Injury Update: Saints vs Rams – Latest on Chris Olave, Tutu Atwell, Cameron Jordan, and More in Week 16 Thursday Night Football (TNF)
The New Orleans Saints, victorious with a 24-6 home win over the New York Giants in Week 15, are poised to secure a three-game winning streak as they face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football at So-Fi Stadium.
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With both teams aiming for a postseason boost, the stakes are high for this matchup. Furthermore, the Saints aspire to break a four-year road game victory drought on Thursday Night Football and seek their first road triumph against the Rams in fourteen years.
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Heading into Thursday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams have six players listed on their injury report. Seasoned offensive tackle Rob Havenstein, sidelined last weekend due to a groin injury, is expected to return after being a full participant in Tuesday’s walkthrough. Wide receiver Tutu Atwell, recovering from a concussion, is anticipated to play after clearing the protocol.
However, defensive back Tre Tomlinson (hamstring) and offensive lineman Joe Noteboom (foot) were limited during the week’s walkthrough, casting doubt on their availability against the Saints.
Tutu Atwell’s Recovery Status for TNF:
Wide receiver Tutu Atwell, who suffered a head injury in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, spent the previous week in the concussion protocol. Despite resuming full practice participation before the Washington Commanders game, he couldn’t clear the protocol in time. According to Rams head coach Sean McVay, Atwell has now cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to be back for Thursday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints.
New Orleans Saints Injury Report for Week 16 Thursday Night Football:
The New Orleans Saints unveiled their injury report for the crucial Week 16 road game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday and Tuesday. Cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. (knee), defensive end Isaiah Foskey (quadricep), and offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (knee) were designated as Did Not Participate (DNP) on Tuesday, making their availability doubtful.
Wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) and running back Kendre Miller (ankle), initially listed as DNPs on Monday, were upgraded to “limited participation” on Tuesday. Additionally, defensive ends Cam Jordan (ankle), Carl Granderson (shoulder), and Payton Turner (toe) had “limited” participation on Tuesday.
Chris Olave’s Injury Status for TNF:
After sustaining an ankle injury two weeks ago, wide receiver Chris Olave is racing against time to recover for the Week 16 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Initially marked as DNP on Monday’s injury report, Olave’s status was upgraded to “limited in practice” on Tuesday. Despite missing the Giants game, the limited participation during Tuesday’s walkthrough raises hope for Olave’s availability in Week 16.
Cameron Jordan’s Injury Status for TNF:
Standout defensive end Cameron Jordan of the New Orleans Saints, dealing with an ankle issue, was limited during Monday and Tuesday’s walkthrough practices. While the full extent of his injury remains unknown, his consecutive limited participations suggest he may be available for Thursday’s game. Jordan’s status is expected to be decided closer to game time.
