Darius Slay does give the Eagles a massive upgrade in coverage, but the Saints will likely keep Thomas in motion pre-snap to ensure that he can pick up important yardage when needed. Questionable does not mean he is playing — it means Thomas is a 50/50 to suit up. He ended up missing that game, saying that he needs to be at 100% before coming back. Browns placed TE David Njoku on injured reserve with a knee injury. Predicted stat line: 11 targets, eight receptions, 95 receiving yards (13.5 fantasy points). Alvin Kamara, Jared Cook, and Emmanuel Sanders should all be heavily involved in the passing game against the Chiefs. There is little behind Jarwin to be excited about, with Dalton Schultz and Blake Bell the other TE's on the roster. The New Orleans Saints should have their way with the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Terell is a good prospect but was another first-round reach for the Falcons front office. Predicted stat line: 13 targets, 10 receptions, 125 receiving yards, one touchdown (23.5  fantasy points). While Michael Thomas should have a strong game, the absence of a projected touchdown will hurt his overall fantasy scoring line. On October 11, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Michael Thomas has been ruled out for their game on Monday night. In this scenario, the Saints will turn to the run in the second half, limiting their overall pass attempts for the game, and as a result, Thomas’ stat line. Predicted stat line: 11 targets, seven receptions, 85 receiving yards, one touchdown (18 fantasy points). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers declined to upgrade their young cornerback group this offseason, something that will no doubt haunt them when they play Thomas twice this season. © 2020 WWB Holdings, LLC. The Chicago Bears secondary is going to have a hard time stopping Michael Thomas in Week 8. While recent events may have affected the off-field chemistry between, While the Las Vegas Raiders did go out and add, The Green Bay Packers could force this contest into a shootout in Week 3, which could mean good things for Michael Thomas. Carolina is essentially going through a rebuild on the defensive end, and despite some impact rookie additions, they are going to have a tough time dealing with the losses of Luke Kuechly and James Bradberry. For a brief window, it appeared Njoku might wind up being a fantasy steal after the Browns threw a brinks truck at Austin Hooper this offseason. Michael Thomas exploded to set a new NFL record with 149 receptions in 2019. If Jackson misses time with the leg ailment, Kelly could continue to be a playable option for those needing RB depth. ne of the most annoying things to deal with is questionable players that would typically be a must-start playing on Monday Night Football. Defensive Points Allowed Consistency Score, Expected Fantasy Points and Fantasy Points Differential, October 11 Update (3:40 PM): Michael Thomas ruled out of Monday’s game, Michael Thomas managed to get in limited practice this week heading into Week 5, Knowing the game is on Monday, fantasy managers should have a backup plan ready for Michael Thomas in Week 5. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @PFN365 to stay up to date with all things around the NFL and the 2020 fantasy football season. While the 85 receiving yards may be a disappointing projection, he should see at least six receptions (projected for seven) and a touchdown. Michael Thomas is the fantasy WR1 for a very good reason, but as these projections suggest he may very well take a step back from his record-breaking 2019. We've also included the fantasy outlook and a potential pick up to replace the injured skill player: Thomas is pretty clearly the top wide receiver in football and showed that yet again in a convincing Saints' victory in Week 1. What is most troublesome is that the Saints have a. in Week 6. A.J. Predicted stat line: nine targets, six receptions, 99 receiving yards (12.9 fantasy points). Is Jalen Reagor worth stashing in fantasy. Michael Thomas fantasy football profile including stats, analytics, career stats, game logs, splits and more from The Fantasy Footballers. New Orleans should have a relatively easy time dispatching the Detroit Lions. The on-field talent suggests that this will be one of the highest-scoring games of Week 1, with Thomas leading the way for the Saints as a chain mover and all-around playmaker. If Thomas does play, he’ll be a low-end WR1 against a beatable Chargers’ secondary. A.J. If the Saints think they can win without Thomas on the field, why play him when he could get two more weeks of rest instead? Predicted stat line: seven targets, five receptions, 75 receiving yards (10 fantasy points). Projected game flow suggests that New Orleans will not need to lean on Thomas much after the first quarter, something that could lead to a relatively disappointing final stat line. Michael Thomas, WR, Saints Thomas is pretty clearly the top wide receiver in football and showed that yet again in a convincing Saints' victory in Week … Podcasts. This should lead to a slight reduction in target share, targets, and catch rate. You can read more of his work here and follow him at @TommygarrettPFN on Twitter. Predicted stat line: 10 targets, nine receptions, 102 receiving yards (14.7 fantasy points). They are both professionals playing with a singular goal in mind. Michael Thomas should start the season on fire. The Falcons offense will be explosive enough to go tit-for-tat and should allow for a game script that calls for both teams to air it out at will. There is a pretty good chance he misses Houston's Week 2 game. Thomas should have a rock-solid day, and one you would happily take from almost any other wide receiver. Predicted stat line: 13 targets, 11 receptions, 157 receiving yards, one touchdown (27.2 fantasy points). Thomas should be heavily involved until the Saints build a big enough lead, but the presence of Derwin James may limit him in the yards after the catch department on intermediate and deep throws. #Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin suffered a clean ACL tear, the MRI confirmed. If Parker misses action, Preston Williams and Jakeem Grant stand to benefit the most from a fantasy production standpoint. Season-long projections provide a snapshot, but our goal here is to provide a game by game projection breakdown to help fantasy owners make more informed decisions. The Saints are hoping to get two key pass catchers back in Week 5. Chicago should have bracket coverage on Thomas all afternoon, something that should keep his yards after the catch to a minimum. Thomas should have a rock-solid day, and one you would happily take from almost any other wide receiver. Week 11: New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons Last week, Thomas practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Raheem Mostert Fantasy Injury Update: Should I be concerned in Week 5? We could pivot to Tre’Quan Smith, who has been off to a solid start (14 catches on 18 targets for 186 yards and two touchdowns). Week 2: New Orleans Saints @ Las Vegas Raiders The reduction in target share and overall targets is due to having a healthy Kamara and Sanders to pitch in on underneath work. Predicted stat line: 15 targets, 12 receptions, 132 receiving yards, one touchdown (25.2 fantasy points). They should have the second or third seed locked up by about 2:30 EST in the afternoon, and should shift to preservation mode by that point. Thomas has the top consensus odds, according to TheLines.com, of leading the entire NFL in receiving yards. All of these players are available in over 50% of fantasy leagues and would be excellent plays. His stat line could be even bigger in the yardage department if. The fact that he is limited is a good sign, but as we just saw, we did this same rodeo last week. If Thomas can’t play, we would have to look at another player in their game as a potential replacement. However, he is not a player who can take over a game while Thomas is on the sidelines. Neither can stick with Michael Thomas on the outside and outside corner, Casey Hayward is going to have just as tough of a time handling what may be full-time duties. He should quiet down in the third and fourth quarters with the Saints moving to more of a ball control, rushing offense to salt away the clock. New Orleans should have a relatively easy time dispatching the Detroit Lions. Week 13: New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons You can find our entire 2020 Player Game-By-Game Projection series here >>, Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio. The Denver Broncos have no one capable of slowing Michael Thomas down in Week 12. Fantasy football managers hope that Week 5 is when Thomas will make his long-awaited return to the field.