Adam Thielen Week 16 Preview vs. the Lions

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

Thielen's 10 catches have turned into 80 total yards (and an average of 7.3 per game). He has been targeted 20 times.

Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply).

Listen to the game on 102.5 DVE

Thielen vs. the Lions

• Thielen vs the Lions (since 2021): 11 GP / 48.3 REC YPG / 2 REC TD
• Six players have collected 100 or more receiving yards in a game against Detroit in the 2025 season.
• The Lions have allowed 22 opposing players to record a TD reception against them this year.
• Six opposing players have hauled in at least two TD passes in matchups with Detroit on the season.
• The pass defense of the Lions is allowing 231.1 yards per contest this season, which ranks 24th in the NFL.
• Opponents of the Lions have scored 28 touchdowns through the air (two per game). The Lions' defense is 29th in the league in that category.

Catch every NFL touchdown with NFL RedZone on Fubo.

Thielen Receiving Insights

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

Get in the game and sign up for FanDuel Fantasy today. Use our link to start playing daily fantasy.

Thielen's Recent Performance