Chris Olave is officially set to play against the Vikings on Sunday, a piece of news that has to have Saints fans breathing a huge sigh of relief, especially after a wild week of uncertainty surrounding their star wide receiver. Head coach Kellen Moore confirmed the news at Friday’s press conference.
Olave’s Foot Injury Had Everyone Talking
Seriously, Olave was spotted in a walking boot after Thursday’s practice. A *walking boot*! That immediately sends shivers down your spine for any player, let alone a key offensive weapon. Turns out his foot just got stepped on, a total fluke. The dude shook it off and was a full participant in the team’s final practice of the week, proving he’s good to go for Sunday’s matchup. It just shows you how quickly things can turn, and how tough these guys are to play through that kind of scare. You gotta wonder if he’s 100%, but Kellen Moore isn’t sounding any alarms.
Kamara Questionable Amid Other Injury Concerns
While Olave’s status got cleared up, running back Alvin Kamara is still up in the air for Sunday. He’s listed as questionable with a back issue, even though he did practice on Friday. Losing Kamara would be a huge hit to the Saints’ offense, no doubt. They’re also waiting on decisions for safety Julian Blackmon (shoulder), wide receiver Barion Brown (thigh), and defensive lineman Christen Miller (toe), who are all in the questionable category. On the definite bad news front, linebacker Kaden Elliss (calf), linebacker Anfernee Jennings (knee), and guard Jeremiah Wright (concussion) have all been ruled out. That’s a tough blow for their depth, especially on defense and the O-line.
The Saints are squaring off against the Vikings this Sunday, and getting Olave on the field is massive. Now it’s just a waiting game to see if Kamara can suit up, which could totally change the dynamic of that game. You know the whole team will be locked in for this one.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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