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Getty Images There was never much sign that Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas would be in the lineup against the Packers on Sunday night and official word that he won’t play came on Friday afternoon. A high-ankle sprain will keep Thomas out of the lineup for the second straight week. Thomas...

Getty Images It would be reasonable to expect more from Emmanuel Sanders, especially in the absence of Michael Thomas from the Saints lineup last week. But they’re confident the veteran wide receiver will find his place soon, and become a more productive part of their offense. “We are [just]...

Getty Images The Saints aren’t ready to sell tickets to games at the Superdome just yet, but they’re inching toward it with a trial run on Sunday night. The team announced today that 750 family members of players, coaches and staff will be allowed to attend Sunday night’s game against the...

Getty Images It looks like the Saints are likely going to be without wide receiver Michael Thomas against the Packers this weekend. Thomas was listed as not participating on Wednesday’s estimated practice report and he didn’t take part in Thursday’s actual return to the practice field. Thomas...

Getty Images Packers receiver Davante Adams said Wednesday his hamstring was better, but he was uncertain about his status for Sunday. It would seem that it remains that way a day later. Adams did not practice again Thursday. He played 38 of 73 snaps before his injury, catching three passes...

Getty Images Saints receiver Michael Thomas set the NFL record last season with 149 catches. He made 20 of those in the first two weeks. Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins has 22 catches already this season. His previous best through the first two games was 14 receptions, which he accomplished...

Getty Images Sean Payton had a black gaiter around his neck Monday night. The Saints coach just didn’t pull it up over his face enough to satisfy the league. The NFL fined him $100,000 and the Saints $250,000. Payton was one of five head coaches the NFL cited for not wearing a face covering...

Getty Images Saints quarterback Drew Brees may not have looked like himself last week, but he remains confident. Via Mike Triplett of ESPN.com, Brees said Wednesday: “I feel good, I feel good. Borderline great.” He’s looked anything but, with just 472 yards and 64.7 percent completions with...

Getty Images Packers head coach Matt LaFleur didn’t make wide receiver Davante Adams‘ hamstring injury sound overly serious when he spoke to reporters earlier this week, but he also didn’t rule Adams in for this Sunday’s game against the Saints. LaFleur said before Wednesday’s practice that...

Getty Images When the Saints didn’t place receiver Michael Thomas on injured reserve, the non-move implied that he’d be back within three weeks. And he very well may be. For now, however, he’s still not back at practice. If the Saints had practiced. The high-ankle sprain suffered by Thomas in...

Getty Images The NFL proved it is serious about making head coaches wear face coverings on the sideline. Pete Carroll, Kyle Shanahan, Vic Fangio, Sean Payton and Jon Gruden found that out the hard way. The NFL docked those five coaches $100,000 each and fined each of their teams $250,000. The...

Getty Images Monday night’s first-ever NFL game in Las Vegas included the kind of gamble that never should be made in the vicinity of a football field. An ESPN camera cart inched too close to the action, and a pair of Raiders collided with it. Safety Johnathan Abram seemed to be knocked out...

Getty Images The NFL fined a handful of coaches for not wearing masks on the sidelines during Sunday’s games and that led many to suggest more fines were coming after watching Monday night’s game. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and Saints head coach Sean Payton were both shown without masks on...

Getty Images You have to search to find a picture of Mike Tomlin without a face covering in 2020. In almost every photo, the Steelers coach is seen properly wearing a mask over his nose and mouth. That’s why Tomlin’s name wasn’t among the five coaches issued big fines for not wearing masks...

Getty Images The Packers placed offensive guard Lane Taylor on injured reserve Tuesday, the team announced. Taylor, 30, injured his right knee only 63 snaps into the 2020 season. He will require season-ending surgery. Lucas Patrick moved from left guard to right guard to replace Taylor in...

Getty Images The New Orleans Saints were not happy with their performance Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Head coach Sean Payton made the team get a jump start on their breakdown of the game before returning to New Orleans on Tuesday. According to Jeff Duncan of TheAthletic.com...

Getty Images The NFL dropped the hammer on five head coaches who kept their face coverings drooped below their chins for most if not all of their Week Two games. Per a league source, those were the only five coaches who faced any type of fine. Although 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, Broncos coach...

Getty Images The second half of Sunday’s game saw the Packers outscore the Lions 25-7 en route to a 42-14 victory that moved them to 2-0 on the season. While things looked great on the scoreboard, it wasn’t all positives for the Packers after halftime. Wide receiver Davante Adams left the game...

Getty Images When the NFL developed its policy that coaches must cover their mouths and noses on the sidelines, the NFL planned eventually to conduct COVID-19 testing on players and coaches three times per week. Now that the NFL is conducting, and likely will continue to conduct, COVID-19...

Getty Images It’s way too early to have the conversation as to whether Father Time has placed Drew Brees in jeopardy of being benched. By Monday, based on whether and to what extent the Packers shred the Saints, it may no longer be premature. Here’s a question that isn’t premature: What are...