Saints Final Injury Report | Week 18

Alvin Kamara will be a game time decision on Sunday, while only two players have been ruled out for the Week 18 finale against the Falcons.
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It's the final regular season injury report for the Saints, as they head into Week 18's matchup against the Falcons in need of a win to help keep their postseason aspirations alive. On the injury front, things are looking a little better, but there's one main concern going into Sunday. Here's how the final report looks for New Orleans.

Saints Final Injury Report vs. Falcons - Week 18

  • OUT: Lonnie Johnson (knee), Landon Young (knee)
  • QUESTIONABLE: Alvin Kamara (ankle), A.T. Perry (illness), Juwan Johnson (chest), Khalen Saunders (concussion), Kendre Miller (ankle/illness), Payton Turner (toe), J.T. Gray (illness)
New Orleans Saints Alvin Kamara Injured In Tampa Bay Game
Dec 31, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is brought down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Kamara was not spotted for a third straight day during the open portion of Friday's Saints practice made available to the media, and Dennis Allen revealed that he's made good progress this week but will be a game time decision. 

Miller, Johnson, Gray, Young and Nephi Sewell were also not spotted. Sewell (knee) was removed from the injury report, as he'll land on injured reserve for the Friday transactions. 

Chris Olave (ankle) and Erik McCoy (foot) do not carry a game designation going into Sunday. Allen also said that Payton Turner will be activated and will play on Sunday.

Falcons Final Injury Report - Week 18

  • OUT: Drew Dalman (ankle), DeMarco Hellams (concussion), Troy Andersen (pectoral)
  • QUESTIONABLE: Mike Hughes (concussion), Zach Harrison (knee), Taylor Heinicke (ankle)

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