Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints, NFL

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GP	Att	Yds	Avg	TDs	Fum
14	116	548	4.7	8	0

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Saints RB Thomas is a must-start: Saints RB Pierre Thomas has been red-hot over his last five games and should make it six when he plays at winless Detroit in Week 16, especially since he won't share carries with Reggie Bush (he was placed on IR with a knee injury). Over his last five, Thomas has totaled 398 rushing yards, 176 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, including at least one in each of his last five and one rushing and receiving in each of his last two games. The Lions will enter their game against the Saints ranked dead last in the NFL against the run with 26 rush TDs allowed on the season and five 100-yard rushers in their last five games. Thomas is CBSSports.com's Start of the Week for Week 16.
(Updated 12/16/2008).

Injury Report

No information available at this time (Updated 12/19/08).

Fantasy Analysis

Perhaps the most encouraging sign of all involving Thomas is that he's had at least 15 carries in four of his last five games -- proof that the Saints are running the ball more and trusting Thomas with their game plan. Expect Thomas to perform like a No. 1 Fantasy rusher when he takes on the lowly Lions in his next game -- not starting him will only hurt your chances of winning your league.
(Updated 12/16/2008).

RB Pierre Thomas will start once again with Reggie Bush on injured reserve. 12/17/2008

Thomas carried 16 times for 102 yards and a touchdown and caught a seven-yard touchdown passin the Saints' 29-25 win on Sunday.
12/08/2008

Advice

Thomas has six touchdowns - four rushing - in his last four games.

Injury Report

No information available at this time (Updated 12/19/08).

Fantasy Analysis

December 18, 2008: Week 16 Fantasy Football Matchups

With playoff implications and bad weather a potentially dominant theme in Week 16, Dave Richard's Fantasy Matchups is a must-read if you have hopes of winning a Fantasy title.

December 17, 2008: Week 16 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em

Who even drafted Pierre Thomas back in August? As Jamey Eisenberg writes in his Week 16 edition of Start 'Em and Sit 'Em, Thomas has gone from obscurity to a must-start in Fantasy playoff time.

December 8, 2008: Fantasy & Reality: NFC East delivers the least

Week 14 saw Brian Westbrook play well, Tashard Choice surprise with big stats and the rest of the entire NFC East fall flat on its collective face. Dave Richard looks at the NFC East's putrid Fantasy performance and more in his Fantasy & Reality.

December 7, 2008: Four Downs: Cowboys in the pits

Our Jamey Eisenberg examines the Cowboys' performance in Pittsburgh and much more in his Week 14 edition of Four Downs.

December 7, 2008: Saints showcase balance, pick up big victory over Falcons

Pierre Thomas rushed for 102 yards and scored two touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints kept alive their slim playoff hopes with a 29-25 victory over NFC South rival Atlanta on Sunday.

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Last Seven Games
Date	Opp.	Att	Yds	Lg	TD
10/26	SD	3	28	15	0
11/09	ATL	6	26	9	0
11/16	KC	16	88	16	1
11/24	GB	15	87	31	2
11/30	TB	11	34	9	0
12/07	ATL	16	102	18	1
12/11	CHI	22	87	42	1

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Seven Week Schedule
Week	Date	Site	Time/Result
15	12/11/08	@ CHI	Lost 24-27
16	12/21/08	@ DET
17	12/28/08	CAR
Bye: Week 9

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Fantasy Points by Week

6		8		13		0		0		1		0		2		0		5		19		23		11		22		25		0
1		2		3		4		5		6		7		8		9		10		11		12		13		14		15		16		17

Rushing
Year	Team	G	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	20+	1st
2007	New Orleans Saints	12	1	52	252	4.8	24	1	1	15
2008	New Orleans Saints	14	4	116	548	4.7	42	8	2	37
TOTAL		26	5	168	800	4.8	42	9	3	52

Receiving
Year	Team	G	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	20+	40+	1st
2007	New Orleans Saints	12	1	17	151	8.9	17	1	0	0	9
2008	New Orleans Saints	14	4	28	258	9.2	24	3	3	0	14
TOTAL		26	5	45	409	9.1	24	4	3	0	23

Kick Returns
Year	Team	G	No	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	40+
2007	New Orleans Saints	12	36	865	24.0	64	0	1
2008	New Orleans Saints	14	31	793	25.6	88	0	3
TOTAL		26	67	1658	24.7	88	0	4

Defensive Stats
Year	Team	G	Total	Tkl	Ast	Sacks	Int	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD	Pass Def
2007	New Orleans Saints	12	5	4.0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	New Orleans Saints	14	5	4.0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
TOTAL		26	10	8.0	2	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

Fumbles
Year	Team	G	Fum	Lost	Fum Forced	Own Rec	Opp Rec	Yds	Tot Rec	TD
2007	New Orleans Saints	12	0	0	1	0	1	5	1	1
2008	New Orleans Saints	14	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0
TOTAL		26	0	0	1	1	1	5	2	1

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