Saints rely on defense, special teams to stay competitive amid injuries, led by Demario Davis, Tyrann Mathieu, and Blake Grupe

SleeperBot 2 days ago

The New Orleans Saints, experiencing a challenging season due to offensive injuries, are relying heavily on their defense and special teams to stay competitive, with standout performances from players like Demario Davis and Tyrann Mathieu. The team's defense, ranked in the top five in the NFL for sacks, and the special teams, led by kicker Blake Grupe, have been pivotal in keeping the Saints in the hunt for the NFC South crown.

SleeperBot • 14 hours ago

Jackson (calf) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

SleeperBot • 16 hours ago

Saunders (calf) was a full participant at the Saints' practice Friday, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

SleeperBot • 16 hours ago

Perry (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Falcons, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

SleeperBot • 18 hours ago

Ruiz (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

SleeperBot • 19 hours ago

Olave (hamstring) is considered day-to-day and listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

SleeperBot • 19 hours ago

Kamara (hip/ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Atlanta, Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

SleeperBot • 20 hours ago

Olave suffered a hamstring injury during Friday's practice, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

SleeperBot • 20 hours ago

Miller (hamstring) is expected to resume practicing Wednesday and return from injured reserve for Week 5 at Kansas City, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.