Demaryius Thomas Fantasy Stats

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, the second leading receiver in franchise history, announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. The former first-round pick and first wideout taken in the 2010 draft emerged as the team's No. 1 receiver when quarterback Peyton Manning arrived in Denver. Thomas earned five straight Pro Bowl selections and was the centerpiece of one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history. He helped the Broncos reach two Super Bowl, winning one of them. The 33-year-old pass-catcher finishes with 724 career receptions for 9,763 yards and 63 touchdowns and ranks 53rd all time in receiving yards. Thomas will eventually become a member of the Broncos Ring of Fame.

The New York Jets are still talking to free-agent wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. The 32-year-old former Denver Bronco doesn't have much left in the tank at this point in his career, catching only 36 passes (58 targets) for 433 yards and one touchdown in his 11 games for the Jets last year. It's a far cry from when he compiled five straight 1,000-yard campaigns from 2012 to 2016 with the Broncos. New York's receiving corps isn't all that strong with Breshad Perriman, Jamison Crowder and rookie Denzel Mims as the top three wideouts, but DT would likely battle for the fourth-receiver gig with the likes of Josh Doctson and Vyncint Smith. Thomas won't be relevant in New York unless injuries open up a more prominent role for him.

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (calf) is active for Week 17 against the Bills, while wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring, knee) will be sidelined again. Anderson will suit up for what very well could be his last contest with Gang Green. The 26-year-old has mostly been a disappointment as a deep threat for the Jets this year. He posted just three catches for 23 yards against Buffalo in the season opener, but the Bills are resting most of their starters with the playoffs looming, including cornerback Tre'Davious White. It will give Anderson more upside, but he has been mostly a boom/bust WR3/4 for fantasy owners in 2019. In Thomas' absence, Vyncint Smith should continue working as the No. 3 wideout, but he doesn't have any fantasy intrigue.

New York Jets wide receivers Robby Anderson (calf) and Demaryius Thomas (hamstring, knee) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 17 against the Bills. Safety Jamal Adams (ankle) is also questionable. While the Bills could rest some starters in the regular season finale, Anderson still isn't all that attractive for fantasy purposes as a WR3/4. Thomas has missed the last couple of weeks and would be one to fade as the third wideout behind Anderson and Jamison Crowder if he plays. Anderson has mostly been a disappointment for Gang Green in 2019, and this Sunday could very well be his last game for the team. He had only three catches for 23 yards in the season opener against Buffalo.

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (knee, ankle) is not practicing Friday and looks unlikely to play Sunday vs the Steelers. This would be the second straight missed game for the veteran wide-out who also missed time earlier in the season with a hamstring injury. Expect Vyncint Smith to play in three WR sets if Thomas indeed misses the game, but Smith isn't a recommended play in fantasy. Jamison Crowder and Robby Anderson should both see between 8-10 targets and are decent WR3's in a tough matchup with Pittsburgh.

New York Jets wide receivers Robby Anderson (illness) and Demaryius Thomas (ankle, knee) are not practicing on Thursday. Thomas also missed practice on Wednesday, so he's not in a good spot to return in Week 16 against the Steelers. Vyncint Smith filled in for DT last week as the third wideout, but he's not a realistic fantasy play in this tough matchup. Anderson should be fine to play this Sunday as long as he returns to practice on Friday. The 26-year-old has mostly been a disappointment in 2019 in his second year with Sam Darnold at quarterback, although two of his three 100-yard games have come in the last three weeks. He'll be a low-upside WR4/flex against a tough Pittsburgh secondary.

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring, knee) will not practice on Wednesday after sitting out in Week 15. He's not on the right track towards returning in Week 16 against the Steelers, and the veteran wideout might not play again the final two weeks of the season. DT has only 36 receptions for 433 yards and one touchdown on the season with Gang Green and won't be a viable fantasy option even if he returns this Sunday. If he's out again, it'll mean more targets for receivers Robby Anderson and Jamison Crowder in a tough matchup against the Steelers.

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (ankle), running back Bilal Powell (ankle, illness) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring, knee) will not play Thursday night against the Ravens. Griffin and Powell are both officially out, while Thomas is doubtful to play. Daniel Brown and rookie Trevon Wesco will help fill in with Griffin out, but neither should be fantasy targets this week. Powell handled 19 carries for 74 yards with Le'Veon Bell (illness) out last week, but Bell is set to return on Thursday. He'll be a low-end RB2 in a tough matchup. Robby Anderson and Jamison Crowder should see plenty of targets in the passing game with DT unlikely to play.

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas caught his first touchdown of the season in a win over the Dolphins Sunday. Thomas' touchdown was initially ruled incomplete, but the veteran receiver was rightfully given the score after video review. Thomas didn't do much else in the game making just two catches for 28 yards. He hasn't been getting the targets to be fantasy relevant in this Jets offense and shouldn't be started in a brutal matchup at Baltimore Thursday night.

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) and tight end Ryan Griffin (illness) are both active against the Miami Dolphins. Thomas is a low-end flex, though he hasn't eclipsed 50 receiving yards in any of his last three contests. Griffin is a good streaming option- he caught six of eight targets for 50 yards against Miami in Week 9.