Michael Thomas has 104 catches through his first 11 games, the most in NFL history.

Marvin Harrison had 100 catches through 11 games in 2002 with the Indianapolis Colts, the previous mark.

Thomas is on pace to catch 151 passes this season, which would best Harrison's record of 143.

Andrus Peat will miss the next six weeks after undoing surgery to repair a broken arm.

Peat was a Pro Bowl selection at guard last season for the New Orleans Saints.

After missing two games, Alvin Kamara will return to the field for the New Orleans Saints this weekend.

Kamara was dealing with knee and ankle injuries, but was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

"It's like a downfall, kind of, because I wish I was out there," Kamara said. "I'm happy to be back, just happy to be back practicing on the field with my teammates, happy to be back kind of like a regular functioning member of this team. Because when you're hurt, you're kind of like on the back burner a little bit. You kind of miss out."

Kamara said there's no jealousy involved after Latavius Murray excelled in his absence. He said he will be happy to share the workload with Murray going forward -- like he did in the past with Mark Ingram.

"It's not like I'm selfish. I don't need the ball every play. He's fully capable, too. So I think we'll get a good balance going, and it will be hard to stop," Kamara said

"And he was like, 'I'm good. I'm not tripping,'" he added. "I think it's an unselfish team. ... So however it shakes out, it shakes out. I'm ready."

Drew Brees missed five games with a thumb injury and will continue wearing a splint to protect the hand.

Brees returned to action in Week 8 and has practiced fully this week.

"I just feel comfortable doing it," Brees said of the splint. "I don't know how long tha'’ll be, but we'll see. But it feels fine."