Rico Payton was a new addition to the report, which could be related to the flu bug going through the Saints locker room. We'll see where things end up with him as we get closer t

The New Orleans Saints have been struggling in the absence of star quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara, and it turns out that is unlikely to change. According to ESPN NFL Insider, "Saints ruled out RB Alvin Kamara and QB Derek Carr for Sunday's game vs. the Raiders."

The New Orleans Saints are still holding out hope that Derek Carr can return for a Week 17 game against the Las Vegas Raiders; Alvin Kamara likeliest to return in Week 18.