METAIRIE, La. -- Michael Thomas' chances of playing this week are looking up after the New Orleans Saints receiver was officially listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Thomas, who has been sidelined by an ankle injury since Week 1, has practiced on a limited basis every day for two straight weeks. However, he was ruled out on Friday last week. So the "questionable" designation is an upgrade.
Sean Payton didn't offer any clues on Thomas' injury status after Friday's practice, though, when he was asked if the decision would come down to pain tolerance vs.