On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints will kick off their highly-anticipated 2022 regular season by traveling to take on the Atlanta Falcons. A focal point for that return to the gridiron will be the wide receiver corps the Saints will march out. Over the offseason, New Orleans has completely revamped its wide receiver room with the additions of veteran free agent Jarvis Landry and rookie sensation Chris Olave.
The proverbial cherry on top should be the return of All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas. While he was listed as questionable on Friday’s final injury report, all signs seem to point to the record-breaking wide receiver making his long-awaited return against the division-rival Falcons. As with all injuries, a veil of uncertainty lingers over Thomas’ hamstring issue which has kept him off the field since the Saints’ open practice in the Caesars Superdome on Aug. 22. But if Thomas does not make his return Sunday afternoon, I would be astonished. Bewildered, even.
