Michael Thomas
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Scouting report

by Anthony Stalter

NO WR Michael Thomas - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Carolina Panthers

Michael Thomas caught 11-of-13 targets for 109 yards and a touchdown in the Saints’ Week 16 win over the Steelers. Back at home for the first time in four weeks, New Orleans’ offense got back on track somewhat. Thomas’ two-yard touchdown came with 1:25 remaining and proved to be the game-winner for the Saints, who locked up the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Ranked as our WR17 for Week 17, Thomas might sit on Sunday when the Saints host the Panthers. The game means nothing for New Orleans so Sean Payton is likely to rest his key starters.

by Anthony Stalter

NO WR Michael Thomas - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Michael Thomas caught seven-of-nine targets for 49 yards in the Saints’ Week 15 win over the Panthers. Thomas was held to just one catch for five yards at halftime, but he drew a defensive pass interference penalty that could have led to a bigger first-half. Drew Brees has struggled over his last three games, but Thomas saw eight, 13 and nine targets over that span. He has failed to go over 100 yards receiving since his 211-yard output versus the Rams in Week 9, but Thomas remains must-start in all formats. Ranked as our WR1, make sure he’s in your lineup Sunday when the Saints return home to face the Steelers following a three-game road trip.

by Anthony Stalter

NO WR Michael Thomas - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 at Carolina Panthers

Michael Thomas caught 11-of-13 targets for 98 yards in the Saints’ Week 14 win over the Bucs. The 13 targets were the most that Thomas has drawn since the 15 he saw in Week 9 against the Rams. He has yet to find pay dirt in his last three games, but Thomas draws a great matchup on Monday night against a Panthers defense that ranks 29th against fantasy receivers this season. Ranked as our WR1 for Week 15, Thomas is a must-start this week.

by Anthony Stalter

NO WR Michael Thomas - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Tampa Bay Bucs

Michael Thomas caught 5-of-8 targets for 40 yards in the Saints’ Week 13 loss to the Cowboys. Dallas’ defense was outstanding, holding Drew Brees to just 127 yards on 18-of-28 passing. Thomas did draw some penalties throughout the game but of course, that doesn’t help fantasy owners. Thomas has been held to a combined 78 yards receiving and nine receptions in his last two games but he and the Saints offense should rebound Sunday in Tampa. Ranked as our WR1 for Week 14, make sure Thomas is in your lineup against a Bucs defense that ranks 28th against fantasy receivers this season. (One note: Thomas has been dealing with an ankle injury this week but practiced in full on Thursday and is fully expected to play Sunday.)

by Anthony Stalter

NO WR Michael Thomas - Week 13 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 at Dallas Cowboys

Michael Thomas caught four-of-six targets for 38 yards in the Saints’ Week 12 win over the Falcons. Thomas has seen only 10 combined targets in his last two games as Drew Brees has spread the ball around to multiple different receivers. The 38 yards was a season-low for Thomas and it was the first time in three weeks that he didn’t score a touchdown. Nevertheless, he is our WR1 for Week 13 and needs to be in your lineup when the Saints visit the Cowboys on Thursday night. Thomas could have a big night, especially if Dallas keeps the game close throughout and New Orleans isn’t milking clock in the fourth quarter of a blowout.

by Anthony Stalter

NO WR Michael Thomas - Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. Atlanta Falcons

Michael Thomas caught all four of his targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in the Saints’ Week 11 win over the Eagles. Thomas took a backseat to Tre’Quan Smith, who caught 10-of-13 targets for 157 yards and a touchdown, but he made the most of his targets. Now over 1,000 yards for the season, Thomas continues to prove that he’s one of the five-best receivers in the NFL. Ranked as our WR1 for Week 12, Thomas is a must-start on Thursday night against a Falcons defense that has received terrible cornerback play all season.

by Anthony Stalter

NO WR Michael Thomas - Week 11 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Michael Thomas caught all eight of his targets for 70 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints’ Week 10 romp over the Bengals. He caught a 7-yard touchdown on the opening drive of the game and then added a 17-yard score with two seconds remaining in the first half. He and Drew Brees will benefit Sunday from facing a bottom-10 Eagles pass defense that just lost cornerback Ronald Darby for the year. Ranked as our WR1 for Week 11, Thomas is a must-start.

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