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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to rib fractures, marking his second missed game this season. The Saints are dealing with a significant injury list, including several key players on both offense and defense. Coach Dennis Allen humorously noted the extensive nature of the injury report, which includes backup linebacker Willie Gay and starting right guard Cesar Ruiz among others. Despite these setbacks, some players like Demario Davis and Chris Olave have returned to practice.
- Taysom Hill's absence is significant for the Saints' offense, especially after his recent performance.
- The Saints are facing a challenging situation with multiple injuries affecting their starting lineup.
Taysom Hill | TE
Injury
Week 5
- Hill is ruled out due to rib fractures, missing his second game of the season.
- He left last week's game early after scoring two touchdowns.
Chris Olave | WR
Week 5
- Olave practiced fully after dealing with a hamstring injury.
- He played through the injury last week.
Alvin Kamara | RB
Week 5
- Kamara also practiced fully despite rib and hip injuries.
- He played through the same injuries last week.
A.T. Perry | WR
Trade
Week 5
- Perry was waived to make room for a new offensive lineman after being a healthy scratch this season.
New Orleans Saints
- The Saints are dealing with a high number of injuries, particularly on the offensive line.
- They may need to start a new center after multiple injuries to their starting linemen.