Adam Thielen v. DeAndre Hopkins
- Yards Per Target: Thielen = 8.9 | Hopkins = 8.4
- TD Percentage to Target: Thielen = 5.5 | Hopkins = 6.4
- Catch Percentage: Thielen = 68.2 | Hopkins = 64.7
- First Down Percentage to Target: Thielen = 44.0 | Hopkins = 49.1
- 25+ Yard Gain Percentage to Target: Thielen = 7.9 | Hopkins = 8.4
Hopkins does three key things that outrank Adam Thielen. He scores touchdowns more regularly, extends drive with more frequency, and stretches the field a bit more. And yes, that is a lot.
Contrarily, Thielen consistently gains more yards per target and as was the case for the Julio Jones comparison–he catches more passes that are thrown in his direction.
Furthermore, DeAndre Hopkins is a poster-child for good health. He’s only missed two football games in seven years, which is extraordinary. Thielen had a similar streak until last season when he was injured on a touchdown reception versus the Detroit Lions. He would ultimately about half of the season and played only 43 percent of all Vikings offensive snaps in 2019.
Hopkins is more of a household name than Thielen, and in some respects, that is fair. He’s been a premier player in the league for nearly three more seasons than Thielen.