Adam Thielen Fantasy Football Outlook (2025)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Thu, May 22nd 2025, 12:49pm EDT

Adam Thielen continues to defy the odds at age 34, finishing as the WR26 in points per game in 2024 - and WR22 (13.5 PPG) after returning from injury in Week 12. Despite missing seven games, he posted four top-24 weekly finishes and remained a reliable option for Bryce Young. However, with Carolina's WR room now stocked with young talent like Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, Thielen's 2025 outlook is murky. He's hinted at retirement, and if he returns, he'll likely serve more as a mentor than a fantasy staple. If active, he's a matchup-based WR4 with most of his production likely front-loaded.