The New Orleans Saints may not have finished the preseason undefeated (3-1), but they accomplished just about every goal on their list.

Saints WR Marques Colston underwent a “microfracture surgical procedure” on his left knee in January, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported on Friday.

Saints head coach Sean Payton discussed a number of topics Thursday during an interview at the NFL Scouting Combine, including rehabilitation updates on WR Marques Colston and RB Reggie Bush. But it’s the player Peyton didn’t mention who should have the most interest to fantasy leaguers.

But it’s the player he didn’t mention that should have the most interest to fantasy leaguers.

New Orleans might have the league’s most explosive offense. And it is adding more firepower today at Carolina against the Panthers.

Saints inactives: QB Joey Harrington (3rd), WR Courtney Roby, WR Terrence Copper, CB Aaron Glenn, T Jermon Bushrod, WR David Patten, DT Antwan Lake, DT Sedrick Ellis.

Saints coach Sean Payton said on NFL Network’s Gameday Morning show that Reggie Bush, Marques Colston and Jeremy Shockey will all be involved in Sunday’s game in Carolina. It appears safe to start this trio in fantasy leagues.

Raiders inactives: QB Marques Tuiasosopo (3rd), WR Todd Watkins, DB Rashad Baker, DE Derrick Burgess, T James Marten, C John Wade, TE Ben Troupe. TE John Madsen.

Guys, I just found out that Marques Colston is OUT for Week 6. Bump up Lance Moore, Devery Henderson and Robert Meachem.

Saints WR Marques Colston is officially listed as questionable on the injury report, but it has been confirmed he will suit up against the Raiders on Sunday.

Saints WR Marques Colston is questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Raiders.

There have been reports that Saints WR Marques Colston will be active in Week 6.

Good news for fantasy football fans — Marques Colston was catching passes from Drew Brees on Wednesday. The bad news is that it did not help your fantasy football team.

At least not yet.

Vikings inactives: QB John David Booty (3rd), WR Sidney Rice, DB Madieu Williams, DB Benny Sapp, RB Thomas Tapeh, T Drew Radovich, T Marcus Johnson, DT Letroy Guion.

Analysis: WR Bernard Berrian is active and will start. WR Bobby Wade will see more targets in the passing game with Rice out.

Saints inactives: WR Marques Colston, CB Randall Gay, RB Aaron Stecker, CB Mike McKenzie, SS Roman Harper, LB Mark Simoneau, LB Scott Fujita, T Jermon Bushrod, DT Antwan Lake.

Analysis: The Saints defense is loaded with injuries, so upgrade all Redskins offensive skill position players this week.

Saints WR Marques Colston tore thumb ligaments on Sunday and will be sidelined four to six weeks.