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WR Michael "Cantguardmike" Thomas (B1G Champion, National Champion, Pro Bowl, All-Pro, 2019 OPOY, New Orleans Saints)
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Mike lighting up the Eagles. 11 catches for 149 yards (13.5 ypc) and a TD through the third quarter.
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Mike might be the MVP of this game, so many huge plays. I would say he is playing out of his mind, but this is just what Mike does now.
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Saints WR Thomas unstoppable force for Eagles defense
BARRY WILNER (AP Pro Football Writer)
The Associated PressJan 13, 2019, 10:02 PM
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Brees targeted Thomas a whopping 16 times, and on most of those passes Thomas was wide open. Philly's defense, particularly its secondary, has been ravaged by injuries, so trying to slow down an All-Pro receiver who led the NFL with 125 catches this season was far too great a task.
''We just keep going,'' Thomas said. ''When we come out there, we feel like no one can stop us. I just feel like we keep building every week. We have a thing, and it's hard for the other team to stop.''
Six times in the regular season, Thomas caught at least 11 passes in a game, including the first three. He had 16 in the season opener, and he made 12 catches for 211 yards in the 45-35 shootout victory against the Rams in November. Los Angeles (13-4) visits New Orleans (14-3) next Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl.
''When you get your two guys out there on the edges, I think that will enable us to do some different things coverage-wise,'' Rams coach Sean McVay said after the Saints advanced. ''Be a little bit more flexible. ... What a great job Michael Thomas did affecting that game just now, and he's going to be a big focal point for us to be aware of where he's at. But, he's got a lot of ways that they can beat you, which is what makes them such a great offense.''
A 2016 second-round draft pick out of Ohio State, the 6-foot-3, 212-pound Thomas has been a stud in all three pro seasons. He made 92 catches as a rookie for 1,137 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2017, he upped it to 104 receptions for 1,245 yards, but only five TDs. He had nine touchdowns during this regular season.
Not only does Thomas have size and reach, he also runs smooth routes and has deep speed. While Brees stops short of saying Thomas is the best target he's had, it's clear that the soon-to-be 40-year-old QB relishes working with Thomas.
''Over the last few years with Mike, I've just got so much trust and confidence in him,'' Brees said. ''He's a big-time player who wants to be the guy to make the plays when you need it most.''
The Saints needed it most against the Eagles. Thomas came through.
''It's win or go home,'' he said. ''I do whatever it takes. If you are double- or triple-teamed, it doesn't matter. You just need to concentrate on what you are doing and things will open up.''
Did they ever Sunday.
https://sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-wr-thomas-unstoppable-force-eagles-defense-030206715--nfl.html
BARRY WILNER (AP Pro Football Writer)
The Associated PressJan 13, 2019, 10:02 PM
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates a run against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Brees targeted Thomas a whopping 16 times, and on most of those passes Thomas was wide open. Philly's defense, particularly its secondary, has been ravaged by injuries, so trying to slow down an All-Pro receiver who led the NFL with 125 catches this season was far too great a task.
''We just keep going,'' Thomas said. ''When we come out there, we feel like no one can stop us. I just feel like we keep building every week. We have a thing, and it's hard for the other team to stop.''
Six times in the regular season, Thomas caught at least 11 passes in a game, including the first three. He had 16 in the season opener, and he made 12 catches for 211 yards in the 45-35 shootout victory against the Rams in November. Los Angeles (13-4) visits New Orleans (14-3) next Sunday for a spot in the Super Bowl.
''When you get your two guys out there on the edges, I think that will enable us to do some different things coverage-wise,'' Rams coach Sean McVay said after the Saints advanced. ''Be a little bit more flexible. ... What a great job Michael Thomas did affecting that game just now, and he's going to be a big focal point for us to be aware of where he's at. But, he's got a lot of ways that they can beat you, which is what makes them such a great offense.''
A 2016 second-round draft pick out of Ohio State, the 6-foot-3, 212-pound Thomas has been a stud in all three pro seasons. He made 92 catches as a rookie for 1,137 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2017, he upped it to 104 receptions for 1,245 yards, but only five TDs. He had nine touchdowns during this regular season.
Not only does Thomas have size and reach, he also runs smooth routes and has deep speed. While Brees stops short of saying Thomas is the best target he's had, it's clear that the soon-to-be 40-year-old QB relishes working with Thomas.
''Over the last few years with Mike, I've just got so much trust and confidence in him,'' Brees said. ''He's a big-time player who wants to be the guy to make the plays when you need it most.''
The Saints needed it most against the Eagles. Thomas came through.
''It's win or go home,'' he said. ''I do whatever it takes. If you are double- or triple-teamed, it doesn't matter. You just need to concentrate on what you are doing and things will open up.''
Did they ever Sunday.
https://sports.yahoo.com/news/saints-wr-thomas-unstoppable-force-eagles-defense-030206715--nfl.html
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EZEKIEL ELLIOTT, MICHAEL THOMAS NAMED TO PRO FOOTBALL WRITERS OF AMERICA'S ALL-NFL TEAM
Dan Hope on January 15, 2019 at 11:24 am @dan_hope
Shane Roper and Derick E. Hingle – USA TODAY Sports
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Ezekiel Elliott and Michael Thomas have been recognized once again as two of the NFL's elite players.
The two former Ohio State players were both named to the Pro Football Writers of America's All-NFL team on Tuesday in recognition of their performances during the 2018 season.
Elliott was the NFL's leading rusher this past season, running for 1,434 yards on 304 carries, while also catching 77 passes for 567 yards and scoring nine total touchdowns (six rushing, three receiving). His Dallas Cowboys were eliminated in the divisional round of the playoffs this past weekend in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Thomas led the NFL with 125 receptions during the regular season, good for 1,405 yards and nine touchdowns, on 147 targets for a top-notch catch rate of 85 percent. He caught 12 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' win over the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend to lead them to a berth in the NFC Championship Game.
Thomas was also recognized as a first-team AP All-Pro this season, while Elliott earned second-team honors from the AP.
https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...h-Z9dtBrXHZP2CqV4ycgKYh0hSOwt81yexs2_WA3LLYHs
Dan Hope on January 15, 2019 at 11:24 am @dan_hope
Shane Roper and Derick E. Hingle – USA TODAY Sports
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Ezekiel Elliott and Michael Thomas have been recognized once again as two of the NFL's elite players.
The two former Ohio State players were both named to the Pro Football Writers of America's All-NFL team on Tuesday in recognition of their performances during the 2018 season.
Elliott was the NFL's leading rusher this past season, running for 1,434 yards on 304 carries, while also catching 77 passes for 567 yards and scoring nine total touchdowns (six rushing, three receiving). His Dallas Cowboys were eliminated in the divisional round of the playoffs this past weekend in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Thomas led the NFL with 125 receptions during the regular season, good for 1,405 yards and nine touchdowns, on 147 targets for a top-notch catch rate of 85 percent. He caught 12 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' win over the Philadelphia Eagles this past weekend to lead them to a berth in the NFC Championship Game.
Thomas was also recognized as a first-team AP All-Pro this season, while Elliott earned second-team honors from the AP.
https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...h-Z9dtBrXHZP2CqV4ycgKYh0hSOwt81yexs2_WA3LLYHs
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