Adam Thielen went off in Week 10 against Washington. The Minnesota Vikings slot receiver caught eight passes on 12 targets for 166 yards and a touchdown in the team’s win Sunday. Thielen has led the Vikings in receiving yards the last two games. He also has at least 10 targets and five catches in every game since Week 6.
Fantasy football Week 11: Start or sit Adam Thielen?
Thielen comes off a monster game to face a tough Rams defense. We break down the fantasy impact.
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Thielen draws a tough match against Los Angeles Rams slot corner Nickell Robey-Coleman Sunday. The Rams defend well against the pass. They rank in the top five for most sacks and interceptions in the league.
Fantasy impact: There is still worlds of upside to Thielen despite facing good coverage across the line of scrimmage. Thielen’s targets and receptions are high, and his receiving yards are even higher. He has the second-most receptions for 20-plus yards in the league. Thielen is also a security blanket for QB Case Keenum and can make great catches in coverage. He should be in your lineup every week going forward, though Thielen may take a backseat to teammate Stefon Diggs this week.
