Adam Thielen Week 16 Preview vs. the Lions

Adam Thielen has a favorable matchup when his Pittsburgh Steelers meet the Detroit Lions in Week 16 (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET). The Lions concede 231.1 passing yards per game, ninth-worst in the NFL.

Thielen has 10 receptions for 80 yards so far this campaign. He has been targeted 20 times, and averages 7.3 yards per contest.

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Thielen vs. the Lions

• Thielen vs the Lions (since 2021): 11 GP / 48.3 REC YPG / 2 REC TD
• Detroit has allowed six opposing receivers to amass 100 or more receiving yards in a game in the 2025 season.
• 22 players have caught a TD pass against the Lions this year.
• Detroit has allowed six players to record at least two TD catches against it in a matchup on the season.
• The pass defense of the Lions is conceding 231.1 yards per game this season, which ranks 24th in the NFL.
• The Lions' defense ranks 29th in the league by giving up two passing touchdowns per game to opponents (28 total passing TDs).

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Thielen Receiving Insights

• Thielen has exceeded his receiving yards prop bet two times in seven games this year.
• He has racked up 4.0 yards per target (80 yards on 20 targets).
• Thielen, in 11 games this season, has zero TD receptions.

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Thielen's Recent Performance