Ian Thomas
28-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
4
TD
0
AVG
2.0
TAR
5
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Thomas disappointed as the Panthers' starting tight end in 2021 to 2022, tallying 385 receiving yards and no touchdowns across 34 games (30 starts). After another underwhelming and injury-riddled campaign last season, Carolina added tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With Thomas entering the final year of his contract, he's expected to play behind both Sanders and Tommy Tremble, seeing minimal offensive work. Read Past Outlooks
Serving as No. 2 TE
Thomas caught both of his targets for four yards in Sunday's 40-7 loss to the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Thomas was out-produced by Ja'Tavion Sanders (six catches for 61 yards) for the second consecutive week since returning from injury, suggesting that Sanders has already taken over the Panthers' No. 1 tight end role. With Tommy Tremble (back) returning from injury as soon as next week, Thomas could be further relegated to Carolina's third-string tight end.
Thomas was out-produced by Ja'Tavion Sanders (six catches for 61 yards) for the second consecutive week since returning from injury, suggesting that Sanders has already taken over the Panthers' No. 1 tight end role. With Tommy Tremble (back) returning from injury as soon as next week, Thomas could be further relegated to Carolina's third-string tight end.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Ian Thomas' 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
7.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.27% Team Air Yards
1.2%% Team Targets
2.0%Avg Depth of Target
4.2 YdsCatch Rate
40.0%Drop Rate
20.0%Avg Yds After Catch
3.0% Targeted On Route
38.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does Ian Thomas run a route when on the field for a pass play?
This data will let you see how Ian Thomas and the other tight ends for the Panthers are being used. Some tight ends may have a lot of snaps, but they're not that useful for fantasy purposes because they're not actually running routes. This data will help you see when this is the case.
Ian Thomas
13 routes 5 targets
0 routes 1 target
11 routes 1 target
142 routes 30 targets
86 routes 12 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Giants
Sunday, Nov 10th at 9:30AM
Overall QB Rating Against
100.5
Cornerbacks
122.5
Safeties
83.0
Linebackers
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2024 Ian Thomas Split Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Thomas' role has been relatively consistent over the course of his five seasons with the Panthers. Playing 17 games last term, he caught 21 of 30 targets for 197 yards while splitting time with Tommy Tremble. Heading into the upcoming campaign, the veteran is anticipated to feature behind starting tight end Hayden Hurst, which should keep his production around its usual, tepid level.
More Fantasy News
Cleared to play
Thomas (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Commanders, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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Added to injury report
Thomas (hip) was a limited practice participant Thursday.
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Uneventful return from injury
Thomas failed to catch any of his three targets in Sunday's 38-20 loss to the Falcons.
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Active against Falcons
Thomas (calf) is active for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Activated, expected to play Week 6
Thomas (calf) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and is expected to suit up Sunday versus Atlanta, Alex Zietlow of The Charlotte Observer reports.
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Stepping up as pass catcher
Thomas was the Panthers' most impressive tight end during the team's offseason program, David Newton of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The position is likely to be featured more in the passing game under new head coach Dave Canales, and there's nowhere to go but up as over the last four seasons, Carolina has ranked last in the NFL in tight end production. Thomas' roster spot is secure due to his blocking ability, but he's also been the more consistent receiver this spring ahead of 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders and 2021 third-round pick Tommy Tremble. Thomas hasn't caught more than 36 passes in a season since he was a rookie in 2018, but he still possesses good size and athleticism and could emerge as a red-zone option for quarterback Bryce Young.
The position is likely to be featured more in the passing game under new head coach Dave Canales, and there's nowhere to go but up as over the last four seasons, Carolina has ranked last in the NFL in tight end production. Thomas' roster spot is secure due to his blocking ability, but he's also been the more consistent receiver this spring ahead of 2024 fourth-round pick Ja'Tavion Sanders and 2021 third-round pick Tommy Tremble. Thomas hasn't caught more than 36 passes in a season since he was a rookie in 2018, but he still possesses good size and athleticism and could emerge as a red-zone option for quarterback Bryce Young.