Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 12/13/21 10:11 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas played one more offensive snap than fellow tight end Tommy Tremble, but the rookie caught both of his targets for 23 yards, again outperforming Thomas statistically. With just three receptions for 26 yards over his last six appearances, Thomas' fantasy value is extremely restricted.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 11/22/21 12:08 PM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 27-21 loss to Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas has now hauled in just one pass in three straight games. In comparison, rookie Tommy Tremble caught two balls Sunday, going for 35 yards. Given his low involvement, Thomas holds minimal fantasy value.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 11/8/21 9:01 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas also recovered a fumble, but he was flagged for a costly unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that pushed Carolina out of the red zone during the second quarter. Through nine games, Thomas has now hauled in more than one pass just twice, evidencing his rather restricted fantasy upside.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 11/1/21 10:17 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught his only target for 10 yards in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas saw rookie Tommy Tremble outperform him for the second straight game, but neither tight end is particularly useful from a fantasy perspective. Through eight games, Thomas now sports just 11 catches on 17 targets for 130 yards and no touchdowns.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 10/25/21 11:09 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas didn't catch either of his two targets in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas played 70 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps, but a horrible performance on that side of the ball restricted the output of most players. Even though he usually carries limited upside, Thomas will nonetheless strive for an improved showing while the offense rebounds as a whole in Week 8 versus the Falcons.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 10/18/21 9:58 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught one of two targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 34-28 overtime loss against the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was responsible for Carolina's longest offensive play of the day, helping him finish second on the team in receiving yards. The tight end has now posted at least 40 yards in consecutive contests, but considering he's only hauled in more than one pass in two of six games played so far, Thomas isn't getting enough volume even after the Dan Arnold trade to make much of a fantasy impact.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 10/11/21 9:30 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught four of five targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Eagles.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas once again played over 60 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps and helped the team with a couple of gains for first downs. With a long reception of 24 yards, Thomas enjoyed his best performance of the campaign, and although rookie Tommy Tremble managed a five-yard touchdown early, Thomas' outing Sunday still offers a slight boost to his fantasy stock ahead of Week 6's matchup versus the Vikings.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 10/4/21 10:25 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught all three of his targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 36-28 loss to the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas no longer had competition from Dan Arnold after the veteran was traded earlier in the week, allowing him to play over 60 percent of Carolina's offensive snaps. Overall though, Thomas' production wasn't too different from his usual output, as he caught a few short passes underneath. Despite now being the nominal starter, Thomas' upside remains restricted by his relatively small role within the Panthers' scheme, and rookie third-round tight end Tommy Tremble could also see his role grow over the course of the campaign.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 9/20/21 9:08 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught one of two targets for seven yards in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas made a minimal impact in the passing game, but it's worth noting he once again played more snaps than starting tight end Dan Arnold. In fact, with 52 offensive plays compared to Arnold's 22, Thomas was on the field far more than Arnold, but the latter's three catches for 55 yards Sunday evidenced his greater upside than Thomas, who sports just 24 yards through two games so far and has primarily been used as a blocker.
Ian Thomas TE FA Mon 9/13/21 9:03 AM
Ian Thomas
TE FA
Thomas caught one of two targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 19-14 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas opened the third quarter with a long gain and actually played two more snaps than starter Dan Arnold, who managed just a pair of catches for six yards. Although Thomas isn't expected to be much of a factor in Carolina's passing game this season, occasional impact plays like Sunday's grab would keep him in the mix for spare looks.