Thomas (hamstring) was a full practice participant Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

A hamstring issue was noted only days before a Week 16 showdown with the Falcons, and while Thomas proceeded to play a season-low 62.5 percent of the snaps on offense, he hauled in four of five passes for 66 yards. He one-upped himself in the regular-season finale, reaching 90 receiving yards for the fifth time in eight games to close out the year. With the injury more or less an afterthought heading into the weekend, Thomas will seek to replicate his success from two earlier matchups with the Panthers, against whom he totaled 12 catches (on 17 targets) for 157 yards and two touchdowns.

Thomas (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas' minor hamstring injury kept him limited during multiple practices heading into the Saints' regular season finale against the Buccaneers last week as well, while the issue doesn't expect to threaten his potential availability for Sunday's wild-card matchup versus the Panthers. The Saints' No. 1 receiver has seen just 13 total targets throughout their past two contests combined, but he could be in line for a larger workload during the playoffs as he eases his way back to full strength.

Thomas secured six of eight targets for 94 yards in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old put a fitting stamp on a successful sophomore campaign, going over the 100-reception mark and setting a new career high with 1,245 receiving yards. Thomas did see a drop from nine touchdowns to five as compared to his rookie season, but his overall production certainly gave fantasy owners in all formats plenty of reason to smile. He'll head into an NFC wild-card home tilt against the Carolina Panthers next Sunday looking to add to the 12 catches, 157 yards and two touchdowns he compiled against them in two regular-season games.

Thomas (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

A limited practice participant throughout the week, Thomas could return to his usual workload despite never quite making it back to a full practice. He had season-low marks for snap share (62.5 percent) and targets (five) in last week's 23-13 win over the Falcons. The Saints can't afford to take it easy, as a loss would put them in danger of falling to the No. 5 seed in the NFC.

Thomas (hamstring) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the second straight day, Thomas was held out of select drills, but the fact that he was merely on the practice field at all suggests he's trending toward playing Sunday in Tampa Bay. Though the Saints have clinched a playoff spot, they aren't guaranteed a home matchup in the wild-card round. Having their top receiver available Week 17 against the Buccaneers -- even with a potentially restricted workload -- would bolster the Saints' chances of coming away with a win in Tampa Bay, which would lock up a home game the following weekend.

Thomas (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Larry Holder of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas wasn't present for the portion open to the media, but he apparently managed some form of participation before the end of practice. He played through the same hamstring injury in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Falcons, catching four of five targets for 66 yards while playing less than three-quarters of the snaps on offense (62.5 percent) for the first time all season. While a Week 17 absence seems unlikely, Thomas could have his workload scaled back again. The Saints still have something to play for, as they can fall anywhere from Nos. 3-5 in the NFC playoff seeding.

Thomas (undisclosed) wasn't present during the portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Joel A. Erickson of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

A late addition to the injury report this past weekend, Thomas entered Sunday's matchup against the Falcons with a questionable designation due to a hamstring injury. He shed the concern by avoiding the inactive list and proceeded to haul in four of five passes for 66 yards, marking his 10th consecutive game with at least 50 receiving yards. Just a few days later, he appears as if he'll be a non-participant in the first session of Week 17 prep, but the reason won't be known until the Saints release an injury report.

Thomas (hamstring) nabbed four of five targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Deemed questionable heading into the Week 16 matchup, Thomas ultimately suited up for the contest, but his outing probably registered as a disappointment for those who rolled with him in DFS and the fantasy playoffs. Game flow seems to be at the root of Thomas' underwhelming outing, as the Saints never trailed and finished with a 31:29 run-to-pass ratio for the day. Assuming his hamstring doesn't act up again entering the regular-season finale in Tampa Bay, Thomas should have a good chance at besting his Week 16 numbers in a matchup with the Buccaneers' 32nd-ranked pass defense.

Thomas (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday versus the Falcons, Nick Underhill of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Saints caused a stir with the addition of Thomas to the injury report Saturday. After a pregame workout, though, his hamstring was deemed ready to handle the rigors of game action. During the Saints' previous matchup with Atlanta two weeks ago, Thomas posted 10 catches (on 14 targets) for 117 yards and one touchdown, all season bests for the second-year wide receiver.

Thomas (hamstring) is expected to play Sunday against Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas was a late addition to the injury report Friday, so this situation needs to be monitored closely despite this report. Fantasy players will want to check his status in warmups before the Saints kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday. In the event that Thomas is limited or out Sunday, the Saints would turn to fellow wideouts Ted Ginn (who is slated to return from a rib injury), as well as Brandon Coleman, Willie Snead and Tommylee Lewis.