Lions @ Saints: Final Wild Card Game Injury Report

by Dave Cariello on Jan 6, 2012 3:52 PM CST

LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), TE John Gilmore (toe) and WR Lance Moore (hamstring) have all been ruled out for this weekend's matchup.

Make the jump for the complete final injury report from both teams for the Saints vs. Lions Wild Card game.


DETROIT LIONS at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS on Saturday night
DETROIT LIONS

Status Report
	DOUBTFUL	S Chris Harris (back)

	PROBABLE	DE Cliff Avril (back), CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (foot), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), WR Calvin Johnson (achilles), CB Alphonso Smith (foot), RB Kevin Smith (ankle, knee), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	WR Calvin Johnson (achilles)
	Thursday	S Chris Harris (back)
	Friday	S Chris Harris (back)

	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (foot), S Chris Harris (back), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), CB Alphonso Smith (foot), RB Kevin Smith (ankle, knee)
	Thursday	CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (foot), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), WR Calvin Johnson (achilles), CB Alphonso Smith (foot), RB Kevin Smith (ankle, knee)
	Friday	CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (foot), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee), WR Calvin Johnson (achilles), CB Alphonso Smith (foot), RB Kevin Smith (ankle, knee)

	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	DE Cliff Avril (back), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)
	Thursday	DE Cliff Avril (back), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)
	Friday	DE Cliff Avril (back), DT Corey Williams (hip), DE Willie Young (ankle)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Status Report
	OUT	LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), TE John Gilmore (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)

	PROBABLE	S Jonathon Amaya (shoulder), S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), WR Robert Meachem (knee), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
Practice Report
	DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), TE John Gilmore (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)
	Thursday	LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), TE John Gilmore (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)
	Friday	LB Jonathan Casillas (knee), TE John Gilmore (toe), WR Lance Moore (hamstring)

	LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
	Thursday	LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)
	Friday	WR Robert Meachem (knee)

	FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE
	Wednesday	S Jonathon Amaya (shoulder), S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), WR Robert Meachem (knee)
	Thursday	S Jonathon Amaya (shoulder), S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), WR Robert Meachem (knee)
	Friday	S Jonathon Amaya (shoulder), S Malcolm Jenkins (neck), LB Jonathan Vilma (knee)

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Worries me that Lance Moore won't be playing

He’s always had a hamstring problem. And please Vilma and Jenkins, we need you out there.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 4:47 PM CST reply actions

Injury Update

NEW ORLEANS (AP)—Receiver Lance Moore and linebacker Jonathan Casillas will miss the New Orleans Saints’ playoff opener against the Detroit Lions on Saturday night.
Also listed as out for New Orleans is reserve tight end John Gilmore

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 4:55 PM CST reply actions

Ummmm...

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by Dave Cariello on Jan 6, 2012 6:04 PM CST up reply actions

Hey Ricky,

Dave did have that already on the board.

by tommy v on Jan 6, 2012 6:30 PM CST up reply actions

Reply fail by me

My bad Tommy and Dave.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 7:21 PM CST up reply actions

Even though Gilmore is not really a star, his absence can be a significant one

probably in future rounds more than this one. When we have a 2 tight end set, it actually is a huge matchup problem and is very versatile since Graham can go in motion, or block, or line up in the slot and just when the opponent thinks thay have everything covered, a quick little 8 yard pass on delay to gilmore is just a back breaker and something they always have to think about even though we don’t use it much. He’s a very good blocker too.

Whereas Moore is incredibly talented but we have Meachem and Arrington to take up slack there and a host of LBs to play in place of Casillas even though I favor him quite a lot also,

"We've established the run; we've established the pass. Now all we have to establish is another championship!"
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Some say the glass is half full.
I say- 'are you going to finish that beer'?"

by Philinwood on Jan 6, 2012 5:13 PM CST reply actions

I love Casillas. That guy is fast!

GW will make some adjustments no doubt

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 5:15 PM CST up reply actions

Correct me if I’m wrong, but don’t we still have Higgins and Humphrey? Neither of them are horrid… and it’s not like Gilmore is that much better than either of them… or is he?

by FriarBob on Jan 6, 2012 5:21 PM CST up reply actions

Not sure. Haven't heard anything yet

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 5:25 PM CST up reply actions

Look at you using the REPLY feature correctly!

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by Dave Cariello on Jan 6, 2012 6:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Dave is so proud, Jricky!

"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson

by BRSaintsFan on Jan 6, 2012 6:15 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs

Oh Dave

See! I’m learning. I’m very teachable.

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions

Is this what it feels like to be a father?

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by Dave Cariello on Jan 6, 2012 11:44 PM CST up reply actions

Yes Dave. That's because

You Are The Father!

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 11:47 PM CST up reply actions

Fortunately the Saints have a "Big Player = Big Play" Rolodex

Every day I'm shufflin'!

by Just 'Nother Day on Jan 6, 2012 5:52 PM CST reply actions

Oooh looky

Fairley has a foot injury. Think we can get Suh to stomp on his foot?

On another note, the wife reminded me earlier this week that Saturday is our anniversary and she wanted to be taken out to dinner. I said “Fine, as long as we’re home in time for the kickoff of the Saints game. Or we can go eat at a sports bar or the like.”

Too harsh?

"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson

by BRSaintsFan on Jan 6, 2012 6:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions

BR, too harsh? Negative. Way to tell her. This is the Saints involved here.

by tommy v on Jan 6, 2012 6:34 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks, Tommy!

"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson

by BRSaintsFan on Jan 6, 2012 6:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

tell her you want her to wear a Saints cheerleader outfit that night

And you can dress up like Jimmy Graham and it’ll be…romantic?

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 6, 2012 7:49 PM CST up reply actions

Cheerleader? ok…..

the rest, um, no. :)

"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson

by BRSaintsFan on Jan 7, 2012 5:43 PM CST up reply actions

Surprise her.

Instead, take her on a mid-afternoon pic-nic, pop the champagne, finish that meal at a nice place for desert with porto. She’ll be in bed by 8:00…

You’re welcome.

Repeat? Run it!

by FrenchFreak on Jan 6, 2012 8:26 PM CST up reply actions

Hell no! In fact, where does she get off asking to be taken to dinner at any point during game day.

How long you been married? I think it might be time to drop her, dude.

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by Dave Cariello on Jan 6, 2012 11:46 PM CST up reply actions

I think you're overlooking the fact Dave....

that he married her during the NFL playoffs time period! That should tell you what head he was thinking with!
~(8^}

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by Tac Hammer on Jan 7, 2012 1:35 PM CST up reply actions

And 34 years ago, who in the hell woulda ever thought they would see the Saints in the playoffs?

Playoffs?!? Playoffs!!!

"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson

by BRSaintsFan on Jan 7, 2012 5:42 PM CST up reply actions

34 years is a lonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng time

(now if anyone sees someone with a new handle like MrsBRSaintsFan, lemme know so I can skedaddle)

"Move over Marino, there's a new Brees coming through town!"-Jim Henderson

by BRSaintsFan on Jan 7, 2012 5:38 PM CST up reply actions

this is a reply but to no one in particular..

the saints will rock & dismantle those lions limb-by-limb.. absolute annihilation at the dome.. we are going to make catsup out of them..
saints in a magnificent roll..
it will be a route..

by the 9th plague on Jan 6, 2012 6:51 PM CST reply actions

HaHa Good Luck guys

Two keys to this game will be the return of Delmas, who elevates the entire defense when he is on the field, and of course a certain receiver could very well just decide to completely dominate this game. I can only imagine what the Saints players must be feeling after the quick exit last year, but I think there is the same amount of fire on the other side. It’s going to be crazy. Graham freaks me out, if the Lions can’t slow him down somehow we lose.

by LionsD on Jan 6, 2012 11:27 PM CST up reply actions

just so you'll know

some of us here were coveting Delmas when he was in the draft – our secondary needed big time help back then – and we’re a bit envious of you having him…

I just had a rap with Santa and we took us a little stroll
And all I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl

by Hans Petersen on Jan 7, 2012 12:48 AM CST up reply actions

24 hours till kickoff. Gonna be a long night!

Look guys. If I didn’t tell you I was nervous, I’d be blowing smoke. But let’s face it, this team has not forgotten last years playoff loss and the loss to the Rams. The bottom line is: This team is ANGRY and they’re fired up with an attitude. Very similar attitude since 09. But I feel it’s a stronger attitude. And they’re Hungry!

I spent 8 years trying to reach him...and then another 7 trying to keep him locked up because I realized what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply...Evil.

Dr. Sam Loomis Aka (Donald Pleasence)

by Jricky70 on Jan 6, 2012 7:17 PM CST reply actions