Michael Thomas is still a few weeks away from returning to action (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). The Saints star is already eligible to come off of the PUP list, but he can’t feasibly play again until sometime in November. 
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The sixth-year standout underwent surgery later than the Saints wanted, causing a rift between the parties. While Thomas and Sean Payton are believed to be on better terms, the Saints are surely still annoyed with the receiver’s decision.
Thomas missed much of the 2020 slate due to injuries and a one-game suspension. His stock has dipped a bit, but he’s still not far removed from back-to-back first-team All-Pro seasons, including the NFL’s single-season reception record (149) in 2019.
The Saints are near the NFL cellar in passing yards, unfamiliar territory for one of the game’s most prolific aerial offenses. Until Thomas returns, they’ll forge ahead with Marquez Callaway, Deonte Harris, Ty Montgomery, Chris Hogan, Kenny Stills, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey as their WRs.
Who dat guy gonna catch dem balls?
The main reason they’re in cellar for passing yards isn’t because of the receivers.
Well, whats the reason? Brees finished last season with qb rating of 106. Winston is at 108 presently. So, enlighten us all?
There’s more that calculates QB rating. Through 6 games what’s the passing yard difference between the two? That should show you where the problem is
Obviously it’s that the Saints have only played 5 games compared to most teams 6. But they also throttled the Packers in week 1, further skewing some stats.
During his time away from the game, Michael Thomas ventured to South Florida and purchased a tool to Fill-up his home workshop……
A MIAMI VISE !!
Well, whats the reason? Brees finished last season with qb rating of 106. Winston is at 108 presently. So, enlighten us all?