As the New Orleans Saints took to the field, they were already facing challenges with their offense being short-handed. But as the game unfolded, the injuries started to pile up on the Saints defense, adding to their woes.
During Thursday Night Football, the Saints suffered a major blow as they lost both of their starting cornerbacks. The first casualty was Paulson Adebo, who had to be carted off the field with a vacuum splint on his right leg. The team wasted no time in ruling him out with what they described as a knee injury. Kaylee Hartung, the sideline reporter for Amazon Prime, provided updates on Adebo’s condition, revealing that he was taken to a nearby medical center by ambulance. The severity of his injury led to speculation that he may have undergone surgery.
Adding to the Saints’ woes, Marshon Lattimore was also forced to leave the game in the third quarter due to a hamstring injury. This was particularly concerning as Lattimore had already missed Week 2 due to a similar injury, raising questions about the recurrence of the issue.
Prior to their exits, Adebo had managed to rack up six tackles, while Lattimore contributed four of his own. Despite their efforts, the defense was struggling to contain the Denver Broncos, who held a commanding 26-3 lead going into the fourth quarter.
The injuries to Adebo and Lattimore not only left the Saints defense depleted but also raised concerns about their depth at the cornerback position moving forward. As the game entered its final stages, the Saints faced an uphill battle to try and claw their way back against the Broncos’ dominant lead. Only time would tell how these injuries would impact the Saints in the long run, but for now, they were left to deal with the immediate consequences of a depleted defense.
