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Kristian Garic Reporting

It's been nearly three months since Saints running back Pierre Thomas has suited up on game day for the black and gold. That could change this Sunday at home against the St. Louis Rams, according to Saints Coach Sean Payton.

"It was probably the first good full week (last week)that he's had where he has taken reps both on offense, worked on scout team and done a number of things," Payton said. "So I'm optimistic that we'll be able to get him into the lineup this week."

Thomas explained that his chances of playing this week are better. "I was told that, I feel confident this week," Thomas said.

The possibility of re-injuring his ankle is still real for Thomas, but as Coach Payton explained, it's more about getting Thomas in game shape.

"We were in pads last week and on Wednesday we had some full-go periods and so that's helpful. That's the challenge when you're out so long, getting back into that game shape," Payton told us. A really good indication on Thomas' playing status will be Wednesday when he participates in practice.

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