4 key matchups to watch in Week 14’s Saints vs. 49ers game

The New Orleans Saints will host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, and they’ll have to win several key matchups to finish out with a win.

Saints WR Michael Thomas vs. 49ers CB Richard Sherman

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Michael Thomas has had an MVP-caliber season, despite a slow night on Thanksgiving, and will look to rebound in the game against San Francisco. Thomas leads in the NFL in receptions (110) and receiving yards (1290), which is on pace to break Marvin Harrison’s record of 143 receptions set in 2002.

The four-time All Pro cornerback for the 49ers, Richard Sherman, may have something to say about Thomas (when doesn’t Sherman have something to say?) attempting to achieve the reception record. However, Thomas has faced more challenging cornerbacks this year than Sherman. In 2019, Sherman has only recorded three interceptions, all three of which came against three of the most turnover-prone quarterbacks in the league. Thomas should have a big day on Sunday regardless of the big name he will be matching up against across the field.

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