The upcoming fantasy season for New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas is a big question mark as he’s expected to miss the first few weeks while recovering from ankle surgery. Below, we look at Michael Thomas‘ 2021 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
Thomas played in just seven games last season following a historic 2019 campaign in which he was named Offensive Player of the Year and broke the all-time, NFL single-season receptions record with 149 catches. He also led the league with 1,725 receiving yards that season.
Without a single touchdown in 2020-21, Thomas was expected to be back to his normal, dominant self this coming season, but injuries continue to plague him.
Michael Thomas’ ADP: 38.94
(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com)
Thomas’ ADP corresponds with him being the 38th non-IDP player typically taken off the board. He has been selected as high as No. 8 and as low as No. 72.
He’s being taken as the 10th wide receiver. Cincinnati Bengals rookie WR Ja’Marr Chase, likely having his stock helped by keeper and dynasty leagues, is being selected ninth. Los Angeles Chargers WR Keenan Allen is being taken 11th.
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Michael Thomas’ 2020 stats
Games: 7
Receptions: 40
Receiving yards: 438
Touchdowns: 0
Where should you take Michael Thomas in your fantasy football draft?
Thomas is going to slide in drafts. The tough part is gauging when enough is enough for one of the most dynamic receivers in the NFL.
Considering the Saints have 2019 passing yards leader QB Jameis Winston leading the way, Thomas’ stock may get a slight drop regardless of his injuries.
Thomas is more important in PPR leagues and should be a high-risk, late fifth-round pick in those formats. I’d wait to take him till the sixth round in standard leagues where his high target share matters less.
With the limited knowledge of Thomas’ injury and how it may impact the rest of his season, understand taking him in any round is a risk. The fifth or sixth round is when to start looking at taking a flyer on the star.
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