What It Means:

Thomas has now missed both practices to start the week, putting his Week 4 status in doubt for Sunday's matchup in London against the Minnesota Vikings. Jameis Winston (back/ankle) also hasn't practiced this week, so the Saints' passing attack could be missing two key components for their trip across the pond. Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry (ankle) should have larger target shares if Thomas is out. There would also be more snaps available for Tre'Quan Smith (concussion).

Through three weeks, MT has a 19.6% target share (second on the team) and an average depth of target of 10.8 yards. He has run a route on 81.2% of the Saints' dropbacks, which highlights the opportunities his absence would create for Smith and potentially others. The Vikings are ranked 19th in FanDuel points allowed per game to the wide receiver position this season.