New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) was not present at practice on Friday for the second straight day. There were reports that Thomas "felt fantastic" at practice on Thursday, and there is a "glimmer of hope" that he can play in Week 2 on Monday night against the Raiders, but it's a long shot, at best. The All-Pro receiver is dealing with a high ankle sprain, which can keep players out up to a month or more. The 27-year-old is known as a quick healer and wants to get back ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) "felt fantastic" at practice on Thursday and there is a "little glimmer of hope" that he can play on Monday night against the Raiders, according to a source. It's still unlikely that Thomas plays with his high ankle sprain, but the Saints were pleased with Thomas' progress even though he didn't actually practice. With the Saints playing on Monday this week, you almost have no choice but to bench the All-Pro wideout this week. The ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day and is unlikely to play in Week 2 against the Raiders on Monday night at this point while dealing with a high ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 1. It's a really tough blow for those that took the All-Pro wideout in the first round of their fantasy drafts, but you'll have to be patient as he works his way back. Emmanuel Sanders and Jared Cook should be the team's top receivers with Thomas on...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) may miss several weeks, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The 27-year-old reportedly suffered a high-ankle sprain during Week 1, and the injury is worse than initially anticipated. It is a huge blow for fantasy managers, as Thomas is one of the top offensive threats in football. His absence dampers Drew Brees' fantasy outlook for at least the next two weeks, while Emmanuel Sanders and Tre'Quan Smith see a sizable uptick in ...

Week 1 of the NFL did not disappoint. There were players shining with new teams, close matchups, lots of scoring, and the Browns being the Browns. As we continue with this series, I will continue to pick out a handful of deep sleepers who could provide some value for your fantasy team.Week 1 of the season was also unfortunately filled with some notable injuries, including to Marlon Mack, LeVeon Bell, Michael Thomas, and that of Mike Evans too, among others. If any players on your fantasy team ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) suffered a high ankle injury in the Week 1 win over the Buccaneers, but it's an injury he thinks he can play through, according to sources. Nobody is ruling Thomas out just yet for Week 2, with an extra day before the game against the Raiders on Monday night. The No. 1 wideout in fantasy had just three catches for 17 yards, and he didn't get hurt until the fourth quarter, so his five targets were a cause for concern regardless of the ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught three of five targets for 17 receiving yards in a win over Tampa Bay. It was a strange sight seeing Thomas almost fazed out of the game plan, as he went a couple of series without recording a catch. Head coach Sean Payton took some of the blame, saying it was one of the worst games he's ever called. To make matters worse, Thomas limped off the field after Alvin Kamara landed on his ankle. If he's healthy for Week 2, fantasy managers should...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) was observed limping off the field at the two-minute warning during the win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Although the injury could have been worse, fantasy managers should expect the veteran to practice sparingly throughout the week leading up to the Monday night, Week 2 showdown against the Raiders, with the potential for an absence if the ailment doesn't trend in the right direction.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is lined up to have a big start to his 2020 season. Thomas faces the Buccaneers, who he has enjoyed success against in his career. The All-Pro wideout has averaged just over 11 targets per game in seven career contests against Tampa Bay, including two 100-yard games with touchdowns in last year's showdowns. It should be noted that Emmanuel Sanders is the best number-two receiver the Saints have had in years and Alvin Kamara is back healthy, ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is one of the safest options out there in fantasy football. In four seasons, Thomas has averaged 150 targets per year and has never finished worse than the WR5 in PPR formats. He enjoys an elite-level connection with future Hall Of Fame quarterback Drew Brees, as the two share the highest completion percentage among QB/WR duos since the 2016 season. The presence of Emmanuel Sanders means the team won't have to lean on Thomas quite as much, ...