Ian Thomas
TE - Carolina Panthers
2024 Outlook
Ian Thomas has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Fantasy Impact
It will be Tommy Tremble and Stephen Sullivan leading the Panthers' tight end room with Hayden Hurst placed on IR. Neither of them are fantasy relevant.
Ian Thomas caught one of two targets for 28 yards in the Panthers' 42-24 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 5.
Fantasy Impact
Thomas has not been much of a factor in the Carolina passing attack to begin the season, recording a catch in just two of the first five games for the club. The tight end is not a viable option for fantasy owners at this point, with a less than optimal Week 6 matchup against the Miami Dolphins up next.
Ian Thomas hauled in his lone target for nine receiving yards in the Panthers' 30-24 Week 17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Fantasy Impact
Thomas has failed to record more than two receptions in each of his last five games for the Panthers, averaging just 10.6 receiving yards per game in that span. The tight end should not be anywhere near lineups in formats that have a Week 18 championship on the line for fantasy owners.
Ian Thomas hauled in both of his targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Broncos.
Fantasy Impact
Thomas didn't see much action on Sunday, but that was the case for the majority of the Carolina receiving options thanks to the game script. Despite operating as the team's starting tight end, Thomas has not been able to find any fantasy production all season long. He shouldn't be rostered.
Ian Thomas (illness) missed his second consecutive practice on Friday. He is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 12.
Fantasy Impact
The Panthers are dealing with a lack of clarity at the tight end position. In addition to Thomas, Stephen Sullivan (illness) is questionable while Giovanni Ricci (neck) is doubtful. That leaves Tommy Tremble as the only Panthers tight end who is a lock to play this week. Fantasy managers don't have to worry, though. None of Carolina's tight ends are worth rostering or starting.