Adam Thielen fantasy outlook 2025: Points projection, stats and ADP for Vikings WR

After departing the Minnesota Vikings a few seasons ago to join the Carolina Panthers, Adam Thielen is on his way back to the state of Minnesota. As reported by ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Thielen is being traded back to the Vikings in a multiple draft pick package.

Since signing with the Panthers a few seasons ago, Thielen averaged 13.6 PPR points per game in 2023 and 14.00 PPR points per game in 2024. Although he may no longer be the flashy option when it comes time to draft this summer, Thielen may have some more upside in fantasy football now that he is with the Vikings.

Fantasy Pros is projecting Thielen as the WR64 and the No. 167 overall player available, something that likely means that the Minnesota receiver will be taken near the end of your selection process or go unpicked this year.

Adam Thielen 2025 fantasy football outlook after Vikings trade

Thielen has a real chance to major create a role in Minnesota this year, given the early season suspension to fellow wide receiver Jordan Addison. Although Minnesota's receiving group will unquestionably still be led by superstar Justin Jefferson, Thielen has still produced at an effective rate over the past few years.

Despite this, quarterback J.J. McCarthy is extremely unproven at the professional level, something that is concerning for Thielen's fantasy football prospect. At this time, it is unclear whether McCarthy can support multiple playmakers in fantasy football on a weekly basis.

Thielen still has fantasy football value in 2025. However, he is no longer the safe weekly option that he was during his last stint in Minnesota. With Jefferson as the clear No. 1 option, Thielen should be viewed as a WR4/5 in fantasy football but could be a nice depth piece for your team this year.