New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) is in doubt for Week 7 against the Panthers after missing practice on Thursday due to a new hamstring injury suffered in practice. Thomas suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 1 and could now miss his fifth straight game. He was benched in Week 5 for disciplinary reasons after punching a teammate in practice. New Orleans' offense has been up and down without their All-Pro receiver in the lineup, but quarterback Drew Brees did ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) was not present during the period of practice open to the media on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. Thomas hasn't appeared in a game since suffering a high-ankle sprain in the season-opener, and he tweaked his hamstring in practice this week, potentially making him questionable for Week 7 against the Panthers. The All-Pro wideout was set to return in Week 5 before the team's bye, but he punched a teammate in practice ...

The Carolina Panthers Defense, though improving and showing signs of efficiency, is not a viable starting option this week. They face the Saints, who have a potent offense consisting of Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, Jared Cook, and elite WR Michael Thomas, who could potentially return this week. In addition, the Saints have been the third-worst matchup for fantasy defenses. The Panthers' defense should be on the bench this week.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday with ankle and hamstring injuries. The hamstring injury is new and is something to watch, but Thomas' high ankle sprain is what has kept him out of action since the season-opener. It was believed that the All-Pro wideout would return in Week 5 before the team's bye, but the Saints sat him for disciplinary reasons after he punched a teammate in practice. Unless the ...

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said the team hasn't decided on whether wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) will play in Week 7 against the Panthers. "We'll see. I think he's feeling better. We really don't get into injuries or predictions, so you guys will be the first to know," Payton said. It was believed that Thomas was read to go in Week 5 -- the Saints had a bye in Week 6 -- but the All-Pro wideout was inactive because of a disciplinary decision after he got into a fight with a ...

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR LeaguesROSTERED: 0% of LeaguesANALYSIS: This will become the most savage move of any fantasy GM in your league if you pull it off, believe me. Thomas' upside is entirely tied to A.J. Green's status after he got sidelined this past Sunday with (supposedly; there are some "trade-me" conspiracy-whispers out there) a hamstring injury. If Green misses time, then Thomas should be in line for more opportunities as the WR3 of the Bengals against the Colts in Week 6.While...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Saints are reportedly holding Thomas out of the game as a disciplinary action after the star receiver got into an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend. Thomas had been listed as questionable for the game with an ankle injury. He has missed the team's past three games.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This will be the fourth-straight missed game for Thomas, who is still working his way back from a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 1. With Thomas out, wide receivers Tre'Quan Smith and Emmanuel Sanders will continue to see an uptick in targets while star running back Alvin Kamara will continue to be leaned on heavily.

As we get closer to kickoff, teams begin to announce who will be active and who will miss the upcoming game. To aid in keeping track of team’s final injury reports, here is the NFL Week 5 injury status and report tracker. As news comes out regarding a player’s availability, this page will be updated […]

Nearly four weeks ago, Saints receiver Michael Thomas suffered an injury — a high ankle sprain late in a Week 1 win over Tampa Bay. Fantasy football managers hope that Week 5 is when Thomas will make his long-awaited return to the field. Playing on Monday Night Football in Week 5, Michael Thomas will get […]