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Wide Receiver · Carolina Panthers / Minnesota Vikings / Pittsburgh Steelers · College: Minnesota State
Adam Thielen is an NFL wide receiver who has played for Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers. From 2016–2025 he has 684 catches for 8,216 yards and 63 touchdowns on 979 targets in the regular season. This page lists every season, his 2025 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Adam Thielen Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 11 |
Adam Thielen Receiving Stats by Season
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch% | EPA/Tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MIN | 14 | 35 | 19 | 186 | 0 | 54.3% | +0.12 |
| 2024 | CAR | 10 | 62 | 48 | 615 | 5 | 77.4% | +0.65 |
| 2023 | CAR | 17 | 137 | 103 | 1,014 | 4 | 75.2% | +0.44 |
| 2022 | MIN | 17 | 107 | 70 | 716 | 6 | 65.4% | +0.10 |
| 2021 | MIN | 13 | 95 | 67 | 726 | 10 | 70.5% | +0.25 |
| 2020 | MIN | 15 | 108 | 74 | 925 | 14 | 68.5% | +0.43 |
| 2019 | MIN | 10 | 48 | 30 | 418 | 6 | 62.5% | +0.41 |
| 2018 | MIN | 16 | 153 | 113 | 1,373 | 9 | 73.9% | +0.37 |
| 2017 | MIN | 16 | 142 | 91 | 1,276 | 4 | 64.1% | +0.29 |
| 2016 | MIN | 16 | 92 | 69 | 967 | 5 | 75.0% | +0.55 |
Where He Ranks in 2025
- Receiving Yards: 186, #123 of 217
- Receptions: 19, #104 of 217
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2025
- Aaron Rodgers: 11 of 17 for 117 yards, 0 TD
- J.J. McCarthy: 5 of 10 for 48 yards, 0 TD
- Carson Wentz: 3 of 6 for 21 yards, 0 TD
Adam Thielen 2025 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at CHI | W 27-24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 2 | vs ATL | L 6-22 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Week 3 | vs CIN | W 48-10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 4 | at PIT | L 21-24 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Week 7 | vs PHI | L 22-28 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Week 8 | at LAC | L 10-37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 | vs BAL | L 19-27 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Week 11 | vs CHI | L 17-19 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 12 | at GB | L 6-23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 14 | at BAL | W 27-22 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Week 15 | vs MIA | W 28-15 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Week 16 | at DET | W 29-24 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 0 |
| Week 17 | at CLE | L 6-13 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Week 18 | vs BAL | W 26-24 | 6 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Wild Card | vs HOU | L 6-30 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
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