-Give-WR-1000-Yards-on-Season/c2c39938-0b8d-41ff-89a8-e01f047e6ca4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124080336/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/3-in-Row-from-Keenum-to-Thielen-Give-WR-1000-Yards-on-Season/c2c39938-0b8d-41ff-89a8-e01f047e6ca4 |archive-date=November 24, 2017 |access-date=November 24, 2017 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref> On December 19, 2017, Thielen was named to his first Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2017 |title=NFL announces 2018 Pro Bowl rosters |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/updated-player-rosters-for-2018-pro-bowl-in-orlando-0ap3000000895772 |access-date=December 26, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> The Vikings won the NFC North with a 13–3 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Minnesota Vikings Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2017.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#NFC: Minnesota Vikings 29, New Orleans Saints 24|Divisional Round]] against the Saints, he had six receptions for 74 yards in the [[Minneapolis Miracle|29–24 victory]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – January 14th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801140min.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the [[2017–18 NFL playoffs#NFC Championship Game: Philadelphia Eagles 38, Minnesota Vikings 7|NFC Championship]] against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]], he had three receptions for 28 yards in the 38–7 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles – January 21st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801210phi.htm |access-date=March 29, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was ranked #36 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2018-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen (38321572036).jpg|thumb|Thielen and [[Stefon Diggs]] in 2017]]


====2018 season====
====2018 season====
Going into the 2018 season, Thielen had a new quarterback in [[Kirk Cousins]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=August 5, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen says new Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been 'phenomenal' entering 2018 |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/adam-thielen-says-new-vikings-qb-kirk-cousins-has-been-phenomenal-entering-2018/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> He started off the season strong with six receptions for 102 receiving yards in a 24–16 victory over the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Cousins, Vikings hold on for 24–16 victory vs. 49ers |work=USA TODAY |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/09/09/cousins-vikings-hold-on-for-24-16-victory-vs-49ers/37766443/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> He followed that up with a then-career high 12 receptions for 131 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 29–29 tie with the Packers.<ref>{{Cite news |others=RotoWire Staff |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen: Leads team in receiving versus Packers |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/vikings-adam-thielen-leads-team-in-receiving-versus-packers/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In Week 3, in a 27–6 loss to the [[Buffalo Bills]], he recorded his third consecutive game with at least 100 receiving yards with a career-high 14 receptions for 105 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite news |others=RotoWire Staff |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen: Catches 14 passes in loss to Bills |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/vikings-adam-thielen-catches-14-passes-in-loss-to-bills/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In Week 4, in a 38–31 loss to the Rams, he had eight receptions for 135 receiving yards and a touchdown. With this fourth consecutive game with at least 100 receiving yards to start the season, he joined [[Randy Moss]] and [[Isaac Bruce]] as the only players in the Super Bowl era to accomplish the feat.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krammer |first=Andrew |date=September 29, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen, Kirk Cousins join rare company in loss to Rams |work=Star Tribune |url=http://www.startribune.com/adam-thielen-kirk-cousins-join-rare-company-in-loss-to-rams/494667321/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In Week 5, against the Eagles, Thielen recorded seven catches for 116 yards and a touchdown. He became the first player in the Super Bowl era to record five straight 100-yard receiving games to start a season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen sets NFL record with another 100-yard game |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/07/adam-thielen-sets-nfl-record-with-another-100-yard-game/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> In Week 6, against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], he had seven receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Murray, Vikings trample Cardinals on way to 27–17 victory |work=MPR News |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/10/14/murray-vikings-trample-cardinals-on-way-to-2717-victory |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> In the following game, against the [[New York Jets]], he had nine receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown for this seventh consecutive game topping 100 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ratke |first=Kyle |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Another week, another 100-yard game for Adam Thielen |work=USA Today |url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/21/another-week-another-100-yard-game-for-adam-thielen/ |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> As of Week 8, he had 100 yards in each of the first eight games of the year, which is tied with [[Calvin Johnson]] for the record for most consecutive 100 yard games in a year. By doing so, he also broke the record for most consecutive 100 yard games to start a season in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ratke |first=Kyle |date=October 29, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen continues to break records |work=Vikings Wire |url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/29/adam-thielen-continues-to-break-records/ |access-date=October 29, 2018}}</ref> In Week 9, against the Lions, the streak came to an end when he posted four receptions for 22 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown, which he managed to achieve for the sixth consecutive game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ratke |first=Kyle |date=November 5, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen's 100-yard game streak is over |url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/05/adam-thielens-100-yard-streak-is-over/ |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Vikings Wire}}</ref> In Week 12, against the Green Bay Packers, he recorded eight receptions for 125 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 24–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomasson |first=Chris |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Vikings, Kirk Cousins take to the air to defeat Packers 24–17 |url=https://www.twincities.com/2018/11/25/vikings-kirk-cousins-take-to-the-air-defeat-packers-24-17/ |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Twin Cities}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 113 receptions for 1,373 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was ranked #33 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Going into the 2018 season, Thielen had a new quarterback in [[Kirk Cousins]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Benjamin |first=Cody |date=August 5, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen says new Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has been 'phenomenal' entering 2018 |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/adam-thielen-says-new-vikings-qb-kirk-cousins-has-been-phenomenal-entering-2018/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> He started off the season strong with six receptions for 102 receiving yards in a 24–16 victory over the [[San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Cousins, Vikings hold on for 24–16 victory vs. 49ers |work=USA TODAY |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/09/09/cousins-vikings-hold-on-for-24-16-victory-vs-49ers/37766443/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> He followed that up with a then-career high 12 receptions for 131 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 29–29 tie with the Packers.<ref>{{Cite news |others=RotoWire Staff |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen: Leads team in receiving versus Packers |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/vikings-adam-thielen-leads-team-in-receiving-versus-packers/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In Week 3, in a 27–6 loss to the [[Buffalo Bills]], he recorded his third consecutive game with at least 100 receiving yards with a career-high 14 receptions for 105 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite news |others=RotoWire Staff |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen: Catches 14 passes in loss to Bills |work=CBSSports.com |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/vikings-adam-thielen-catches-14-passes-in-loss-to-bills/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In Week 4, in a 38–31 loss to the Rams, he had eight receptions for 135 receiving yards and a touchdown. With this fourth consecutive game with at least 100 receiving yards to start the season, he joined [[Randy Moss]] and [[Isaac Bruce]] as the only players in the Super Bowl era to accomplish the feat.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Krammer |first=Andrew |date=September 29, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen, Kirk Cousins join rare company in loss to Rams |work=Star Tribune |url=http://www.startribune.com/adam-thielen-kirk-cousins-join-rare-company-in-loss-to-rams/494667321/ |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> In Week 5, against the Eagles, Thielen recorded seven catches for 116 yards and a touchdown. He became the first player in the Super Bowl era to record five straight 100-yard receiving games to start a season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen sets NFL record with another 100-yard game |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/07/adam-thielen-sets-nfl-record-with-another-100-yard-game/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref> In Week 6, against the [[Arizona Cardinals]], he had seven receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 14, 2018 |title=Murray, Vikings trample Cardinals on way to 27–17 victory |work=MPR News |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/10/14/murray-vikings-trample-cardinals-on-way-to-2717-victory |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> In the following game, against the [[New York Jets]], he had nine receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown for this seventh consecutive game topping 100 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ratke |first=Kyle |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Another week, another 100-yard game for Adam Thielen |work=USA Today |url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/21/another-week-another-100-yard-game-for-adam-thielen/ |access-date=October 31, 2018}}</ref> As of Week 8, he had 100 yards in each of the first eight games of the year, which is tied with [[Calvin Johnson]] for the record for most consecutive 100 yard games in a year. By doing so, he also broke the record for most consecutive 100 yard games to start a season in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ratke |first=Kyle |date=October 29, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen continues to break records |work=Vikings Wire |url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/29/adam-thielen-continues-to-break-records/ |access-date=October 29, 2018}}</ref> In Week 9, against the Lions, the streak came to an end when he posted four receptions for 22 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown, which he managed to achieve for the sixth consecutive game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ratke |first=Kyle |date=November 5, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen's 100-yard game streak is over |url=https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/05/adam-thielens-100-yard-streak-is-over/ |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Vikings Wire}}</ref> In Week 12, against the Green Bay Packers, he recorded eight receptions for 125 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 24–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tomasson |first=Chris |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Vikings, Kirk Cousins take to the air to defeat Packers 24–17 |url=https://www.twincities.com/2018/11/25/vikings-kirk-cousins-take-to-the-air-defeat-packers-24-17/ |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Twin Cities}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 113 receptions for 1,373 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was ranked #33 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>


====2019 season====
====2019 season====
On April 12, 2019, Thielen signed a four-year, $64&nbsp;million contract extension with the Vikings with $35&nbsp;million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2024 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=April 12, 2019 |title=Vikings, Adam Thielen agree to 4-year, $64M extension |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001026298/article/vikings-adam-thielen-agree-to-4year-64m-extension |access-date=April 13, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 3 against the [[Oakland Raiders]], Thielen caught three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a one-yard touchdown in the 34–14 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=NFL rushing leader Cook leads Vikes romp past Raiders 34–14 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127956 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 4 against the Bears, Thielen caught two passes for six yards in the 6–16 loss.<ref name="espn.com">{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Cousins, Thielen lead Vikings in dominant win over Giants |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127971 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> After the game, Thielen was very critical of Vikings' quarterback [[Kirk Cousins]], saying, "It's so frustrating, it's unbelievable."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 30, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen on offense: You have to be able to throw |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001060706/article/adam-thielen-on-offense-you-have-to-be-able-to-throw |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 5 against the [[New York Giants]], Thielen had a bounce-back performance, recording seven catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the 28–10 win.<ref name="espn.com" /> In Week 7, Thielen suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions, and was out until Week 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gates |first=Christopher |date=October 20, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen injured on touchdown catch against Detroit Lions |url=https://www.dailynorseman.com/2019/10/20/20923551/adam-thielen-injured-touchdown-catch-against-detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=Daily Norseman}}</ref> Overall, Thielen finished the 2019 season with 30 receptions for 418 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
On April 12, 2019, Thielen signed a four-year, $64&nbsp;million contract extension with the Vikings with $35&nbsp;million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2024 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=April 12, 2019 |title=Vikings, Adam Thielen agree to 4-year, $64M extension |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-adam-thielen-agree-to-4-year-64m-extension-0ap3000001026298 |access-date=April 13, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 3 against the [[Oakland Raiders]], Thielen caught three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a one-yard touchdown in the 34–14 win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2019 |title=NFL rushing leader Cook leads Vikes romp past Raiders 34–14 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127956 |access-date=September 22, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 4 against the Bears, Thielen caught two passes for six yards in the 6–16 loss.<ref name="ESPN">{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Cousins, Thielen lead Vikings in dominant win over Giants |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127971 |access-date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> After the game, Thielen was very critical of Vikings' quarterback [[Kirk Cousins]], saying, "It's so frustrating, it's unbelievable."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 30, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen on offense: You have to be able to throw |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/adam-thielen-on-offense-you-have-to-be-able-to-throw-0ap3000001060706 |access-date=September 30, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 5 against the [[New York Giants]], Thielen had a bounce-back performance, recording seven catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the 28–10 win.<ref name="ESPN" /> In Week 7, Thielen suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions, and was out until Week 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gates |first=Christopher |date=October 20, 2019 |title=Adam Thielen injured on touchdown catch against Detroit Lions |url=https://www.dailynorseman.com/2019/10/20/20923551/adam-thielen-injured-touchdown-catch-against-detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=Daily Norseman}}</ref> Overall, Thielen finished the 2019 season with 30 receptions for 418 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>


In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Minnesota Vikings 26, New Orleans Saints 20 (OT)|Wild Card Round]] against the Saints, Thielen caught seven passes for 129 yards during the 26–20 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2020 |title=Cook, Vikings upend Saints 26–20 in OT in NFC playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131038 |access-date=January 5, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 27, Minnesota Vikings 10|Divisional Round]] against the 49ers, he had five receptions for 50 receiving yards in the 27–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – January 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202001110sfo.htm |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: Minnesota Vikings 26, New Orleans Saints 20 (OT)|Wild Card Round]] against the Saints, Thielen caught seven passes for 129 yards during the 26–20 overtime win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2020 |title=Cook, Vikings upend Saints 26–20 in OT in NFC playoffs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131038 |access-date=January 5, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In the [[2019–20 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 27, Minnesota Vikings 10|Divisional Round]] against the 49ers, he had five receptions for 50 receiving yards in the 27–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers – January 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202001110sfo.htm |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>


====2020 season====
====2020 season====
Thielen recorded six receptions for 110 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a Week 1 43–34 loss to the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130min.htm |access-date=September 18, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 4 against the Texans, Thielen recorded eight catches for 114 yards and a touchdown during the 31–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – October 4th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040htx.htm |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 5 against the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on ''[[NBC Sunday Night Football|Sunday Night Football]]'', Thielen recorded nine catches for 80 yards and two touchdowns during the 27–26 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – October 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010110sea.htm |access-date=October 11, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 10 against the Bears on ''Monday Night Football'', Thielen recorded four receptions for 43 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns during the 19–13 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – November 16th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011160chi.htm |access-date=November 20, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> In Week 11 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], Thielen recorded eight catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns, including a one-handed touchdown grab in the endzone, during the 31–28 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Courtney |date=November 22, 2020 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen makes one-handed TD catch falling out of bounds vs. Cowboys |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30368231/vikings-adam-thielen-makes-one-handed-td-catch-falling-bounds-vs-cowboys |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings – November 22nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011220min.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on November 23, 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 23, 2020 |title=Vikings place WR Adam Thielen on reserve/COVID-19 list |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-place-wr-adam-thielen-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=December 4, 2020}}</ref> which made him unavailable for Week 12 game against the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krammer |first=Andrew |date=November 29, 2020 |title=Vikings receiver Adam Thielen will miss first game of season, still on COVID list |url=https://www.startribune.com/vikings-panthers-pregame-receiver-adam-thielen-will-miss-first-game-of-season/573227801/ |access-date=December 4, 2020 |website=StarTribune}}</ref> He was activated on December 2, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Courtney |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Minnesota Vikings activate WR Adam Thielen from COVID-19 list |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30435842/minnesota-vikings-activate-wr-adam-thielen-covid-list |access-date=December 4, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Overall, Thielen finished the 2020 season with 74 receptions for 925 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> Thielen's 14 receiving touchdowns were the most in franchise history since Randy Moss had 17 in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/single-season-receiving.htm |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref> He was ranked #80 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2021]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Thielen recorded six receptions for 110 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a Week 1 43–34 loss to the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – September 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009130min.htm |access-date=September 18, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 4 against the Texans, Thielen recorded eight catches for 114 yards and a touchdown during the 31–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – October 4th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040htx.htm |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 5 against the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on ''[[NBC Sunday Night Football|Sunday Night Football]]'', Thielen recorded nine catches for 80 yards and two touchdowns during the 27–26 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – October 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010110sea.htm |access-date=October 11, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 10 against the Bears on ''Monday Night Football'', Thielen recorded four receptions for 43 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns during the 19–13 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – November 16th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011160chi.htm |access-date=November 20, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 11 against the [[Dallas Cowboys]], Thielen recorded eight catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns, including a one-handed touchdown grab in the endzone, during the 31–28 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Courtney |date=November 22, 2020 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen makes one-handed TD catch falling out of bounds vs. Cowboys |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30368231/vikings-adam-thielen-makes-one-handed-td-catch-falling-bounds-vs-cowboys |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings – November 22nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011220min.htm |access-date=November 28, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on November 23, 2020,<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 23, 2020 |title=Vikings place WR Adam Thielen on reserve/COVID-19 list |work=NFL.com |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-place-wr-adam-thielen-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=December 4, 2020}}</ref> which made him unavailable for Week 12 game against the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Krammer |first=Andrew |date=November 29, 2020 |title=Vikings receiver Adam Thielen will miss first game of season, still on COVID list |url=https://www.startribune.com/vikings-panthers-pregame-receiver-adam-thielen-will-miss-first-game-of-season/573227801/ |access-date=December 4, 2020 |website=StarTribune}}</ref> He was activated on December 2, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cronin |first=Courtney |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Minnesota Vikings activate WR Adam Thielen from COVID-19 list |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30435842/minnesota-vikings-activate-wr-adam-thielen-covid-list |access-date=December 4, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Overall, Thielen finished the 2020 season with 74 receptions for 925 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Thielen's 14 receiving touchdowns were the most in franchise history since Randy Moss had 17 in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/single-season-receiving.htm |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was ranked #80 by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2021]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>


====2021 season====
====2021 season====
Thielen entered the 2021 season as a starting wide receiver alongside [[Justin Jefferson]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart Archive |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/249/MIN |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=www.ourlads.com}}</ref> In Week 1, he had nine catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in a 27–24 loss to the [[Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals – September 12th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109120cin.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 6, he had a season-high 11 catches for 126 yards and a touchdown in a 34–28 victory over the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers – October 17th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110170car.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He suffered an ankle injury in Week 13 and missed the next two games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Vikings WR Adam Thielen injury update; plus, more NFL news from Week 13's Sunday games |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-nfl-season-notable-injuries-news-sunday-week-13-games |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He returned in Week 16, only to aggravate the injury, which required surgery. He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on December 29, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Rob |date=December 29, 2021 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen Placed on IR After Reported Surgery on Ankle Injury |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10022137-vikings-adam-thielen-placed-on-ir-after-reported-surgery-on-ankle-injury |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with 67 catches for 726 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Thielen entered the 2021 season as a starting wide receiver alongside [[Justin Jefferson]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart Archive |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/249/MIN |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=www.ourlads.com}}</ref> In Week 1, he had nine catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in a 27–24 loss to the [[Cincinnati Bengals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Cincinnati Bengals – September 12th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202109120cin.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 6, he had a season-high 11 catches for 126 yards and a touchdown in a 34–28 victory over the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Carolina Panthers – October 17th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110170car.htm |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He suffered an ankle injury in Week 13 and missed the next two games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2021 |title=Vikings WR Adam Thielen injury update; plus, more NFL news from Week 13's Sunday games |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-nfl-season-notable-injuries-news-sunday-week-13-games |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He returned in Week 16, only to aggravate the injury, which required surgery. He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on December 29, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goldberg |first=Rob |date=December 29, 2021 |title=Vikings' Adam Thielen Placed on IR After Reported Surgery on Ankle Injury |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10022137-vikings-adam-thielen-placed-on-ir-after-reported-surgery-on-ankle-injury |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with 67 catches for 726 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>


====2022 season====
====2022 season====
Thielen returned in 2022 as a starting wide receiver alongside Jefferson. He started all 17 games, recording 70 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Thielen returned in 2022 as a starting wide receiver alongside Jefferson.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 Minnesota Vikings Roster & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2022_roster.htm |access-date=2024-05-31 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He started all 17 games, recording 70 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>


Following the 2022 season, the Vikings released Thielen on March 10, 2023, as a salary cap move.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=March 10, 2023 |title=Vikings Release Adam Thielen Ahead of 2023 Free Agency |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/adam-thielen-released-roster-cut-free-agency |access-date=March 10, 2023 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref>
Following the 2022 season, the Vikings released Thielen on March 10, 2023, as a salary cap move.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=March 10, 2023 |title=Vikings Release Adam Thielen Ahead of 2023 Free Agency |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/adam-thielen-released-roster-cut-free-agency |access-date=March 10, 2023 |website=Vikings.com}}</ref>


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On March 19, 2023, Thielen signed a three-year $25 million contract with the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Callihan |first=Schuyler |date=March 20, 2023 |title=Breakdown of Adam Thielen's Contract with the Carolina Panthers |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/gm-report/breakdown-of-adam-thielens-contract-with-the-carolina-panthers |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> In a Week 3 loss to the Seahawks, he had 11 receptions for 145 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks – September 24th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202309240sea.htm |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In a Week 5 loss to the Lions, he had 11 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions – October 8th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310080det.htm |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In a Week 6 loss to the Dolphins, he had 11 receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins – October 15th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310150mia.htm |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished the 2023 season starting all 17 games and recording with 103 receptions for 1,014 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He recorded his first 100-reception and 1,000-yard season since 2018.
On March 19, 2023, Thielen signed a three-year $25 million contract with the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Callihan |first=Schuyler |date=March 20, 2023 |title=Breakdown of Adam Thielen's Contract with the Carolina Panthers |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/gm-report/breakdown-of-adam-thielens-contract-with-the-carolina-panthers |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> In a Week 3 loss to the Seahawks, he had 11 receptions for 145 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks – September 24th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202309240sea.htm |access-date=November 13, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In a Week 5 loss to the Lions, he had 11 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions – October 8th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310080det.htm |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In a Week 6 loss to the Dolphins, he had 11 receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Miami Dolphins – October 15th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202310150mia.htm |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the 2023 season starting all 17 games and recording with 103 receptions for 1,014 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adam Thielen 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He recorded his first 100-reception and 1,000-yard season since 2018.


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| '''17''' || '''17''' || 70 || 716 || 10.2 || 36 || 6 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 17 || 17 || 70 || 716 || 10.2 || 36 || 6 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
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! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 Carolina Panthers season|CAR]]
! [[2023 NFL season|2023]] !! [[2023 Carolina Panthers season|CAR]]
| '''17''' || '''17''' || 103 || 1,014 || 9.8 || 32 || 4 || 1 || 6 || 6.0 || 6 || 0 || 2 || 0
| 17 || 17 || 103 || 1,014 || 9.8 || 32 || 4 || 1 || 6 || 6.0 || 6 || 0 || 2 || 0
|-
![[2024 NFL season|2024]]
![[2024 Carolina Panthers season|CAR]]
|3
|3
|8
|109
|13.6
|32
|1
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|0
|-
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! colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00.htm Career] || 152 || 118 || 637 || 7,696 || 12.1 || 71 || 59 || 22 || 178 || 8.1 || 41 || 1 || 9 || 4
! colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/ThieAd00.htm Career] || 154 || 120 || 642 || 7,765 || 12.1 || 71 || 59 || 22 || 178 || 8.1 || 41 || 1 || 9 || 4
|}
|}


===Playoffs===
===Postseason===
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! [[2017–18 NFL playoffs|2017]] !! [[2017 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
! [[2017–18 NFL playoffs|2017]] !! [[2017 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| '''2''' || '''2''' || 9 || 102 || 11.3 || 24 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
| 2 || 2 || 9 || 102 || 11.3 || 24 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
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! [[2019–20 NFL playoffs|2019]] !! [[2019 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
! [[2019–20 NFL playoffs|2019]] !! [[2019 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| '''2''' || 1 || '''12''' || '''179''' || 14.9 || '''43''' || 0 || '''1''' || '''3''' || '''3.0''' || '''3''' || 0 || '''1''' || '''1'''
| 2 || 1 || '''12''' || '''179''' || 14.9 || '''43''' || 0 || '''1''' || '''3''' || '''3.0''' || '''3''' || 0 || '''1''' || '''1'''
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! [[2022–23 NFL playoffs|2022]] !! [[2022 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
! [[2022–23 NFL playoffs|2022]] !! [[2022 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
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* Most consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards (8) (tied with [[Calvin Johnson]])<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owens |first=Jason |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen joins Calvin Johnson with NFL mark for receiving excellence |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/adam-thielen-joins-calvin-johnson-nfl-mark-receiving-excellence-034413726.html |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref>
* Most consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards (8) (tied with [[Calvin Johnson]])<ref>{{Cite web |last=Owens |first=Jason |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen joins Calvin Johnson with NFL mark for receiving excellence |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/adam-thielen-joins-calvin-johnson-nfl-mark-receiving-excellence-034413726.html |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref>
* Most consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards to begin a season (8)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen records eighth straight 100-yard game |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000979955/article/adam-thielen-records-eighth-straight-100yard-game |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
* Most consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards to begin a season (8)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=October 28, 2018 |title=Adam Thielen records eighth straight 100-yard game |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/adam-thielen-records-eighth-straight-100-yard-game-0ap3000000979955 |access-date=December 5, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commons category}}
*{{Footballstats|nfl=adam-thielen|espn=16460|pfr=T/ThieAd00}}
*{{Footballstats|nfl=adam-thielen|espn=16460|yahoo=27277|pfr=T/ThieAd00}}
* [https://www.panthers.com/team/players-roster/adam-thielen/ Carolina Panthers bio]
* [https://www.panthers.com/team/players-roster/adam-thielen/ Carolina Panthers bio]
* [http://www.msumavericks.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3830 Minnesota State Mavericks bio]
* [http://www.msumavericks.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3830 Minnesota State Mavericks bio]

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Adam Thielen
refer to caption
Thielen with the Minnesota Vikings in 2017
No. 19 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1990-08-22) August 22, 1990 (age 34)
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Detroit Lakes
College:Minnesota State (2008–2012)
Undrafted:2013
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
NFL records
  • Most consecutive 100-yard receiving games: 8
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2024
Receptions:645
Receiving yards:7,805
Receiving touchdowns:60
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Adam John Thielen (born August 22, 1990) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota State Mavericks and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013, playing for them for ten seasons. Thielen holds several NFL records, including eight straight games over 100+ yards receiving, and 74 receptions in the first half of a season.[1]

Early life

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Born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Pete and Jayne Thielen, Adam Thielen with his cousins grew up rooting for the Vikings and idolized Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receivers Cris Carter and Randy Moss, and would wear their Vikings jerseys while practicing in his back yard as a child.[2][3] He attended Detroit Lakes High School, where he participated in four sports (football, basketball, baseball and golf).[4] In football, he helped lead the Lakers to a 9–1 season and was an All-conference and All-state selection in his senior season. That same year, he also was a member of a Detroit Lakes golf team that won the 2008 2A state championship.[5]

College career

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After redshirting the 2008 season at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Thielen played in nine games and caught 21 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown as a freshman in 2009. As a sophomore in 2010, he started in all 11 games and was named Minnesota State's Offensive Player of the Year in addition to the All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) South Division second-team after he led the team with 41 receptions for 686 yards and six touchdowns.[6] In 2011, he started all 12 games and was a second-team All-NSIC South Division selection for the second-straight season as he hauled in 62 passes for 715 yards and five touchdowns on offense and also handled kick return (three kicks for 77 yards and a score) and punt return duties (22 punts for 217 yards). During the 2012 season, Thielen became the main target for Minnesota State's passing attack and was again the team's starting kick and punt returner, helping the Mavericks to a 13–1 record, as they advanced to the NCAA Semi-finals. He led the Minnesota State receiving corps with 74 receptions for a total of 1,176 yards (15.9 avg) and eight touchdowns. For his efforts, Thielen was named to the NSIC South Division All-NSIC first-team, the Daktronics Super Region No. 3 second-team, and the Don Hansen Super Region second-team. Thielen finished near the top of several career receiving categories after his four years at Minnesota State including finishing second in receiving yards (2,802), second in receptions (198), and third in touchdown catches (20). As a Maverick, he notched five 100-yard receiving games, including a career-high of 167 against Southwest Minnesota State in 2012.[7]

College statistics

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Season Team Games Receiving Rushing Kick return Punt return
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD
2008 Minnesota State 0 0 Redshirt Redshirt
2009 Minnesota State 9 0 21 225 10.7 42 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2010 Minnesota State 11 11 41 686 16.7 71 6 1 7 7.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 11 126 11.4 0 0
2011 Minnesota State 12 12 62 715 11.5 45 5 2 2 1.0 2 0 3 77 25.6 34 1 22 217 9.9 26 0
2012 Minnesota State 14 14 74 1,176 15.9 40 8 3 21 7.0 34 0 1 12 12.0 12 0 24 239 10.0 70 1
Total 46 37 198 2,802 14.2 71 20 6 30 5.0 34 0 4 89 22.3 34 1 57 582 10.2 70 1

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in
(1.86 m) 		192 lb
(87 kg) 		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.45 s 1.57 s 2.54 s 4.49 s 6.77 s 36 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from Super Regional Combine[8][9][10]

Thielen did not receive an invitation to perform at the 2013 NFL Combine, but he did attend a Regional Combine in Chicago in March, where he performed well enough to warrant an invitation to the Super Regional Combine held in Dallas, Texas in April.[11] There, he showcased his athletic ability, completing the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds and impressing in the three-cone drill with a time of 6.77 seconds, a mark that would have placed him in the top 20 at the NFL Combine.[10]

Minnesota Vikings

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2013 season

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After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft, Thielen attended a rookie tryout and evaluation session at Winter Park with the Minnesota Vikings.[12] On May 6, 2013, the Vikings signed Thielen to a three-year, $1.48 million contract as an undrafted free agent.[13] On August 31, 2013, the Minnesota Vikings waived Thielen as part of their final roster cuts (along with 18 others), but he was signed to the practice squad the next day.[14] He saw some preseason action as a wide receiver and on special teams.

2014 season

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Thielen with the Minnesota Vikings in 2014

After a strong preseason performance in both offense and special teams, Thielen earned a spot on the 53-man roster to start the 2014 campaign.[15]

Thielen made his NFL debut in the season opener in a road game against the St. Louis Rams on September 7.[16] In Week 5, he caught his first NFL pass in the Vikings' 42–10 road loss against the Green Bay Packers, finishing the game with four receptions for 57 yards that led the team in receiving.[17] He was named NFC Special Teams Player of Week 13 after he scored his first NFL touchdown on a special teams play in which he blocked Carolina Panthers' punter Brad Nortman's kick and returned the ball 30 yards to the end zone.[18] Thielen briefly held the record for the longest blocked punt returned for a touchdown in franchise history, but was beaten later in the second quarter with a 43-yarder from Everson Griffen as the Vikings had two blocked punts returned for touchdowns in the game.[19] In Week 17 against the Chicago Bears, Thielen scored his first receiving touchdown on a 44-yard pass from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, after which he promptly gave the ball to his wife (then fiancée) Caitlin.[20][21]

For the season, Thielen totaled eight catches for 137 yards (17.1 avg) and a touchdown on offense.[22] Also a special teams ace, Thielen was named to the All-Pro Special Teams Kick Return Unit and was named All-NFC North Special Team Player of the Year by Pro Football Focus (PFF) after he finished tied for second in the team in special teams tackles with 12 (9 of them solo).[23]

2015 season

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In Week 4, Thielen hauled in a career-high six passes for 70 yards in a road game at the eventual Super Bowl champions Denver Broncos.[24] In the regular season finale road game against the Packers on January 3, 2016, for the NFC North division, the Vikings executed a fake punt during the first drive of the game in which Thielen ran for 41 yards. He carried the ball another time for 26 yards, totaling 67 yards on two carries that tied for second in Vikings history for rushing yards in a game by a wide receiver with the effort. He also added a 16-yard catch as the Vikings ultimately clinched the NFC North title.[25] Thielen finished the season with 12 catches for 144 yards with a long of 30.[26] In 2015, Thielen was honored as the Vikings Special Teams Player of the Year. His seven special teams tackles tied for second on the team.[27]

2016 season

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With Stefon Diggs sidelined due to a groin injury, Thielen received the starting nod in his place for Week 5. Against the Houston Texans, he broke 100 receiving yards in a game for the first time in his career as he finished the game with seven catches for 127 yards and a touchdown.[28] In the Vikings' loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 10, Thielen caught his second touchdown of the season on a 3-yard toss from Sam Bradford and also carried the ball once for 11 yards.[29] Thielen had a career day on December 24, 2016, in a Week 16 loss to the Packers with a 202-yard, two-touchdown performance at Lambeau Field.[30] His performance was just the fifth 200-yard receiving performance in Vikings history and the third that saw a Vikings receiver have at least 200 yards receiving and two touchdowns. He had the most receiving yards by a Viking since Percy Harvin in 2011. Thielen needed only 40 yards receiving in the Week 17 Bears game to hit 1,000 yards on the season, and only once in the previous six games had he been held under 50 yards. However, he was targeted only once for a seven-yard gain to finish the season with 967 yards, giving the Vikings their first pair of Vikings receivers with 900 yards each since Randy Moss and Cris Carter accomplished the feat.[31][32]

After having entered the 2016 season as an underdog, Thielen ended up leading the Vikings with 967 receiving yards, while also adding a career-high 69 catches and five touchdowns.[33][34] His 10.0 yards per target and 75.0% catch rate ranked in the top five players among NFL wide receivers.[35] Thielen dropped only two passes on 92 targets according to Sporting Charts, and Pro Football Focus ranked him as the 18th best receiver in the league.[36] For his efforts, NFL.com named Thielen as their "Unsung Hero" for the Minnesota Vikings.[37]

2017 season

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Thielen in a game against the Redskins in 2017

On March 15, 2017, Thielen signed a three-year contract extension with the Vikings.[38]

On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Thielen started the season off strong with nine receptions for 157 yards.[39] In Week 8, Thielen scored his first touchdown of the season against the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium, London from quarterback Case Keenum.[40] During Week 10 against the Redskins, Thielen finished with 166 receiving yards and a touchdown as the Vikings won 38–30. The following week against the Los Angeles Rams, Thielen finished the game with six catches for 123 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown reception.[41] During the Week 12 Thanksgiving matchup against division rival, Detroit Lions, Thielen had eight receptions for 89 yards in the Vikings 30–23 victory.[42] Thielen's output put him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season. He became the first Vikings receiver to surpass the 1,000-yard mark since Sidney Rice in 2009.[43] On December 19, 2017, Thielen was named to his first Pro Bowl.[44] The Vikings won the NFC North with a 13–3 record.[45] In the Divisional Round against the Saints, he had six receptions for 74 yards in the 29–24 victory.[46] In the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had three receptions for 28 yards in the 38–7 loss.[47] He was ranked #36 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018.[48]

Thielen and Stefon Diggs in 2017

2018 season

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Going into the 2018 season, Thielen had a new quarterback in Kirk Cousins.[49] He started off the season strong with six receptions for 102 receiving yards in a 24–16 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.[50] He followed that up with a then-career high 12 receptions for 131 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 29–29 tie with the Packers.[51] In Week 3, in a 27–6 loss to the Buffalo Bills, he recorded his third consecutive game with at least 100 receiving yards with a career-high 14 receptions for 105 receiving yards.[52] In Week 4, in a 38–31 loss to the Rams, he had eight receptions for 135 receiving yards and a touchdown. With this fourth consecutive game with at least 100 receiving yards to start the season, he joined Randy Moss and Isaac Bruce as the only players in the Super Bowl era to accomplish the feat.[53] In Week 5, against the Eagles, Thielen recorded seven catches for 116 yards and a touchdown. He became the first player in the Super Bowl era to record five straight 100-yard receiving games to start a season.[54] In Week 6, against the Arizona Cardinals, he had seven receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown.[55] In the following game, against the New York Jets, he had nine receptions for 110 yards and a touchdown for this seventh consecutive game topping 100 receiving yards.[56] As of Week 8, he had 100 yards in each of the first eight games of the year, which is tied with Calvin Johnson for the record for most consecutive 100 yard games in a year. By doing so, he also broke the record for most consecutive 100 yard games to start a season in NFL history.[57] In Week 9, against the Lions, the streak came to an end when he posted four receptions for 22 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown, which he managed to achieve for the sixth consecutive game.[58] In Week 12, against the Green Bay Packers, he recorded eight receptions for 125 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 24–17 victory.[59] Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 113 receptions for 1,373 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.[60] He was ranked #33 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.[61]

2019 season

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On April 12, 2019, Thielen signed a four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Vikings with $35 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2024 season.[62] In Week 3 against the Oakland Raiders, Thielen caught three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a one-yard touchdown in the 34–14 win.[63] In Week 4 against the Bears, Thielen caught two passes for six yards in the 6–16 loss.[64] After the game, Thielen was very critical of Vikings' quarterback Kirk Cousins, saying, "It's so frustrating, it's unbelievable."[65] In Week 5 against the New York Giants, Thielen had a bounce-back performance, recording seven catches for 130 yards and two touchdowns in the 28–10 win.[64] In Week 7, Thielen suffered a hamstring injury against the Lions, and was out until Week 14.[66] Overall, Thielen finished the 2019 season with 30 receptions for 418 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[67]

In the Wild Card Round against the Saints, Thielen caught seven passes for 129 yards during the 26–20 overtime win.[68] In the Divisional Round against the 49ers, he had five receptions for 50 receiving yards in the 27–10 loss.[69]

2020 season

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Thielen recorded six receptions for 110 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a Week 1 43–34 loss to the Packers.[70] In Week 4 against the Texans, Thielen recorded eight catches for 114 yards and a touchdown during the 31–23 win.[71] In Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football, Thielen recorded nine catches for 80 yards and two touchdowns during the 27–26 loss.[72] In Week 10 against the Bears on Monday Night Football, Thielen recorded four receptions for 43 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns during the 19–13 win.[73] In Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, Thielen recorded eight catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns, including a one-handed touchdown grab in the endzone, during the 31–28 loss.[74][75] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 23, 2020,[76] which made him unavailable for Week 12 game against the Panthers.[77] He was activated on December 2, 2020.[78] Overall, Thielen finished the 2020 season with 74 receptions for 925 receiving yards and 14 receiving touchdowns.[79] Thielen's 14 receiving touchdowns were the most in franchise history since Randy Moss had 17 in 2000.[80] He was ranked #80 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.[81]

2021 season

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Thielen entered the 2021 season as a starting wide receiver alongside Justin Jefferson.[82] In Week 1, he had nine catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in a 27–24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.[83] In Week 6, he had a season-high 11 catches for 126 yards and a touchdown in a 34–28 victory over the Panthers.[84] He suffered an ankle injury in Week 13 and missed the next two games.[85] He returned in Week 16, only to aggravate the injury, which required surgery. He was placed on injured reserve on December 29, 2021.[86] He finished the season with 67 catches for 726 receiving yards and ten receiving touchdowns.[87]

2022 season

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Thielen returned in 2022 as a starting wide receiver alongside Jefferson.[88] He started all 17 games, recording 70 catches for 716 yards and six touchdowns.[89]

Following the 2022 season, the Vikings released Thielen on March 10, 2023, as a salary cap move.[90]

Carolina Panthers

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On March 19, 2023, Thielen signed a three-year $25 million contract with the Panthers.[91] In a Week 3 loss to the Seahawks, he had 11 receptions for 145 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[92] In a Week 5 loss to the Lions, he had 11 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown.[93] In a Week 6 loss to the Dolphins, he had 11 receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown.[94] He finished the 2023 season starting all 17 games and recording with 103 receptions for 1,014 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[95] He recorded his first 100-reception and 1,000-yard season since 2018.

NFL career statistics

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumble
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2013 MIN 0 0 Did not play
2014 MIN 16 2 8 137 17.1 44 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2015 MIN 16 2 12 144 12.0 30 0 4 89 22.3 41 0 0 0
2016 MIN 16 10 69 967 14.0 71 5 2 15 7.5 11 0 2 1
2017 MIN 16 16 91 1,276 14.0 65 4 1 11 11.0 11 0 3 2
2018 MIN 16 16 113 1,373 12.2 68 9 5 30 6.0 15 0 1 1
2019 MIN 10 10 30 418 13.9 44 6 4 6 1.5 3 1 0 0
2020 MIN 15 15 72 924 12.4 51 14 3 15 5.0 8 0 0 0
2021 MIN 13 13 67 726 10.8 35 10 1 2 2.0 2 0 1 0
2022 MIN 17 17 70 716 10.2 36 6 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0
2023 CAR 17 17 103 1,014 9.8 32 4 1 6 6.0 6 0 2 0
2024 CAR 3 3 8 109 13.6 32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 154 120 642 7,765 12.1 71 59 22 178 8.1 41 1 9 4

Postseason

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Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2015 MIN 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2017 MIN 2 2 9 102 11.3 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2019 MIN 2 1 12 179 14.9 43 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 1 1
2022 MIN 1 1 3 50 16.7 25 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 6 4 24 431 18.0 43 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 1 1

NFL records

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  • Most consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards (8) (tied with Calvin Johnson)[96]
  • Most consecutive games with 100+ receiving yards to begin a season (8)[97]

Personal life

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Adam is married to Caitlin Thielen. They have three children.[98] Thielen is a practicing Christian.[99]

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