Michael Thomas Fantasy

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday and will likely miss the rest of the season. Head coach Dennis Allen revealed that Thomas will undergo surgery after an MRI exam showed that his toe had not healed the way the team had hoped. Specifically, the injury is a dislocated second toe, and Thomas did everything he could to rehab it without needing surgery. It's another disappointing end after he missed all of last season with a foot injury. Thomas will have missed most of three seasons since his five-year, $96 million extension that went into effect in 2020. The news means rookie first-rounder Chris Olave should be the team's undisputed No. 1 wideout the rest of the way. Jarvis Landry (ankle) hasn't played since Week 4, but he's back at practice and could return in Week 9. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith should maintain bigger roles as well the rest of the way with Thomas likely out the rest of the season.

Nov. 3rd • 5:40 PM

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that there is no timetable for wide receiver Michael Thomas' (foot) return, but he's expected to return this season and is working hard to rehab. Allen declined to get specific when he was asked if Thomas is dealing with turf toe. The 29-year-old was ruled out for his fifth straight game in Week 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and Jarvis Landry (ankle) will also miss another game. It means that rookie Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway will continue to serve as the team's top three wideouts, with tight end Juwan Johnson also having more opportunities. Thomas deserves to be stashed everywhere, as he has 16 catches (22 targets) for 171 yards and three touchdowns in his three games so far this year.

Oct. 28th • 3:36 PM

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) will both miss yet another game, this time against the Las Vegas Raiders. This means Chris Olave remains a must-start, while Tre'Quan Smith and Rashid Shaheed will be deep league boom-or-bust flex plays. Las Vegas has struggled against the pass this season, and this could set up to be a shootout with two weak defenses. Landry is probably droppable if fantasy managers need to make room on their rosters, but Thomas is worth holding if or when he gets healthy again.

Oct. 28th • 3:00 PM