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Read Article →Michael Thomas Stats
Wide Receiver · New Orleans Saints · From Los Angeles, CA · Drafted 2016, round 2, pick 47
Michael Thomas is an NFL wide receiver who has played for New Orleans Saints. In NFL (2016–2023) he has 565 catches for 6,569 yards and 36 touchdowns. In college (2012–2015) he has 95 catches for 1,411 yards and 16 touchdowns. He played college football at Ohio State. This page lists every season, his 2023 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Michael Thomas Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Michael Thomas Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2023
- EPA per Target: +0.20, #50 of 81
- Catch Rate Over Expected: -2.9%, #69 of 81
- Receiving Yards: 448, #70 of 201
- Receptions: 39, #64 of 202
- Yards per Target: 7.0, #64 of 81
- Target Share: 17.6%, #48 of 81
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2023
- Derek Carr: 31 of 54 for 381 yards, 1 TD
- Jameis Winston: 6 of 7 for 50 yards, 0 TD
Michael Thomas 2023 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs Tennessee Titans | W 16-15 | 8 | 5 | 61 | 0 |
| Week 2 | at Carolina Panthers | W 20-17 | 9 | 7 | 55 | 0 |
| Week 3 | at Green Bay Packers | L 17-18 | 9 | 6 | 50 | 0 |
| Week 4 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 9-26 | 6 | 4 | 53 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at New England Patriots | W 34-0 | 7 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Week 6 | at Houston Texans | L 13-20 | 8 | 5 | 45 | 0 |
| Week 7 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | L 24-31 | 7 | 3 | 42 | 1 |
| Week 8 | at Indianapolis Colts | W 38-27 | 7 | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Week 9 | vs Chicago Bears | W 24-17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 19-27 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Michael Thomas College Career
FBS seasons at Ohio State. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
Michael Thomas College Receiving Stats by Season
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