Adam Thielen and the Panthers vs. the Saints: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 1:55 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Adam Thielen has a tough matchup when his Carolina Panthers meet the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET). The Saints conceded 207.3 passing yards per game last year, 10th-best in the NFL.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Receiving Yards Prop: Over 37.5 (-114)

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Thielen’s Current Injury Status

  • Thielen is not currently on this week’s injury report.

Thielen’s Season Stats (2023)

Targets Receptions Yards YAC TDs Yards/Catch
137 103 1,014 340 4 9.8

Thielen’s Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Last year, Thielen was 48th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 340.
  • He averaged six rushing yards per carry (six yards on one attempt).
  • Last year Thielen gained 9.8 yards per reception, 98th in the NFL.
  • With 1,014 receiving yards on 137 targets last year, he was 69th in the NFL with 7.4 yards per target.
  • Thielen stayed on his feet for four rushing yards after contact last season.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The 207.3 yards per game conceded by the Saints through the air last year made them the NFL’s 10th-ranked pass defense.
  • New Orleans’ pass defense ranked 16th in the league last season, conceding 1.3 passing TDs per game.
  • A year ago, the Saints ranked third in the NFL with 18 picks.
  • After allowing 119.9 rushing yards per game last season, New Orleans had the 22nd-ranked run defense in the league.
  • The Saints allowed 10 rushing touchdowns a year ago. That mark ranked fourth in the NFL.

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