The New Orleans Saints will kick off against the Minnesota Vikings without their top quarterback, running back, and wide receiver while managing injuries. Jameis Winston (back/ankle) and Michael Thomas (foot) were both ruled out preemptively, but Alvin Kamara (rib) joined them on the inactive list pregame. Here is who will be sidelined for both teams:
Minnesota Vikings inactive players
- CB Andrew Booth
- LB Luiji Vilain
- OG Chris Reed
- OT Vederian Lowe
- DE Esezi Otomewo
New Orleans Saints inactive players
- LG Andrus Peat (injury)
- S Marcus Maye (injury)
- WR Michael Thomas (injury)
- QB Jameis Winston (injury)
- RB Alvin Kamara (injury)
- RB Tony Jones Jr.
- TE Nick Vannett
