NFL-- Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas won't play for the New Orleans Saints against the Minnesota Vikings in week 4

Both starting quarterback Jameis Winston and top receiver Michael Thomas are set to miss the New Orleans Saints' Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings in London.

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The Saints quarterback's health has been deteriorating for weeks.

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The top choice in the 2015 NFL Draft received a hit to his back in the fourth quarter of the team's victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, which worried the medical staff.

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NFL insider Jay Glazer reported Winston suffered four back fractures and has been experiencing significant discomfort a week after the impact.

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Winston has been absent from the team's first few days of practise in preparation for their Sunday morning game in England.

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While head coach Dennis Allen and the quarterback attempted to assuage fans' fears by claiming that the missed practises were all part of a plan to ensure Winston was ready for game day.

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Jameis Winston, who did not practise today for the third day in a row, is unlikely to play on Sunday.

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In Jamie's absence, Andy Dalton will take the field against the Vikings.

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Jameis Winston is the seven-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler.

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