The New Orleans Saints go into the season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an expansive injury report. It’s only fitting seeing that it’s been a constant for New Orleans all year long.
Derek Carr was ruled out earlier this week due to a fractured hand. Spencer Rattler will close out the season with his third consecutive start. The young quarterback will do so without a pair of starting offensive linemen yet again.
Kendre Miller was also ruled out earlier this week after being unable to pass concussion protocol. Alvin Kamara was a gametime decision as the Saints tested his functionality after his groin injury. The running backs will be Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jamaal Williams. Chris Olave isn’t playing but he isn’t listed on the inactive list because he’s still on injured reserve.
On the bright side, Marquez Valdes-Scantling will be on the field for Rattler. He exited last week’s game after absorbing a big hit.
Here are the inactive players for Week 18:
New Orleans Saints inactive players
- QB Derek Carr (Left Hand)
- RB Alvin Kamara (Groin)
- RB Kendre Miller (Concussion)
- LB Pete Werner (Concussion)
- LB Willie Gay Jr.
- WR Mason Tipton
- DT Khristian Boyd
Tampa Bay Buccaneers inactive players
- C Jamel Dean (Knee)
- S Antoine Winfield Jr. (Knee)
- DL C.J. Brewer
- WR Kameron Johnson
- G Royce Newman
- TE Cade Otton
- OLB Jose Ramirez
