New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma remains questionable for Sunday night’s game against the Detroit Lions after practicing on a limited basis Thursday. Coach Sean Payton said he “turned the corner” in his recovery from a lingering knee injury this week but said a decision hasn’t been made yet.

Michael DeMocker/The Times-Picayune
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar forces a fumble by
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs on Monday night at the Superdome.

Vilma had a clean-up surgery performed on the knee three weeks ago, with the idea that he’ll be able to be back to 100 percent for the Saints’ stretch run. The team hasn’t missed a beat in the meantime, though. The Saints are a perfect 4-0 without Vilma in the lineup this year – a testament to the performance of replacement Jo-Lonn Dunbar.

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