4 Bold Predictions: Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints – Week 8
By Adam Patrick
Thielen ties Megatron’s record
This really doesn’t seem like a bold prediction anymore, but that’s just how impressive Adam Thielen has been for the Vikings this season.
Thielen now has over 100 receiving yards in each of Minnesota’s first seven games this season (tying an NFL record). The Vikings pass catcher is on pace to finish the year with 1,879 receiving yards, which would set a new single-season franchise record.
Speaking of records, Thielen can tie the league’s all-time record for the longest streak of games with at least 100 receiving yards this Sunday against the Saints.
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Another night with 100 yards will increase the Minnesota receiver’s streak to eight and tie him with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who set the NFL record back in 2012.
Considering Thielen will be facing a New Orleans defense that is giving up the third-most yards per pass in the league right now, he should have no trouble adding his name to the record books on Sunday.