Adam Thielen set to match up against former team in a 'playoff-like' matchup in Week 4
Adam Thielen gave nine years of his career to the Minnesota Vikings. He was a reliable starter and two-time pro bowler during his time with the Vikings. But coming off his best game as a member of the Carolina Panthers, Thielen is ready to give his former team his best — this time as an […]
Adam Thielen gave nine years of his career to the Minnesota Vikings.
He was a reliable starter and two-time pro bowler during his time with the Vikings. But coming off his best game as a member of the Carolina Panthers, Thielen is ready to give his former team his best — this time as an adversary.
"I've been thinking about that since the schedule came out," Thielen said when asked about the emotions that will come with this game. "Was I excited that I get to play against Minnesota? Yeah. But I'm just trying to treat it like another football game. I'm going to take advantage of pregame to be able to go and say what's up to everybody throughout the organization.
"Shoot, I was there for ten years, so a lot of relationships that I've built that are strong relationships. I'm excited to go and see those people say hello, thank them, and tell them how much I appreciate them
"It's going to be interesting. It's already been a little bit weird, honestly. Starting to gameplan, talking about the defense, and then seeing them on tape. I've never obviously game-planned for our defense. Or the Vikings' defense, I should say. It's definitely different and it's just football."
In Thielen's most recent game against the Seattle Seahawks, he went for 11 catches, 145 yards, and a touchdown. There is no doubt he would like to replicate that performance — even if it's a little "weird" going against the team he used to call home.
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