The Minnesota Vikings will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. 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 2?
Thielen is not on the injury report and is expected to 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 2?
The idea of rostering Adam Thielen was there. He’s coming home to a team working with a new quarterback that will be without its up-and-coming WR2 for the first three weeks of the season.
Your effort to mine value for the first month of the season was made in good faith, but after the veteran earned just one target on 16 routes against the Bears, I think we can move on without much concern.
What’s the risk? He catches seven balls for 70 yards this week, and you miss out on a player with low-end WR3 upside in Week 3, the final one before Jordan Addison returns to action and suppresses his projected usage even further?
I’d rather throw a dart on any available Packer receiver or a Tyquan Thornton type in Kansas City that carries some single-target juice.
It’s been a fun ride, Mr. Thielen, but the time has come for us to move on.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Thielen’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Thielen is projected to score 10.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Thielen to have 4 receptions for 42 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Thielen could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Falcons at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.