Brees (foot) was limited in practice Thursday, the Saints' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a limited showing Thursday, Brees will log more practice reps than a week ago if he completes individual drills Friday as well. Don't expect much more activity, though, as he treads carefully on the Grade 2 tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot, which he sustained in Week 15.

Brees (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, the Saints' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brees brushed off a torn plantar fascia in his right foot to post his second-most yards (412) of the season Sunday against the Jaguars. If he follows last week's practice schedule, he'll sit out Thursday as well before returning in a limited capacity to wrap up the week. Barring a setback, though, he'll be under center Sunday against the Falcons' 15th ranked pass defense.

Brees (foot) completed 25 of 36 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 38-27 win over the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Brees played through his right foot injury last week, and ended up posting big numbers in the second half. That rolled over into the first half of Sunday's win against Jacksonville, as he threw for over 250 yards and two scores. Assuming he didn't suffer any setbacks, he'll play on the road against NFC South rival Atlanta next week.

Brees (foot) is listed as active Sunday versus the Jaguars, Evan Woodbery of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With nothing to play for in reality, Brees would be excused for missing the second game of his career due to injury, but a Grade 2 tear of the plantar fascia near his right heel won't stop him from being under center on the Saints' first offensive snap. Aside from a lack of mobility, pain tolerance will likely determine his level of comfort in the pocket, as evidenced by the "horrible, miserable" discomfort that the 37-year-old endured throughout the week. If he's eventually pushed to the sidelined, either Matt Flynn or rookie Garrett Grayson would be entrusted with QB duties.

Brees (foot) is expected to start Sunday against the Jaguars, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

EDGE Analysis

Brees is dealing with a torn plantar fascia, an injury that has sidelined plenty of players, but Brees has said throughout the week that he will play through the ailment. He'll have tight end Ben Watson (knee) available to him, so while he will be physically hobbled, he'll have nearly all of his receivers available.

Brees (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

It's not immediately clear how much work Brees got in Friday, but with him listed as questionable, he will have a chance to play Sunday as he expects. If Brees does play Sunday, he will take on a Jaguars team that allowed just one touchdown pass over its last two games after giving up seven passing scores in the previous two weeks.

Although Brees (foot) didn't practice Thursday, he has "every intention" of playing Sunday against the Jaguars, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Little has changed in Brees' quest to take the field less than a week removed from injuring his foot, which he confirmed as a Grade 2 tear of the plantar fascia near his right heel, according to Evan Woodbery of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. If rehabilitation rather than practice dominates this week, he won't be removed from consideration for the Week 16 start, but actually playing will likely be an issue of pain tolerance, as the ailment afflicts his plant foot. The Saints would almost certainly turn to Matt Flynn rather than Garrett Grayson, if Brees requires additional rest.

Coach Sean Payton suggested that if Brees (foot) practices Thursday, it will be in a limited fashion, ESPN's Mike Triplett reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brees is dealing with a torn plantar fascia and was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report. For now, Payton continues to describe Brees' Week 16 status as a "day by day" situation, with veteran Matt Flynn and rookie Garrett Grayson representing the 5-9 Saints' possible options at QB on Sunday against the Jaguars if Brees sits this weekend.

Brees (foot) wouldn't have practiced Wednesday, if the Saints had held drills, Evan Woodbery of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the fantasy playoffs in full swing, Brees' bout with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot could have far-reaching consequences. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Brees is enduring "horrible, miserable pain," yet he's rehabbing around the clock with the aim of taking the field Sunday against the Jaguars. If he doesn't make the requisite progress as the week unfolds, the prospect of Matt Flynn or Garrett Grayson directing the Saints' offense will increase in kind.

Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Brees (foot) is considered day-to-day, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The "day-to-day" designation means Brees has a chance to play Sunday against the Jaguars, but with Saints out of the playoff hunt, the team may opt to hold him out even if he believes he is able to play. A final decision on Brees' status will not be made for another day or two, but if he is unable to play in Week 16, either Matt Flynn or Garrett Grayson will get the start in his place.