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Comparing Vikings WR Adam Thielen to NFL’s elite wide receivers

By Dustin Baker

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 29: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up on the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 29: Adam Thielen #19 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up on the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /
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DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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.

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