Michael Thomas set the standard for wide receiver play in the NFL last season. Leading the league in targets (185), Thomas went on to break Marvin Harrison’s long-standing receptions record. Thomas’ 149 catches topped Harrison’s 143, set all the way back in 2002.
Thomas was obviously dominant compared to the rest of the league. He was also the engine of his team’s passing offense. Thomas’ league-high 1,725 receiving yards led the Saints by a massive gap. Jared Cook finished second on the team with 705, over 1,000 shy of Thomas. The only other player to finish with over 500 yards was running back Alvin Kamara.