New Orleans Saints injury report

Dec 31, 2009

The Saints held seven players out of practice Thursday -- tailback Pierre Thomas (ribs), receiver Lance Moore (ankle), tight end David Thomas (calf), linebacker Jonathan Vilma (knee), safety Darren Sharper (knee), safety Usama Young (sports hernia) and defensive end Bobby McCray (back).
Ten others were limited -- cornerback Jabari Greer (sports hernia), cornerback Randall Gay (concussion), linebacker Scott Shanle (concussion), defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee), tight end Jeremy Shockey (toe), tight end Darnell Dinkins (foot), guard Jahri Evans (toe), offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod (wrist), tailback Lynell Hamilton (shoulder) and long snapper Jason Kyle (back).

Payton did not give any indication of which players will play or how long they'll stay in the game. But he did suggest that he would like to get Greer some live snaps at Carolina. Greer has missed the last seven weeks with a groin/sports hernia injury and said Wednesday that he wants to get back on the field this week rather than have an extra week of rest.

Payton was also asked specifically about Vilma's injury, which he said is just a case of lingering soreness, but not a new injury or setback.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.