Very little changed on the New Orleans Saints injury report following their second practice of Week 10. Every player listed as managing an injury practiced on a limited basis, with one new addition: backup running back Dwayne Washington, who was limited with a new back issue.
Washington is a key special teamer for New Orleans, having averaged 63.8% of snaps played in the kicking game since returning from the COVID-19/reserve list back in Week 3. This is hopefully nothing serious for him, but it’s worth noting that backup Ty Montgomery was a healthy scratch last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Washington misses any time, Montgomery is a logical call-up.
Meanwhile, the 49ers downgraded wideout River Cracraft (quadricep) and upgraded slot receiver Trent Taylor (back). Cracraft was also limited on Wednesday while Taylor did not participate; on Thursday, Cracraft rested and Taylor turned in a full day’s work. Starting receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) still has not returned to practice, likely making him a longshot to dress out on Sunday.
The full Saints-49ers injury report for Thursday, Nov. 12:
From the Saints
| Player, injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game status |
| QB Drew Brees, right shoulder | Limited | Limited | ||
| C Erik McCoy, elbow | Limited | Limited | ||
| T Ryan Ryamczyk, back | Limited | Limited | ||
| WR Michael Thomas, ankle/hamstring | Limited | Limited | ||
| RB Dwayne Washington, back | Limited |
From the 49ers
| Player, injury | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Game status |
| RB Tevin Coleman, knee | DNP | DNP | ||
| WR Deebo Samuel, hamstring | DNP | DNP | ||
| WR Trent Taylor, back | DNP | Full | ||
| CB K’Waun Williams, ankle | DNP | DNP | ||
| LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, hamstring | DNP | DNP | ||
| WR River Cracraft, quadricep | Limited | DNP |
