In preparation for their Week 12 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons in the 2023 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints have been closely monitoring the health of their roster. The Wednesday Injury Report revealed that seven key players had various degrees of health concerns.
Tight end Jimmy Grahamand tackle Ryan Ramczyk were held out of practice for rest, while cornerback Marshon Lattimore and guard/tackle James Hurstwere sidelined due to ankle and illness issues, respectively. Running back Kendre Miller was also unable to participate due to an ankle injury, and defensive end Isaiah Foskey was limited with a quadricep concern.
However, there was some positive news for the Saints as quarterbackDerek Carrwas a full participant in practice, indicating progress in his recovery from concussion protocol. The Saints will need to carefully manage their injured players as they aim to secure a crucial victory against the Falcons in Week 12.
On the other side of the field, the Atlanta Falcons are also dealing with their share of injuries as they prepare to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. Wide receiver Mack Hollins and defensive tackle David Onyemata were both limited in practice with ankle issues, while quarterback Taylor Heinicke had a hamstring concern.
ATLANTA FALCONS
Position
Name
Injury
Wednesday
WR
Mack Hollins
Ankle
LP
DT
David Onyemata
Ankle
LP
QB
Taylor Heinicke
Hamstring
LP
CB
Dee Alford
Ankle
LP
K
Younghoe Koo
Back
DNP
DL
Calais Campbell
NIR-Rest
DNP
Cornerback Dee Alford joined the list with an ankle injury, and kicker Younghoe Koo and defensive lineman Calais Campbell were held out of practice for rest. The Falcons will need to assess the status of these players closely as they aim to compete at their best against their division rival. With both teams navigating injury challenges, the Week 12 showdown promises to be a test of depth and resilience as they battle for supremacy in the NFC South.
