Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen picked up where he left off on his 2016 breakout, recording 43 catches for 529 yards. With Stefon Diggs missing the past two games with a groin injury, Thielen has been operating as the Vikings’ de facto No. 1 receiver.
Fantasy football start/sit: What to do with Adam Thielen
Thielen has emerged as the Vikings’ No. 1 receiver during Stefon Diggs’ injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Thielen has caught five passes in every single game this season, making him a quality every-week starter in PPR leagues. If there’s one drawback to his production, it’s that he has yet to score a touchdown this season. Thielen will have a chance to end that drought when the Vikings play the Cleveland Browns in London this Sunday.
Fantasy impact: Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater are supposedly getting close to returning, but for now, Case Keenum remains the guy under center for Minnesota. The Browns are a total mess at 0-7, but their defense has been slightly better than advertised, giving up the 22nd-fewest fantasy points to wide receiver. Thielen’s fantasy ceiling has been lowered by low yardage and no touchdowns, but he has one of the safest floors in PPR.
Recommendation: Start
