There we go: the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons published their final injury report ahead of Week 1’s much-anticipated rivalry game. But there is still some uncertainty surrounding multiple players dealing with injuries. Let’s break it down.
From Atlanta: the big story surrounds first-round wide receiver Drake London (knee), who will work out in front of trainers and coaches on Saturday to determine whether or not he can go on Sunday. He’s listed as questionable.
As for New Orleans: wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring), linebacker Pete Werner (groin), center Erik McCoy (calf), and safety J.T. Gray (hamstring) were all limited on Wednesday and Thursday, with McCoy and Werner upgraded to full participation on Friday. Thomas is officially questionable to play, as is safety Tyrann Mathieu (illness), who was a surprise absence. Here’s the full report:
Atlanta Falcons injury report
| Player | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| TE Parker Hesse (NIR-personal) | DNP | Full | Full | |
| CB Darren Hall (quadricep) | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| WR Drake London (knee) | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
New Orleans Saints injury report
| Player | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| WR Tre’Quan Smith (groin) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| RB Dwayne Washington (hamstring) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| CB Paulson Adebo (ankle) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| T Landon Young (hip) | DNP | DNP | Limited | Questionable |
| T Tanner Owen (NIR-personal) | DNP | N/A (released) | N/A (released) | N/A (released) |
| WR Michael Thomas (hamstring) | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| C Erik McCoy (calf) | Limited | Limited | Full | |
| LB Pete Werner (groin) | Limited | Limited | Full | |
| S J.T. Gray (hamstring) | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| S Tyrann Mathieu (illness) | DNP | Questionable |
