The All-Pro wide receiver suffered what was diagnosed as a high-ankle sprain in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "Obviously, his presence is a difference, because you know at any moment he can make big plays," Brees said after Wednesday's practice. Thomas was named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year last season after breaking the NFL record with 149 receptions. New York is already down Crowder, Perriman, and Denzel Mims (injured reserve) at receiver, so potentially losing Berrios isn't ideal for Sam Darnold. NFL Week 3 injuries: George Kittle, Michael Thomas, ... and tweaked it again last week's loss to the Cowboys. Denzel Ward also appeared to take a step backwards, as he was limited on Thursday but did not practice on Friday. Thomas' availability ultimately will hinge on whether he is cleared by doctors, but the record-setting receiver "looked good" this weekend, according to the source. Brown and Jamison Crowder. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas, who will miss his second straight game Sunday night with a high ankle sprain, was "moving really well" during Friday's workout and wants to play in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, a league source told ESPN. But the Saints obviously targeted this week as a realistic possibility because they never placed him on injured reserve (which would have required him to miss at least three games). Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Hjalte Froholdt is the front-runner to start at center. Ryan Tannehill looks likely to continue his consistent play regardless, but a Brown return can only help him in Week 3's favorable matchup. Seeing that Thomas wasn’t able to log a single practice during the week, it isn’t a surprise to see him sidelined this week. 1 role in New Orleans’ passing attack. Chris Hogan will be getting a lot of targets Sunday. Two starters on offense could miss Sunday's game, as Sims and Moses are both questionable. If the 49ers play it safe, Jordan Reed becomes an immediate bargain play in DFS and a top-15 tight end for Week 3. Washington will be without linebacker Cole Holcomb again, but it appears veteran Thomas Davis will make his Washington debut after missing the first two games of the season, as will cornerback Kendall Fuller. This is especially worrisome since the Chargers have proven they are effective at rushing the passer. While Kevin Johnson is ready to return to the field after suffering a scary liver injury in training camp, Greedy Williams was listed as a limited participant in practice all week and will not play in Week 3. After suffering an ankle injury near the end of Week 1, Thomas hoped he would be able to return quickly from the injury. After Ruggs decided to give it a go on "Monday Night Football," he will be sitting in Week 3 due to knee and hamstring injuries. Right now, they're big question marks impacting our Week 3 wide receiver rankings and affecting possible sleepers to pick up off the waiver wire. The early reports … Andrews is learning to snap left-handed after breaking his thumb, but the Patriots won't give him that opportunity this week. https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2976316/michael-thomas With just one practice left and a few days left before they are set to take the field, some great players might be inactive in Week 3. Copyright © ClutchPoints. Unfortunately, the pain is lingering and he has missed two consecutive practices after straining the hamstring. METAIRIE, La. Set to take a soft Packers’ defense, Kamara is the RB1 in fantasy in Week 1. But, the explosive playmaker has now missed consecutive practices with a knee injury. Defensively, Atlanta will also be thin, with corners Kendall Sheffield (foot) and A.J. Similar to the situation in New Orleans, the biggest fantasy boost to the star receiver’s absence would be the running back. NFL Week 3 injuries: George Kittle, Michael Thomas, A.J. Emmanuel Sanders only had one catch in Thomas' absence, while Jared Cook and Tre'Quan Smith were the main beneficiaries. Since Thomas is not on injured reserve, there's a chance he returns next week -- but the Saints will rely on Alvin Kamara once again to carry the offense. "I know he's been itching to play. "And he's obviously a featured guy. In addition to all the injuries coming out of Week 2, there were a handful of top wide receivers who missed action altogether due to injury: Michael Thomas, Chris Godwin, Kenny Golladay, A.J. And they rank last in the NFL with 283 yards by wide receivers this season, with quarterback Drew Brees being scrutinized for not getting the ball downfield enough. He was still able to take part in some of practice, but his status for Week 3 is up in the air. Brown, Henry Ruggs among players ruled out A complete rundown of every single team's final injury report heading into Week 3 In Thomas' absence, they have lost two consecutive games for the first time in three years. Fortunately, per ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Smith-Schuster’s knee injury is believed to be relatively minor. The initial reports had suggested Thomas would miss multiple weeks with the injury, although he wasn't ruled out for Monday until the weekend despite not practicing all week. He racked up 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Week 2, drawing eight targets on the day. The Saints chose not to place Thomas on injured reserve, a move that would have required him to miss at least three games. Davante Adams, Julio Jones, Michael Thomas, and Chris Godwin, are all dealing with injuries, while the Steelers-Titans postponement is knocking out a couple of other injured WRs. The Giants are getting a beat-up 49ers team this Sunday, as they were absolutely ravaged by injuries at MetLife Stadium last week against the Jets. Harry and Edelman were both limited at practice Friday. Chris Hogan and Braxton Berrios have some PPR intrigue only if Crowder and Perriman are both out. Brown missed Week 2's game with a bone bruise on his left knee. The team did not go through a normal practice because they played on Monday, so the injury report was an estimation. / Michael Thomas Reportedly Feels ‘Fantastic,’ Could Play Monday Night in Vegas Michael Thomas Reportedly Feels ‘Fantastic,’ Could Play Monday Night in … 6:42 pm ET, NFL Latest: 49ers Starting Nick Mullens At QB, Cowboys' Prescott fractures ankle, undergoes surgery, Falcons fire coach Quinn, GM Dimitroff after 0-5 start, Haskins trade rumors: Five most logical landing spots, NFL reschedules eight games due to COVID-19, Shanahan explains decision to bench Garoppolo in loss, Mahomes, Aikman, players react to Prescott injury. Given the fact Thomas is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, it isn’t a surprise to see him sidelined for at least a week. After a brutal Week 2 of the 2020 season that saw several stars go down with ... Fantasy impact if Michael Thomas ruled out for Week 3. There remains some questions about Darren Waller and Josh Jacobs' availability, as they are both questionable for Sunday. Cook missed practice Wednesday after leaving Sunday night's loss to the Green Bay Packers early with a groin injury. Godwin made it out of concussion protocol Monday, though, according to Pro Football Talk. All odds are courtesy of William Hill Sportsbook. WEEK 3: Full waiver list | FAAB budget planner | Buy-low, sell-high. ... and lines for every Week 3 game. Meanwhile, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, there doesn’t seem to be much optimism that Adams will be available against the Saints. New Orleans' offense struggled without Thomas in this past Monday night's 34-24 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, leading to scrutiny over Drew Brees' lack of downfield passes. The 31-year-old receiver didn’t look right during Sunday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta might have no choice but to sit him in Week 3. Reports from the weekend suggest there's still a chance Brown's injury keeps him out longer. Safety Julian Blackmon was a limited participant all week with a knee injury, but did not have a game designation so it appears he's ready to go. Meanwhile, both Alvin Kamara and Jared Cook will likely see expanded roles in the offense until Thomas returns. If the Saints rule Thomas out before Sunday, this might be the best-case scenario for fantasy football owners. So it's good to have him back. Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead will see the majority of the touches in his absence. From a DFS angle or deep-league perspective, Russell Gage becomes a viable option if Jones is inactive. Green Bay appears to be playing it safe with Adams, who is third in the league with 17 receptions. The biggest beneficiary from Thomas’ absence would be star running back Alvin Kamara. It was Thomas’ first game since Week 6 of the 2017 season where he recorded fewer than four receptions. 1 receiver. Mack was a limited participant all week with a knee injury while Edwards was a full participant with a glute issue. Last week saw veteran free-agent signing Emmanuel Sanders put up his best performance as a member of the Saints. After a brutal Week 2 of the 2020 season that saw several stars go down with injuries, the NFL injury report heading into Week 3 is loaded with fantasy stars who are in jeopardy of missing time. The Jaguars were surely not the same team without DJ Chark on the field, who sat out due to chest and back injuries. The Ravens could be missing some key depth pieces on the defensive side of the ball, with Young already ruled out and two other players questionable. Wide receivers Anthony Miller (calf), Darnell Mooney (quad) and Allen Robinson (knee) were listed on the injury report but were full participants all week and appear ready for Sunday. At wide receiver, if Adams can’t suit up, there will be more opportunities for Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Additionally, the Eagles will also be without rookie wideout Jalen Reagor against the Bengals due to a thumb injury. Brandon Knight will play left tackle if Smith can't go.

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