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New Orleans, La. – On Friday, Saints head coach Sean Payton confirmed New Orleans plans to start Drew Brees at quarterback after missing four weeks with 11 fractured ribs and a collapsed lung.

However, Brees will be without star wide receiver Michael Thomas who was ruled OUT with an ankle injury. It will be the 7th game Thomas has missed this season.

Nick Easton (concussion) and Malcom Brown (shoulder/calf) have also been ruled OUT.

Deonte Harris (neck) is questionable.

The Saints host the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday at 3:25 p.m.