Peyton Manning most important big play target gets snubb, by an average possession receiver.
Welker has 110 catches to Thomas 87. The only reason Welker has more catches is because he's playing the slot and is Brady main Check down receiver. And that's probably the only reason he got in, catching a ton of short passes.
Here's where Thomas edge's Welker
Thomas 1312 yards to Welker 1260
Thomas has 9 TD's to Welkers 5
Here's what separates the talented receivers to a average gimmick one.
Thomas averages 15.4 per catch, Welker only averages 11.5 yard per catch.
Thomas also has 26 catches for over 20 yards to Welker measly 11. This stat here, is what separates the two. One guy can stretch the field and the guy can not.
Aside from Welker, I think Thomas matches right up there with Reggie Wayne, and Andre Johnson. Only AJ Green I think is above the rest.
Thomas can still get in the Pro Bowl though, if the Texans or Patriots make it to the Superbowl.