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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Zavion Thomas returned 3 kicks for 92 yards on special teams.

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NegativeUsageOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zavion Thomas returned 3 kicks for 92 yards against the Patriots.

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PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas made a big kickoff return that gave Chicago good field position after the Patriots scored to cut the lead to 10-7 in the second quarter, setting up the Bears' next scoring drive.

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PositiveUsageOct 23, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Made big kickoff return that gave Bears good field position after Rhamondre Stevenson's halftime touchdown, helping Chicago answer quickly.

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PositiveUsageOct 22, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Zavion Thomas is expected to see deep target opportunities on Thursday coming off a more controlled game plan. The source specifically wants to see Thomas get a deep target to take advantage of his speed, suggesting the Bears will employ play-action and deep shots as part of their offensive strategy against the Patriots.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

After seeing a rise in snaps in Week 5, Zavion Thomas had an even better game in Week 6, going 3-for-3 on catches with impressive speed after the catch. This positive trajectory is exactly what you want to see from a rookie, and the Bears will likely get him even more involved against the Patriots in Week 7.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas is a primary kickoff returner for the Bears, gaining 24.8 yards per kickoff, providing special teams value alongside his role as a wide receiver.

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PositiveUsageOct 21, 2026Pats Pulpit

Thomas is a primary kickoff returner for the Bears, gaining 24.8 yards per kickoff through six weeks.

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NegativeUsageOct 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Caught all three of his targets for 25 yards and added four kick returns for 85 yards in Week 6 against the Falcons; active on both offense and special teams.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 19, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Rookie Zavion Thomas posted 3-25-0 on just 10 snaps (five routes) and is flagged as a dynasty stock-up candidate. The source notes he's unlikely to outright replace Kalif Raymond but could see increased snaps in coming weeks and is also a threat to take touches that might otherwise go to Luther Burden.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas returned 4 kickoffs for 85 yards in the Bears' special teams performance against Atlanta.

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NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Thomas returned 4 kickoffs for 85 yards in the game against Atlanta, averaging 21.25 yards per return.

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NegativeBustOct 16, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Zavion Thomas is cited by the source as an example of Ryan Poles' poor third- and fourth-round draft selections, grouped with Velus Jones, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Tory Taylor, Ruben Hyppolyte II, and Sam Roush as evidence that Poles should not be allowed to pick in those rounds again.

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PositiveRoleOct 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas saw increased offensive snaps against Green Bay (1 reception for 11 yards, 1 rush for 11 yards) and has expanded his impact in the return game. With the Bears facing Atlanta and needing to bounce back after a loss, head coach Ben Johnson will likely continue to feature Thomas more in the offense moving forward.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas finally popped off this week with a jet sweep for 11 yards, a catch for 11 yards, and a 61-yard kick return; he averaged 32 yards per return and is building on his snaps.

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PositiveBreakoutOct 13, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Thomas finally popped off this week with a jet sweep for 11 yards, a catch for 11 yards, and a 61-yard kick return; he averaged 32 yards per return and the source hopes he can keep building on his snaps.

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NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas returned 6 kickoffs for a 32.0 average with a long of 61 yards; his kickoff return performance was average in the Bears' lopsided loss.

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NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas took the ensuing kickoff 61 yards into Packers territory in the fourth quarter, setting up the Bears' final offensive opportunity of the game.

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NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026Acme Packing Company

Thomas took the ensuing kickoff 61 yards into Packers territory in the fourth quarter, setting up the Bears' final scoring opportunity.

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PositiveUsageOct 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Rookie Zavion Thomas delivered a tremendous kick return in Week 5 against Green Bay that gave Keenum excellent field position when he entered the game in the fourth quarter.

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PositiveRoleOct 10, 2026Acme Packing Company

Zavion Thomas, a 3rd-round pick wide receiver, was drafted by the Bears as part of the offensive rebuild.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zavion Thomas had 4 kickoff returns for 70 yards in Week 3 against the Jets, averaging 17.5 yards per return on special teams.

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NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Thomas handled kickoff return duties, recording 4 kickoff returns for 70 yards in the Bears' dominant win over the Jets.

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NegativeRoleOct 2, 2026Gang Green Nation

Zavion Thomas, the Bears' third-round pick, has been on the field sparingly but hasn't produced much yet. He has looked good returning kicks and possesses tremendous speed; Zimmerman expects Ben Johnson will find opportunities to get him explosive plays during the regular season, but he isn't ready for consistent role yet.

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NegativeRoleOct 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zavion Thomas, a third-round pick, has been on the field a little but hasn't shown much yet; he has looked good returning kicks and has tremendous speed; Zimmerman expects Ben Johnson will find spots for him during the regular season to generate explosive plays, but he isn't quite there yet.

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PositiveUsageSep 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bears WR caught his first target of his career for 1 yard and added a 32-yard kickoff return in Week 3 against the Eagles.

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NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network

Zavian Thomas has played only two offensive snaps in 2026, primarily serving as a kick and punt returner.

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PositiveRoleSep 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas made his regular season debut in Week 3, recording his first career reception for 1 yard; head coach Ben Johnson's attempt to utilize Thomas' speed in the play design signals positive intent to involve the rookie more, and the Week 4 matchup against the Jets could provide an opportunity for increased usage.

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NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zavion Thomas had a 32-yard kickoff return in the Bears' Week 2 game against the Eagles.

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NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Zavion Thomas had a 32-yard kickoff return in the Bears' dominant 27-7 win over Philadelphia.

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PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball

Fastest WR at combine; called Raymond the fastest on Bears team (including himself). Ben Johnson is working him into offense; he's a Johnson draft pick. Gaining snaps at Odunze's expense.

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NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

No offensive activity in week 2; not mentioned as a factor in the Bears' passing game through 2 games.

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NegativeUsageSep 23, 2026Windy City Gridiron

No offensive activity in week 2 game against Vikings; continues pattern of no offensive involvement through first two weeks of season.

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NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas has not gotten into the offense and remains on special teams; his limited involvement is partly due to Caleb Williams dealing with an injury.

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NegativeRoleSep 23, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Rookie from Ben Johnson's second draft class is receiving limited snaps in early season; mixed early results for the draft class as the team evaluates its options.

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NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Zavion Thomas had 3 kickoff returns for 68 yards, averaging 22.7 yards per return in special teams action.

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NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Zavion Thomas had 3 kickoff returns for 68 yards in the Vikings game.

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NegativeRoleSep 17, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Thomas had no offensive impact in Week 1 and was absent from the offensive scoresheet. The source notes "Zavion Thomas was absent in the offensive scoresheet, so we'll update his stats once he has the opportunity to make an impact," indicating he did not record any targets or touches in the game.

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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Thomas was behind a strong group of receivers and missed most of training camp, making limited involvement in Week 1 expected and realized. The Panthers were also conservative on kickoffs, preventing Thomas from showcasing his return game skills. The source expects Week 2 to follow the same pattern of limited opportunity.

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NegativeUsageSep 16, 2026Windy City Gridiron

The source observed that Carolina deliberately avoided using Zavion Thomas on kickoff returns, suggesting respect for his return abilities. The source speculates whether this avoidance will become a trend and whether the Bears can exploit this tendency by calling better return plays knowing Carolina will target non-Thomas returners.

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