NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints receivers Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are on the cusp of returning to New Orleans’ passing game at an opportune time. Both are practicing as the Saints prepare for a visit to Tampa Bay on Sunday night that will give the winner a leg up in the NFC South race. Their return would give the Saints two top receivers in a high-stakes matchup against a Buccaneers defense that leads the NFL in stopping the run. Thomas hasn’t played since Week 1 mostly because of ankle and hamstring injuries. Sanders missed the Saints’ last two games with COVID-19.
Saints’ Thomas, Sanders practice as Bucs clash looms
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws against the Chicago Bears in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)