Saints vs Buccaneers Thursday Injury Report

Coming off their first shutout loss in over 20 years last Sunday, the New Orleans Saints could use some positive news.

At 4-8, the Saints are in last place in the NFC South, but also only one and a half games out of first place in their putrid division.

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The team at the top of the division is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who sport a losing record of 5-6.

New Orleans travels to Tampa Bay for a Monday night matchup this week, before the Saints enter a bye week late in the season.

A win Monday night would keep the Saints slim division title hopes alive.

Player availability will play a huge role in the game.

The first injury report of the week was released this afternoon.

On a positive note, Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore was a limited participant. The coaching staff said last week he was close to returning, and his continued presence on the practice field is welcome.

Unfortunately, the Saints injury report is a long one, with 15 players being listed.

A number of key players for both teams were unable to practice today, leaving their status for Monday night's matchup up in the air at this point.

Here is a full rundown of the Thursday injury/practice report for both clubs.

LP - limited participant        FP - full participant        DNP - did not participate/practice

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Tampa Bay (5-6) hosts New Orleans (4-8) this Monday night, with kickoff scheduled for 7:15.

Listen to the matchup on the radio, as well as the pregame and postgame show, on 1033 The Goat (simulcast on 1420am), as well as 97.3 The Dawg.