Michael Thomas breaks NFL record for most receptions in a single season, Saints celebrate

Week 13 – New Orleans Saints clinch NFC South division title. Week 15 – Drew Brees sets record for most career touchdown passes by an NFL player. Week 16 – Michael Thomas sets  record for most receptions in a single season in NFL. It has been a good couple of weeks for New Orleans Saints.

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NFL: Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas writes his name in history books

Heading into Week 16 of 2019-20 NFL season, Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison held record for most catches in a season. record stood since 2002. However, with his 144th catch of season against Tennessee Titans on Sunday at LP Field, Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas w holds aforementioned record. Interestingly, Saints quarterback Drew Brees also had a hand in Michael Thomas' record-breaking display against Titans. 

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Michael Thomas set single-season catch record with his 11th reception from Drew Brees in fourth quarter. Moments later, Saints wide receiver recorded a two-yard touchdown to cap off his record-breaking display on night. That was Michael Thomas' ninth touchdown of season. In Week 17, New Orleans Saints face off against Carolina Panrs. Michael Thomas headed into game against Titans on 133 catches. With Saints wide receiver currently on 145 catches after win over Titans, could we see 2018 First-team All-Pro solidify his record and get to 150 catches to end regular season? New Orleans Saints are in blistering form this season. refore, Michael Thomas getting to 150 receptions remains a possibility. After all, Saints have made it a habit of marching over ir opponents and setting NFL records in process. 

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