According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Saints’All-Pro wideout Michael Thomas is expected to return to practice on Wednesday and should play against Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild-Card game this weekend. 

Saints’ head coach Sean Payton was recently asked about Thomas’ status for the playoffs but didn’t offer many details on the matter.

“I know he’s been working at it,” said Payton. “But we’ll get a better feel this week how he’s progressing.”

Thomas suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 against Tampa Bay Buccaneers and missed the next six games as a result. The 27-year-old wideout returned in Week 9, but the injury continued to trouble him, causing the Saints to place him on Injured Reserve for their final three weeks of the regular season.

In seven games he played in 2020, Thomas had 40 receptions for 438 yards but failed to get a single touchdown catch.

While the Saints hardly missed a beat with Michael Thomas out, having him back on the field should make a big difference. Thomas has been productive under the spotlight in previous postseason appearances, totaling 53 catches for 493 yards and three TDs in five games.

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The Eagles decided to bench starter Carson Wentz in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts for the Saints game, and the gamble paid off in a big way. Hurts gave Philly’s offense a much-needed boost, throwing for 167 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for additional 106 yards.

Hurts had help in the form of second-year running back Miles Sanders, who ran for 115 yards and two TDs including a spectacular 82-yard touchdown run in the first half. The pair became the first Eagles’ QB/RB duo to hit the 100+ yards marks in a single game since Donovan McNabb and Duce Staley did it in 2002.

Hurts and Sander domination on the ground also put an end to the Saints’ impressive streak against running. New Orleans’ defense didn’t allow a player to rush for 100 yards or more for the past 56 games.

“He played awesome, man,” Sanders praised Hurts after the game. “He’s so confident. He’s a natural leader. We just needed that, and he gave us that spark starting from last week.”

Philly held a 17-0 lead at halftime but allowed 14 unanswered points in the third quarter. It seemed that the Saints will manage to get back in the game at the start of the final period, but the Eagles’ defensive end Josh Sweat made a big play by strip-sacking Taysom Hill and set up his offense for a score.

Saints responded with a touchdown of their own but didn’t have enough time to complete the comeback.

The win kept Eagles in the chase for NFC East title and extended their playoff hopes. Saints, on the other hand, are now 10-3 and no longer hold the top position in the conference.

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Burton’s positive COVID-19 positive test result was confirmed on Saturday, meaning that he was originally ineligible for selection for the Saints’ next game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

In order to confirm the results of Burton’s test, the fullback was administered another COVID-19 test that came back with a negative result. Burton’s close contacts were also given COIVD-19 tests, all of which came back with a negative result as well.

Burton’s availability is great news for the New Orleans Saints, who are now looking to rebuild after suffering back-to-back losses against the Las Vegas Raiders and the Green Bay Packers.

The Louisiana-based side currently sit in second place in the NFC South standings, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading the pack while the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons sit below the Saints.

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According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Saints’All-Pro wideout Michael Thomas is expected to return to practice on Wednesday and should play against Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild-Card game this weekend. 

Saints’ head coach Sean Payton was recently asked about Thomas’ status for the playoffs but didn’t offer many details on the matter.

“I know he’s been working at it,” said Payton. “But we’ll get a better feel this week how he’s progressing.”

Thomas suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 against Tampa Bay Buccaneers and missed the next six games as a result. The 27-year-old wideout returned in Week 9, but the injury continued to trouble him, causing the Saints to place him on Injured Reserve for their final three weeks of the regular season.

In seven games he played in 2020, Thomas had 40 receptions for 438 yards but failed to get a single touchdown catch.

While the Saints hardly missed a beat with Michael Thomas out, having him back on the field should make a big difference. Thomas has been productive under the spotlight in previous postseason appearances, totaling 53 catches for 493 yards and three TDs in five games.

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The Eagles decided to bench starter Carson Wentz in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts for the Saints game, and the gamble paid off in a big way. Hurts gave Philly’s offense a much-needed boost, throwing for 167 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for additional 106 yards.

Hurts had help in the form of second-year running back Miles Sanders, who ran for 115 yards and two TDs including a spectacular 82-yard touchdown run in the first half. The pair became the first Eagles’ QB/RB duo to hit the 100+ yards marks in a single game since Donovan McNabb and Duce Staley did it in 2002.

Hurts and Sander domination on the ground also put an end to the Saints’ impressive streak against running. New Orleans’ defense didn’t allow a player to rush for 100 yards or more for the past 56 games.

“He played awesome, man,” Sanders praised Hurts after the game. “He’s so confident. He’s a natural leader. We just needed that, and he gave us that spark starting from last week.”

Philly held a 17-0 lead at halftime but allowed 14 unanswered points in the third quarter. It seemed that the Saints will manage to get back in the game at the start of the final period, but the Eagles’ defensive end Josh Sweat made a big play by strip-sacking Taysom Hill and set up his offense for a score.

Saints responded with a touchdown of their own but didn’t have enough time to complete the comeback.

The win kept Eagles in the chase for NFC East title and extended their playoff hopes. Saints, on the other hand, are now 10-3 and no longer hold the top position in the conference.

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Burton’s positive COVID-19 positive test result was confirmed on Saturday, meaning that he was originally ineligible for selection for the Saints’ next game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

In order to confirm the results of Burton’s test, the fullback was administered another COVID-19 test that came back with a negative result. Burton’s close contacts were also given COIVD-19 tests, all of which came back with a negative result as well.

Burton’s availability is great news for the New Orleans Saints, who are now looking to rebuild after suffering back-to-back losses against the Las Vegas Raiders and the Green Bay Packers.

The Louisiana-based side currently sit in second place in the NFC South standings, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading the pack while the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons sit below the Saints.

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