Thomas (knee) didn't participate in the open portion of practice Wednesday, Joel Erickson of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas built up from no activity last Wednesday to a full session Friday, so the groundwork has already been established for management of his knee injury. His official workload this Wednesday will be known when the Saints release their first Week 10 injury report.

Thomas brought in eight of 11 targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas led the Saints in receptions and targets, logging 11 looks for the third time this season in the process. The second-year wideout's performance this season hasn't been underwhelming by any stretch -- he's averaging a solid 6.3 receptions and 68.1 receiving yards over his first eight games -- but he's only reached the end zone twice, and not since Week 4. Therefore, he continues to make for a fine asset in PPR formats and DFS cash games in particular due to his reliability, but he's yet to flash the next-level upside that many still feel he possesses. The Saints' renewed emphasis on the running game this season also isn't necessarily helping matters in terms of taking Thomas' production to the next level. He'll try to improve on his numbers against the Bills in a Week 10 road matchup.

Thomas led his team with seven catches for 77 yards on eight targets in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas' longest and most memorable catch was a 23-yard reception in the third quarter which gave quarterback Drew Brees 6,000 career completions. Brees' top receiver after Brandin Cooks' offseason departure hasn't demonstrated the explosiveness fantasy owners were hoping for, but he's provided a solid floor with over 75 yards in five of seven games.

Thomas (knee) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears, Nick Underhill of The New Orleans Advocate reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas' absence from Wednesday's practice created some concern, but he returned as a limited participant Thursday and closed out the week with a full session. He should be fine to handle his usual hefty role, facing a Chicago defense that's come on strong the past three weeks.

Thomas (knee) was on the field for the portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas was held out of practice Wednesday but returned as a limited participant Thursday, with Saints coach Sean Payton saying that the wideout's knee injury isn't a long-term concern. Payton didn't comment on Thomas' status for Sunday's game against the Bears, but there may be some clarity once the Saints release their final injury report Friday afternoon.

Thomas (knee) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Predictably, there was some worry when Thomas was listed on Wednesday's injury report as a non-participant due to a knee injury. On Thursday morning, head coach Sean Payton calmed those concerns, mentioning Thomas' health won't be impacted long term. An appearance, albeit limited, Thursday bodes well for availability in Week 8, but Thomas will nonetheless be monitored closely in advance of Sunday's matchup with the Bears.

Thomas (knee) participated in the open portion of Thursday's practice, Herbie Teope of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Earlier Thursday, head coach Sean Payton alleviated concerns about Thomas' knee injury, telling Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune that the ailment isn't a long-term issue. Thomas backed up his boss' assessment with a subsequent appearance at practice, but his activity level won't be known until the injury report is released.

Head coach Sean Payton believes Thomas' knee injury is not a long-term concern, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas emerged from Sunday's 26-17 win over the Packers with 82 receiving yards, and despite no word of an injury in the aftermath, he sat out Wednesday's practice with what was classified as a knee injury. His participation level in Thursday's practice should serve as a better indicator of his availability Week 8 against the Bears.

Thomas was held out of Wednesday's practice with a knee injury, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas didn't seem to have any issues in Sunday's 26-17 win over the Packers, catching seven of 11 targets for 82 yards while logging 79 percent of the offensive snaps. Even though no injury was reported in the aftermath of the contest, his first practice absence of the season is cause for some degree of concern. Thomas could put himself on track for Sunday's game against the Bears with a Thursday return to practice.

Thomas brought in seven of 11 targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 26-17 win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas drew even with Ted Ginn, Jr. for the team lead in receptions on the afternoon while also pacing the club in targets. The second-year wideout continues to garner plenty of attention from quarterback Drew Brees, as he's seen 11 targets in two of the past three games. While he's yet to log a 100-yard effort, the 24-year-old is clearly the Saints' No. 1 receiver and has the frame to serve as a consistent red-zone threat. He'll look to put together another strong performance when the Saints take on the Bears in a Week 8 home tilt.