The Minnesota Vikings will travel to take on the Chicago Bears in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Adam Thielen.
Is Adam Thielen Playing in Week 1?
Thielen is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Adam Thielen in Week 1?
The Vikings elected to bring Adam Thielen home on August 27 after extended talks of a trade with the Panthers, and with Jordan Addison suspended for three games, there could be some short-term value to chase here.
The veteran receiver caught 103 balls in 2023 and was the WR8 from 2017-18 with these Vikings, but I’d be shocked if we got anything close to that value in this, his age-35 season. He’s pretty clearly the fourth pass catcher when this roster is at full strength in an offense with a QB who has yet to make an NFL start and a backfield that features one of the 10 best pass catchers at the running back position.
Does that appeal to you?
It doesn’t to me. I won’t stop you if you want to get cute in a DFS GPP format. A six-catch 50-yard performance is within the reasonable range of outcomes (subscribe to the PFSN Betting Newsletter for an angle on why the non-Justin Jefferson Vikings could show out in Week 1). You’ll see massive profits on your limited investment if he finds the end zone.
You could squint and see the case for this archetype in a spot like that. Other than that, Thielen isn’t the type of player I’m interested in rostering in a season-long format, let alone flexing him in Week 1.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Adam Thielen’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Thielen is projected to score 9.4 points in PPR formats. This includes 3.6 receptions for 38.7 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Vikings at Bears
Weather could significantly impact this outdoor game with temperatures at 64 degrees Fahrenheit and strong winds of 16 mph. The wind will likely affect the passing and kicking games, potentially favoring rushing attacks.
