NEW ORLEANS—
The Saints will play a third consecutive game without running back Pierre Thomas.Thomas was listed as "out" on the official report the Saints submitted to the NFL Friday. Thomas sprained his left ankle against the Falcons and has missed subsequent games against Carolina, and at Arizona.
Cornerback Randall Gay will also miss the Tampa Bay with a head injury. Coach Sean Payton said earlier this week that Gay was having headaches. He suffered a concussion in week 2 on a Monday night at San Francisco.
Tracy Porter and Reggie Bush are both out. Bush said additional xrays on his broken leg will be taken next week.
Defensive end Will Smith is listed as questionable with a groin injury.
Tha Bucs have three players they list as questionable, including wide receiver Mike Williams.