Michael Thomas Fantasy

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is out for the season. He had a "new issue" with his ankle and ultimately won't return in 2021. The Saints star receiver had surgery on his ankle during the offseason and was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the year. "Since then, the team and I have worked diligently, day and night, to rehab and get me back on the field, said Thomas. Unfortunately, there has been another small setback which we will have to address. To my displeasure, I will not be able to make it in time for the season but will do everything in my power to get back to the player I have always been." Fantasy managers in redraft leagues can move on from Thomas, but he is an automatic stash in dynasty formats. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith are the Saints' top two wide receivers on the depth chart and will continue to see an uptick in targets while Thomas is sidelined. The 28-year-old will focus on rehabbing his injured ankle and look to fully recover from his issue in time for the 2022 season.

Nov. 3rd • 10:15 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) has a "new issue" with his ankle, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. "He has necessitated an appointment with a specialist recently," added Rapoport. The Saints have yet to activate the star-wide receiver from the injured reserve. According to Rapoport, the Saints tried to trade for a wide receiver, and Thomas' return date this season is "unpredictable." Fantasy managers should continue to stash Thomas for now, but it's unclear if he will return at any point this season. Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith are the Saints' top two wide receivers on the depth chart and will continue to see an uptick in targets while Thomas is sidelined. Stay tuned for further updates.

Nov. 3rd • 8:50 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) was missing from practice again on Thursday. It has been a frustrating ride with Thomas as fantasy managers who took the risk on the wideout expected him to return after about six weeks. Now, it appears that the 28-year-old will miss at least Week 8 and possibly even more time. Plus, even once Thomas returns, the situation he's returning to is far different than the situation that helped him become the best wide receiver in fantasy in 2019. The Saints average 25.8 pass attempts per game, placing them last of all teams. Perhaps the former superstar will help kickstart the stumbling offense, but it seems more likely that, even once he finally returns, Thomas will be disappointing.

Oct. 28th • 4:56 PM