This article references Michael Thomas and more! Michael Thomas seems to be settled in as the third receiving option for the Saints. He caught four balls for 56 YDS in Week 2, good for second in receiving yards on the team. Thomas still hasn't found the end zone in regular season play, but has a good chance to get that monkey off his back soon. Thomas doesn't have to worry about competing with Brandon Coleman or Coby Fleener for targets, so he could be a consistent WR3 or flex play even in standard leagues.Keep on reading: Michael Thomas Stays Involved in Offense, Waiting for First TD

This article references Michael Thomas and more! New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Michael Thomas will play Week 1 against the Oakland Raiders, despite being listed as questionable with an ankle injury. He will have to fight for snaps with the likes of Brandin Cooks, Willie Snead and Coby Fleener, making him a risky play despite the juicy matchup against the Raiders in what should be one of this week's most high-scoring affairs. With that said, he should still be rostered in 12- to 14-team leagues as a player with the upside to post [...]Keep on reading: Michael Thomas (Ankle) Will Play Week 1

This article references Michael Thomas and more! Pre-season buzz can get out of hand when a rookie or undrafted free agent suddenly emerges. In the case of Saints WR Michael Thomas, it may be warranted. He got a ringing endorsement from head coach Sean Payton when asked about expectations for the rookie from Ohio State. "Listen, I think he?s gonna contribute early. I don?t follow fantasy football, but shoot, I?d try to have him. I think he?s gonna do well." That said, keep in mind that Thomas is still behind Brandin Cooks, [...]Keep on reading: Michael Thomas Gets Big Endorsement from Head Coach

This article references Brandin Cooks, Michael Thomas, Willie Snead and more! BALLER MOVE: Target ~135 CURRENT ADP: 148 ANALYSIS: Michael Thomas, a former Ohio State standout, was taken in the second round of this year's draft by the Saints. In 2015, he led the Buckeyes in receptions and racked up a team-high 781 receiving yards. At 6?3? and 212 lbs, Thomas has the perfect size for the position. He has a knack for making plays, and is able to grab jump balls in the red zone, something the Saints were lacking last year. Marques Colston is no longer on the team, le[...]Keep on reading: Michael Thomas (WR, NO) - 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper

This article references Michael Thomas and more! The Saints will need their young receivers to step up this season and contribute without the presence of any true veteran. Rookie Michael Thomas is answering the call so far, continually impressing on-lookers with one-handed grabs and breaking big plays. Having Drew Brees tossing you the ball helps quite a bit. Thomas enters the league in an ideal situation; he is in a pass-heavy offense with a Pro Bowl QB and has little competition to leapfrog in order to at least see the field early on. At 6'3[...]Keep on reading: Michael Thomas Drawing Rave Reviews in Camp Early On

Michael Thomas has been making noise at New Orleans training camp. Will it translate to a productive preseason?

This article references Brandon Coleman, Michael Thomas and more! As the Saints open training camp, there is surprisingly little veteran depth in the receiving corps. This might allow rookie Michael Thomas to push third-year player Brandon Coleman for the third [...]Keep on reading: Michael Thomas and Brandon Coleman Look to Be Red Zone Targets in Saints Offense

This article references Brandin Cooks, Drew Brees, Kamar Aiken, Marques Colston, Michael Thomas, Mike Wallace, Ted Ginn, Victor Cruz, Willie Snead and more! With NFL fantasy football drafts quickly approaching, it's time to start looking for sleeper picks that could help you build a winning team. With an abundance of wide receivers available, there are often hidden gems that go unnoticed at draft time. The fantasy player who is smart enough to find those players ends up doing very well. Wide receiver Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints ranks as one of my top sleeper picks for the 2016 season. Editor's Note: RotoBaller has the best Premium[...]Keep on reading: 2016 Fantasy Football Sleeper - Michael Thomas

This article references Brandin Cooks and more! Name: Michael Thomas Position: WR Team: New Orleans Saints Draft Spot: 2.16 Analysis: Thomas was a bit of a wildcard in the draft, as some people had him going in the first round while others took a safer approach and projected him to be selected in the second round. He was the sixth receiver taken, as the Saints took him in the middle of the second round. Thomas is a significantly better pro prospect than a college player, which says a lot, as he recorded 110 catches for 1,5[...]Keep on reading: 2016 NFL Draft Analysis for Fantasy Football - Wide Receiver Michael Thomas

Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas may get lost in a deep wide receiver crowd. Here's his case to be one of the best receivers in the class.