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Who will be the Vikings’ most productive player on offense in 2017?

By Adam Patrick

Nov 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lions defeated the Vikings 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Lions defeated the Vikings 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs after after a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) runs after after a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Adam Thielen, WR

For those around the NFL, Thielen was a player that virtually came out of nowhere last year. But for those who have been following his time with the Vikings, no one was surprised with the success he experienced in 2016.

While establishing himself as one of the team’s most reliable pass catchers last year, Thielen also easily set single-season career-highs for catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns. His 202 receiving yards against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16 last season were the most by a Minnesota pass catcher since Randy Moss had 204 in 1999.

He seems like a bit of a long-shot to be the Vikings most productive player on offense in 2017. But then again, proving his doubters wrong seems to be a specialty of Thielen’s so far during his career.

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