Saints receiver dealing with calf injury
The New Orleans Saints injury report contained some good news and some bad news Thursday (Jan. 17).
Receiver Keith Kirkwood (calf) and tight end Ben Watson (illness) both missed practice for the second consecutive day, but offensive linemen Andrus Peat (hand), Ryan Ramczyk (shoulder) and center Max Unger were all upgraded to full participants. (Times Picyanue)
Nerdy Football Analysis: Kirkwood played 53 snaps last week against the Eagles so if he misses, its likely Tre’Quan Smith will see increased reps against the Rams. It’s likely Watson will be active this week but the Saints do not involve their tight end much in the passing game making Watson or Dan Arnold fantasy afterthoughts.
