While the New Orleans Saints have time to salvage this season and a relatively weak upcoming schedule, they may have hit a new low point. The Saints (5-7) have lost three straight for the first time this season to fall a full game behind first-place Atlanta in the NFC South. Starting quarterback Derek Carr is in the concussion protocol for the second time in a month and also has throwing shoulder and rib injuries — all of which leave his status in doubt for upcoming games.
The New Orleans Saints have placed top cornerback Marshon Lattimore on injured reserve and elevated newly signed defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul from the practice squad to the active roster. The roster move on Saturday opens the possibility for Pierre-Paul to play Sunday in Atlanta.