Thomas (illness) is active for Sunday's game in Detroit, the Saints' official site reports. After dealing with a seemingly minor illness to conclude the week, Thomas' value is taking hit due to the return of the do-everything Mark Ingram (hand). At the very least, Thomas should be a factor in the passing game. With an average of five targets per game this season, he could prosper against a Lions defense that has given up 31 catches (on 44 targets) for 291 yards across six outings.