Michael Thomas Week 11 Outlook -

By Mike Tagliere (FantasyPros), Thu, Nov 19th 2020, 8:21am EST

This is me waving a yellow caution flag, as I'm befuddled at the lack of targets for Thomas last week. While watching that game, it was like Brees didn't even realize Thomas was on the field. Winston targeted him a bit more, though the targets that came from Winston weren't close to catchable. I still see him as the same receiver who broke records last year, but maybe the team doesn't. If there's a week where he can remind you of the player you wanted to draft as a top-five pick, it's this one. Wide receivers outscore running backs by a massive 24.0 PPR points per game against the Falcons, which is the second-largest gap in the league. The Falcons have allowed a league-leading 14.89 yards per reception to wide receivers. There have already been 10 wide receivers who've totaled 92-plus yards against them, including three of them who've cracked the 120-yard barrier. They've also allowed 12 different wide receivers to rack up five-plus receptions, highlighting a rock solid-floor for Thomas. The move to Winston would've probably been a bad thing, but knowing how little Brees was looking Thomas' way, it might be a good thing. If you have him, play him.