Sports Illustrated
New Orleans and Las Vegas face a Friday injury slate ahead of their Sunday matchup, with the Saints dealing with at least two absences and possibly more, while the Raiders have one confirmed out and several questionables. The Saints, missing Barion Brown due to a hamstring and dealing with a toe injury to Christen Miller, must rely on a shallow receiving corps and a rotation of returners, testing depth at wide receiver. New Orleans expects to lean on veterans and a committee approach to replace Brown, while hoping several players previously limited or sidelined by injury can contribute. The Raiders' status includes Treydan Stukes out and Aidan O’Connell, Brock Bowers, and Kwity Paye dealing with varying issues, shaping a cautious game plan. The outcome could hinge on how each team navigates limited offensive weapons and the durability of key defenders, with kickoff set for 3:25 p.m. CT at the Caesars Superdome.