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There was some optimism that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas could play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, but the Saints are protecting him from himself by ruling him out for Week 2 because of his ankle injury.

Thomas will be joined on the inactive list by defensive end Marcus Davenport (elbow) and linebacker Chase Hansen (hip). However, rookie first-round pick Cesar Ruiz is expected to play, though he’ll likely start at right guard rather than his college position at center.

On the other side of the field, the Raiders have not ruled out any players, but several have their status up in the air. Both starting right tackle Trent Brown (calf) and his backup Sam Young (groin) are doubtful to play, while dynamic rookie wideout Henry Ruggs III (knee) and guard John Simpson (shoulder) are questionable.

The full injury report:

From the Saints

Player	Sept. 17	Sept. 18	Sept. 19	Sept. 20	Game Status
DE Marcus Davenport (elbow)	DNP	DNP	DNP		Out
WR Michael Thomas (ankle)	DNP	DNP	DNP		Out
WR Emmanuel Sanders (not injury related)	DNP	Full
G/C Cesar Ruiz (ankle)	Limited	Full	Full
S P.J. Williams (hamstring)	Full	Full	Full
LB Chase Hansen (hip)		Limited	DNP		Out

From the Raiders

Player, injury	Sept. 17	Sept. 18	Sept. 19	Sept. 20	Game Status
CB Damon Arnette (wrist/thumb)	Full	Full	Full
T Trent Brown (calf)	DNP	DNP	DNP		Doubtful
C Rodney Hudson (not injury related)	DNP
G Richie Ingognito (Achilles)	DNP	Limited	Limited
RB Josh Jacobs (ankle)	Full	Full	Full
DE Arden Key (knee)	Full	Full	Full
LB Nick Kwiatkoski (pectoral)	DNP	DNP	DNP		Doubtful
WR Henry Ruggs III (knee)	DNP	DNP	Limited		Questionable
TE Jason Witten (not injury related)	DNP
T Sam Young (groin)	DNP	DNP	DNP		Doubtful
CB Lamarcus Joyner (not injury related)		DNP	Full
G John Simpson (shoulder)		Limited	Limited		Questionable

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