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Adam Thielen split the WR1 role with Stefon Diggs for several years in Minnesota as they each put up excellent numbers. However, Diggs went to Buffalo in 2020 and instead of making Thielen the official WR1, the Vikings decided to draft someone named Justin Jefferson.
Thielen no longer split the WR1 role as Jefferson took over beginning his rookie season. Thielen's numbers went down significantly, topping out in the 700-yard range each of the last two seasons. He became a free agent this past season allowing the Panthers to pick him up.
As mentioned before, Carolina's receiving corps is far from the best in the league. As a result, the nearly 33-year-old (Aug. 22) has the opportunity to at least share the WR1 spot. However, his age and lack of productivity since Jefferson arrived are certainly obstacles to fulfilling this opportunity with a new team. With that being said, Thielen will be a late-round selection in fantasy drafts as the de facto No.1 option for Bryce Young.
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D.J. Chark Out for Week 1, Adam Thielen Questionable Carolina thin at receiver By: Mike Krueger | Fri Sep 8, 12:32 pm

| | D.J. Chark returned to practice as a limited participant Friday in his first day back since sustaining a hamstring injury, but he was ruled out for the season opener. Adam Thielen also returned to practice as a limited participant Friday after missing Thursday with an ankle injury. He's listed as questionable for Carolina's season opener, leaving the door open for him to play. (Panthers.com)
FFToday's Take: With Chark out and Thielen Questionable, the Panthers are a bit thin at receiver to start the season. We should see a lot of rookie Jonathan Mingo and Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) against the Falcons. Mingo is on the Flex radar for Week 1.

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