Saints coach Sean Payton thinks tight end Jimmy Graham will be able to manage the pain from his partially torn fascia, which limited Graham to 18 snaps Sunday.

“I think from a pain standpoint, my understanding is it can begin to diminish,” Payton said, via ESPN.com. “I know this – we’re not gonna sit here week to week discussing it. But I think it’s something he’ll be able to manage.”

Graham made the most of his snaps, catching a pair of touchdowns against Buffalo. He's expected to play Week 9 at the Jets.