Both the Falcons and the Saints’ offensive lines will be without important players.
The centers for both teams were placed on injured reserve earlier in the week; Pro Bowler Erik McCoy is sidelined with a groin injury, while Drew Dalman is recovering from an ankle injury.
Along the front, neither will have any additional starts.
Not only were Cesar Ruiz and Kaleb McGary ruled out on Friday, though.
Due to an injury, Demario Davis, the heart and soul of the Saints, will miss his first game as a player. There is also another well-known name to be aware of.
Chris Olave, who strained his hamstring, was added to the list of injuries on Friday.
The standout wideout for the Saints is regarded as day-to-day, according to Adam Schefter.
Soft tissue injuries may be very tough to treat, and Olave has little chance of being fully recovered for Sunday because of the explosive nature of his position.
I do not know how likely it is that he will play, but if he can’t, the Falcons will soon find themselves in a scenario where they must win.
Raheem Morris would be remiss if the Saints lost at home against three of their best players: Demario Davis, Chris Olave, and Erik McCoy. It is not ideal if they lose that and have to win at the Superdome in New Orleans.
