Saints rule out Elliss, Jennings and Wright for Vikings; Kamara questionable, Olave cleared
New Orleans will be without three starters Sunday against the 4-0 Vikings, while Chris Olave is set to play and Alvin Kamara's status stays uncertain.
NEW ORLEANS: The Saints will be without linebacker Kaden Elliss, edge rusher Anfernee Jennings and rookie guard Jeremiah Wright for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings at the Caesars Superdome, according to the final injury report released Friday.
Elliss (calf) and Jennings (knee) will miss their second straight game. Wright entered the concussion protocol Thursday and did not practice Friday.
Six Saints are questionable: running back Alvin Kamara (back), safety Julian Blackmon (shoulder), receiver Barion Brown (thigh), linebacker Jaylan Ford (ankle), safety Lorenzo Styles Jr. (calf) and defensive lineman Christen Miller (illness). Kamara missed Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday and Friday.
The better news for the offense: wide receiver Chris Olave, who was in a walking boot Thursday after his foot was stepped on, practiced fully Friday and is set to play. Head coach Kellen Moore told reporters Olave is "good to go." Quarterback Tyler Shough (left hand) also practiced fully.
Minnesota (4-0) will be without left tackle Christian Darrisaw (concussion) and cornerback Charles Demmings (hamstring). Wide receivers Justin Jefferson (ankle) and Jordan Addison (hamstring) are questionable after limited practice weeks.
Kickoff is set for noon CT Sunday at the Caesars Superdome, where the 1-3 Saints try to hand the unbeaten Vikings their first loss.
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