Saints vs. Packers Week 16 MNF Injury Report: Latest on Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr, Jaire Alexander, and more

With a 10-4 record, the Green Bay Packers are aware that they can no longer win the NFC North, but they are still in a strong position to contend in the postseason, and they will undoubtedly want to end the regular season with a bang.

The New Orleans Saints, who have a 5-9 record this season and are fighting to keep their slim postseason hopes alive, will be the Packers' opponent on Monday Night Football.

The Saints have been beset by injuries this season. Both running back Alvin Kamara and starting quarterback Derek Carr are the latest key players with injury concerns.

New Orleans Saints injury report for MNF

For Monday Night Football's matchup with the Green Bay Packers, five of the seven players listed on the New Orleans Saints' injury report have been designated.

On Saturday, the team ruled out wide receivers Chris Olave (head) and Bub Means (ankle), running back Alvin Kamara (groin) and quarterback Derek Carr (left hand). They also categorized wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling as questionable.

Both defensive end Chase Young (illness) and tight end Juwan Johnson (foot) participated fully in practice on Saturday and do not have injury designations for Monday night's game.

Alvin Kamara injury update

Due to a groin injury, Alvin Kamara, the New Orleans Saints' best running option, will not be playing on Monday night.

With Kamara unavailable in Week 16, the Saints will use a committee approach to get the rushing game moving. Jordan Mims and Jamaal Williams are expected to participate, but Kendre Miller will undoubtedly be the starting running back.

Derek Carr injury update

Derek Carr was unable to play for the New Orleans Saints against the Washington Commanders due to a fractured hand. He will now miss out this week once more after being unable to practice at all because of the injury.

Carr's replacement last week was Jake Haener, but after a terrible start, rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler took his place. Rattler will now be the team's starter for tonight's primetime game.

Carr has not advanced far enough to play this week, according to coach Darren Rizzi. He added that the experienced quarterback has shown indications of progress in his recuperation and is getting closer to returning.

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Green Bay Packers injury report for MNF

The Green Bay Packers have designated tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle), safety Evan Williams (quadricep) and cornerbacks Jaire Alexander (knee) and Corey Ballentine (knee) as questionable for the matchup with the New Orleans Saints. Linebacker Quay Walker and safety Javon Bullard have also been ruled out for the game due to injuries.

Jaire Alexander injury update

Since playing against the Chicago Bears in Week 10, Jaire Alexander has been out due to a knee injury he initially sustained against the Jacksonville Jaguars in late October.

Despite participating fully in three different sessions this week, the veteran cornerback has yet to receive the all-clear to play on Monday night.

Coach Matt LaFleur responded, "Potentially," when asked if Alexander would have a chance to perform against the Saints.