Michael Thomas WR FA Mon 12/5/16 12:00 PM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas caught four passes on five targets for 42 yards in Sunday's loss to the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
A week after exploding for 108 yards and two touchdowns against the Rams, Thomas was quiet in an ugly offensive performance in New Orleans. In fact, Thomas' 2-yard catch late in the second quarter was the only catch by any receiver in the first 29 minutes of the game, as the Saints fell behind 13-3 early and never caught up. Still, Thomas has had at least four receptions and 40 yards in every game this season, so he should remain a high-floor, high-ceiling option in a favorable Week 14 matchup against the Buccaneers.
Michael Thomas WR FA Sun 11/27/16 6:28 PM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas caught nine passes on ten targets for 108 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win against the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
With touchdown catches of 6 and 21 yards, Thomas led the charge in an offensive explosion against a Rams defense that had been stout against the pass most of the year. The Ohio State product has caught at least four passes in every game and now has seven touchdowns in his stellar rookie campaign. Outside of a disastrous two-fumble performance in Week 10, Thomas has easily been the Saints' most consistent offensive weapon -- other than Drew Brees, of course -- and his high weekly floor and heavy red-zone usage have made him a dependable week-to-week starter in most fantasy leagues. Thomas should be in line for another strong performance in a Week 13 tilt at home against a susceptible Lions' secondary.
Michael Thomas WR FA Fri 11/18/16 12:04 AM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas hauled in all five of his targets for 68 yards in Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was largely silent throughout the contest until making some noise in the fourth quarter. He recorded his last two catches on the final pair of plays for the Saints as they tried to work their way down the field with only seconds remaining. The final stat line belies the lack of involvement Thomas had for the majority of the contest, but the rookie has proven highly efficient with the opportunities he has had. Thursday's effort represented the fourth game this season where Thomas has hauled in every pass thrown his way, and he's notched catches on 76 percent of his 74 overall targets in 2016.
Michael Thomas WR FA Mon 11/14/16 11:35 AM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas caught four passes on six targets for 40 yards but also lost two fumbles in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
A week after a two-touchdown performance in San Francisco, Thomas had an afternoon to forget in Week 10. The rookie receiver struggled to get open for most of game against an elite Denver secondary, and to make matters worse, he twice coughed up the ball following short catches, which led to 10 Broncos' points. He also had a hand in another turnover when a pass that bounced off his hands resulted in an interception by Broncos safety Darrian Stewart. The fumbles were Thomas' first of the season -- and his career -- and he still leads the Saints with 51 receptions, so Thomas probably deserves the benefit of the doubt this week. He will have the opportunity to redeem himself on short notice when the Saints' face a porous Panthers' secondary on Thursday.
Michael Thomas WR FA Sun 11/6/16 8:35 PM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas caught five of eight targets for 73 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-23 win at San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas hauled in a short score early in the game, and later showed off his athleticism with an impressive circus catch in the end zone on a 32-yard touchdown in the final period. The former Ohio State product leads all rookie wideouts in catches (47) and touchdowns (5), building a nice rapport with Drew Brees. He'll have one of the biggest challenges of his young career next week, taking on a tough Broncos' secondary.
Michael Thomas WR FA Fri 11/4/16 4:52 PM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas (illness/ankle) was a limited practice participant Friday but does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the 49ers, neworleanssaints.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was a late-week addition to the injury report, listed with an ankle issue Friday for the first time all week. While it may seem worrisome at first glance, the rookie wideout didn't even mention his ankle when talking to the media, instead blaming Friday's limited participation on a stomach problem, ESPN's Mike Triplett reports. Regardless of which ailment is the real culprit, the Saints didn't deem it worthy of an injury designation for Sunday's matchup with the woebegone San Francisco defense.
Michael Thomas WR FA Sun 10/30/16 7:47 PM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas caught all six of his targets for a team-leading 63 yards Sunday against the Seahawks.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas was efficient against arguably the league's most effective secondary, proving himself capable of succeeding in any situation. The rookie out of Ohio St. has quickly earned veteran quarterback Drew Brees' trust, topping 50 receiving yards in all but one game. He's up to 42 catches for 500 yards and three touchdowns on the year.
Michael Thomas WR FA Sun 10/23/16 8:11 PM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas led the Saints with 10 catches for 130 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas had a three-game touchdown streak snapped, but set new career highs in catches and yards. The rookie wide receiver's role in a Saints offense that constantly airs it out continues to grow, and quarterback Drew Brees has the ability to keep two to three of the team's receivers relevant week in and week out. Next week's matchup with the talented Seahawks secondary might be enough to slow Thomas down, though.
Michael Thomas WR FA Sun 10/16/16 7:01 PM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas snared all five of his targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-38 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie checked in second on the Saints in reception yards while scoring a touchdown for the third straight week. At 6-foot-3 and 212 pounds, Thomas has become one of Drew Brees' preferred red-zone targets, while also hauling in an impressive 72.2 percent of his 36 looks to date this season. With no fewer than four catches in any game despite serving as the third receiver, Thomas has become a highly viable cost-effective DFS option and terrific add in season-long formats over the past several weeks.
Michael Thomas WR FA Mon 10/3/16 12:14 AM
Michael Thomas
WR FA
Thomas caught four of his team-high nine targets for 44 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 35-34 win over the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Thomas netted a season-low in yardage as Drew Brees struggled for much of the game, but he has now received a combined 20 targets over the last two weeks and has scored in both games. Thomas is earning valuable attention from Drew Brees in the red zone, as both touchdowns came from inside the five-yard line. New Orleans will enjoy a bye next week before returning to action in the Superdome against the Panthers in Week 6.