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Chicago Bears: Things to Watch for Week 7 vs. New Orleans Saints

By Clyde A. Speller

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Trying to Contain Michael Thomas

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 06: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball as Vernon III Hargreaves #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defends during the first half of a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 06: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball as Vernon III Hargreaves #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defends during the first half of a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas has been one of the most consistent pass catchers in the NFL since becoming a pro in 2016. In each of his first three seasons, Thomas has gained over 1,000 receiving yards, and is on pace to do the same this year. Entering Week 7, the six-foot-three, 212-pound receiver is second in the league in receiving yards (632), is averaging 11.9 yards per catch, and 105.3 receiving yards per game.

Chicago’s secondary has allowed just one receiver to rack up 100 yards in the air so far this season (Stefon Diggs, 108 yards), but two other players have come close (Emmanuel Sanders, 98; Paul Richardson, 83). Pro Bowl cornerback Kyle Fuller will have his hands full with Thomas all afternoon. Don’t be surprised if he has some help from time to time on the backend.

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