Only one New Orleans Saints player missed Thursday's practice with an injury, Alvin Kamara practiced in a limited capacity and three starters were upgraded.
Offensive guards Cesar Ruiz (ankle) and Trevor Penning (ankle) and safety Justin Reid (concussion) were all listed as full participants in Thursday's practice after being limited earlier in the week.
Ruiz being a full participant is a significant development. The Saints regular starting right guard missed last week's game after spraining his ankle in the Week 4 loss to Buffalo, but he is on track to return to the lineup quicker than anticipated.
Kamara (limited, ankle) being at practice was also a good sign. Coach Kellen Moore indicated Wednesday that Kamara suffered his injury at practice, but Kamara clarified Thursday that the injury actually occurred in Sunday's win against the Giants.
The only player who missed Thursday's practice with injury was cornerback Isaac Yiadom (hamstring). Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was given a veteran rest day.
Tight end Juwan Johnson (ankle) and defensive end Chase Young (calf) were the other limited players. Guard Dillon Radunz (toe) and defensive tackle John Ridgeway (shoulder) were listed as full participants. The Saints have roughly two weeks remaining to activate Ridgeway from injured reserve.
On the Patriots side, cornerback Christian Gonzalez was added to the injury report with a hamstring injury, while linebacker Anfernee Jennings (ankle) was downgraded to DNP.