Michael Thomas Fantasy Week 2: Projections vs. Panthers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Luis Escalante

Sep 13, 2023

Michael Thomas and the New Orleans Saints will play the Carolina Panthers — whose pass defense was ranked 22nd in the league last year (227.5 yards conceded per game) — in Week 2, on Monday at 7:15 PM ET.

Is Thomas a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep scrolling as we dig into his upcoming matchup against the Panthers.

Should you start Thomas on your fantasy team? Check out 4for4’s Who Should I Start tool to compare him against other players.

Michael Thomas Week 2 Game Info

Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s key info, along with the projected fantasy points for Thomas:

Matchup: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers

Time: 7:15 PM

Date: September 18, 2023

Projected Fantasy Points: 6.280

Michael Thomas Fantasy Stats

Below is a peek at how Thomas generated fantasy numbers in 2022:

Ranked 105th at his position and 273rd overall in the league, Thomas had 35.1 fantasy points (11.7 per game) last season.

Thomas accumulated 6.1 fantasy points in his only game this season. He had 61 yards receiving, on five catches (eight targets), and zero touchdowns.

Thomas picked up 17.7 fantasy points — five catches, 57 yards and two touchdowns — in Week 1 versus the Atlanta Falcons, his best game of the season.

Thomas picked up 4.9 fantasy points — five catches, 49 yards, on five targets — in Week 3 versus the Carolina Panthers, which was his worst game of the season.

Check out the latest fantasy rankings from 4for4!

Michael Thomas 2022 Fantasy Game Log

Week	Opponent	Fantasy Points	Targets	Receptions	Yards	TDs
Week 1	@Falcons	17.7	8	5	57	2
Week 2	Buccaneers	12.5	9	6	65	1
Week 3	@Panthers	4.9	5	5	49	0

Michael Thomas vs. Panthers

Here are several crucial data points on the Panthers defense Thomas will be playing:

Carolina gave up over 100 receiving yards to six players last season.

The Panthers allowed 21 players to catch a touchdown pass against them last season.

Carolina gave up two or more receiving touchdowns to two players last year.

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Luis Escalante

Luis Escalante is a seasoned expert in NBA betting and Director of Strategy at Betsperts Group. With over a decade of experience in sports analytics and a strong background in NFL, fantasy football, daily fantasy sports, and betting, Luis has become a well-respected and trusted authority in the industry. His extensive knowledge of data analysis and sports betting strategies has helped countless individuals make informed decisions and gain an edge in the competitive world of betting. Luis has been a regular contributor to 4for4 since 2014, Luis is committed to providing the highest quality insights and advice.

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