New Orleans Saints declare Jameis Winston doubtful and Michael Thomas out for Week 4 game vs. Minnesota Vikings in London
Introduction
On Friday, September 30th, 2022 the New Orleans Saints declared that their veteran quarterback, Jameis Winston, is doubtful to play in this Sunday's game in London, England versus the Minnesota Vikings, and the New Orleans Saints star wide receiver, Michael Thomas, has been ruled out of their week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings as well.
Injuries to Key Players
Neither the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback in Winston, who is suffering from a back / ankle injury, and the New Orleans Saints starting wide receiver Thomas, who is dealing with a lingering foot injury, has been able to practice throughout this week in preparation for the New Orleans Saints game against the Minnesota Vikings across this pond this Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The New Orleans Saints Back - Up Quarterback
As for the New Orleans Saints back - up quarterback, Andy Dalton, will be ready to play this Sunday in the case that Winston, who is considered doubtful and will most likely not play, is listed as inactive for this weekend’s football game versus the Minnesota Vikings.
The New Orleans Saints signed Dalton to a 1 - year contract during the 2022 NFL offseason following the New Orleans Saints playing four different quarterbacks during the 2021 – 2022 NFL season because of various injuries and the NFL’s COVID - 19 protocol.
Media Statements
"Our plan right now is to have Andy ready to go," the New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen stated. "We'll see how things go overnight, but Andy will be ready to go if that's the direction that we go."
In fact, Dalton does have some experience playing overseas in London as Andy played in 2 - games there when he was the starting quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals that included a 27 to 27 tie back in the 2016 – 2017 NFL season vs. the Washington Redskins / Commanders. The present - day quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, Kirk Cousins, also has played in England before as well.
Jameis Winston’s Football Career Achievements, Honors, & Awards
- NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2015)
- NFL Passing Yards Leader (2019)
- PFWA All - Rookie Team Selection (2015)
- BCS National Champion (2013)
- Heisman Trophy Award Winner (2013)
- Walter Camp Award Winner (2013)
- Manning Award Winner (2013)
- Davey O'Brien Award Winner (2013)
- Associated Press College Football Player of the Year Award Winner (2013)
- Sporting News College Player of the Year Award Winner (2013)
- ACC Athlete of the Year Award Winner (2014)
- ACC Player of the Year Award Winner (2013)
- ACC Rookie of the Year Award Winner (2013)
- ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year Award Winner (2013)
- Consensus All - American Selection (2013)
Michael Thomas’ Football Career Achievements, Honors, & Awards
- NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award Winner (2019)
- 2 - Time First - Team All - Pro Selection (2018, 2019)
- 3 - Time NFL Pro Bowl Selection (2017, 2018, 2019)
- 2 - Time NFL Receptions Leader (2018, 2019)
- NFL Receiving Yards Leader (2019)
- PFWA All - Rookie Team Selection (2016)
- College Football Playoff National Champion (2015)
Sources:
“New Orleans Saints say QB Jameis Winston doubtful, WR Michael Thomas out vs. Minnesota Vikings in London” , espn.com, Friday, September 30, 2022.
“Jameis Winston”, pro-football-reference.com, Friday, September 30, 2022.
“Michael Thomas”, pro-football-reference.com, Friday, September 30, 2022.
