The Saints and Panthers get the short-week short straw this week, playing on Thursday after playing on Sunday.
For the Saints, fullback Austin Johnson (knee), linebacker David Hawthorne (hand), and running back Pierre Thomas (rib/shoulder) are all out.
The “questionable” category includes tight end Jimmy Graham (shoulder), running back Khiry Robinson (forearm), center Jonathan Goodwin (knee/ankle), and linebacker Kyle Knox (ankle).
Graham played on Sunday against the Packers, serving as much more than the decoy role he was against the Lions.
Robinson missed Sunday night’s game and didn’t practice at all this week. Look for Mark Ingram and Travaris Cadet to get the bulk of the touches.
