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Saints' Michael Thomas, Packers Davante Adams may be out

The Associated Press
September 26, 2020 at 4:37AM
This is a 2017 photo of Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team. This image reflects the New Orleans Saints active roster as of Monday, Jun 5, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS17
Thomas (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Both the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints likely will be missing their star receivers for their Sunday night matchup.

The Saints have ruled out 2019 Offensive Player of the Year Michael Thomas, which means he will miss a second straight game because of an ankle injury.

Packers coach Matt LaFleur says it's "probably doubtful" that Davante Adams will play Sunday night at New Orleans because of a hamstring injury.

Adams hasn't practiced this week since leaving the Packers' 42-21 victory over the Lions in the second half. LaFleur has said there's a possibility Adams could play even without practicing all week if the three-time Pro Bowl selection feels fine on Sunday.

Adams has 17 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns this season. He caught 14 passes in a season-opening victory at Minnesota to tie Don Hutson's 78-year-old franchise record for receptions in a game.

Thomas had three catches for 17 yards through most of a season-opening victory over Tampa Bay before he was rolled up on by Saints running back Latavius Murray in the fourth quarter and went limping off the field because of an ankle injury.

Golladay back

Kenny Golladay's strained hamstring is not 100%, but the Lions' No. 1 receiver is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Cardinals.

"God willing," Golladay said. "I'm going to try everything in my power to be out there with the guys."

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Golladay took part in his third straight practice Friday and ran a series of routes during individual drills while showing no sign of the injury that kept him out of action the last two weeks.

The Lions officially listed him as questionable on their injury report.

"Definitely feeling a lot better," Golladay said. "Wouldn't say it's 100 percent. I really wouldn't even put a percentage on it, I just know I'm not 100 percent. Like I said, I'm going to do everything I can. Hopefully I showed enough that I can be out there."

Etc.

• Nick Mullens will start at quarterback Sunday for the 49ers in place of the injured Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) but won't have All-Pro tight end George Kittle as an option.

Garoppolo didn't practice all week because of a high ankle sprain suffered last week but wasn't ruled out for this week's game until Friday.

Kittle will miss a second straight game after spraining his knee in the opener.

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• The Raiders will be without speedy rookie receiver Henry Ruggs III because of injuries to his knee and hamstring.

• The Bills will be without rookie running back Zack Moss (toe) against the Rams.

• Falcons receiver Julio Jones still has a chance to play against the Bears after missing practice this week because of a hamstring injury.

This is a 2017 photo of Davante Adams of the Green Bay Packers NFL football team. This image reflects the Green Bay Packers active roster as of Monday, June 12, 2017 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) ORG XMIT: NFLHS17
Adams (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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