Eli Apple, Zach Line ruled out on final Saints-Vikings injury report

The final injury report ahead of Sunday’s wild-card round matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings ruled out Eli Apple.

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The New Orleans Saints will host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday during the wild-card round. The Saints will have a mostly healthy team heading into the playoffs with the notable return of safeties Vonn Bell and Marcus Williams.

Unfortunately full back Zach Line and cornerback Eli Apple have been ruled out for Sunday’s contest. Much of the offensive scheme in recent memory has featured Line in a prominent capacity. Apple’s absence will require Janoris Jenkins to play a full time role much like he did in Week 17.

New Orleans will travel to Green Bay to face the Packers at Lambeau Field if they should find their way past the Vikings.

Any changes to Thursday’s practice status are noted in bold text, and players listed without likelihood of playing on Sunday (whether they are Out or Questionable) should be considered ready to go. Here’s what we’ve learned.

From the Saints

  • CB Eli Apple (Ankle), Did not participate, OUT
  • FB Zach Line (Knee), Did not participate, OUT
  • SS Vonn Bell (Knee), Full
  • FS Marcus Williams (Groin), Full
  • WR Michael Thomas (Hand), Full
  • RB Dwayne Washington (Knee), Full

From the Vikings

  • LB Eric Kendricks (Quadriceps), Limited
  • CB Mackensie Alexander (Knee), OUT
  • DE Stephen Weatherly (Illness), Did not participate
  • SS Andrew Sendejo (Illness), Did not participate
  • DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (Hamstring), Limited
  • DT Shamar Stephen (Knee), Full
  • SS Jayron Kearse (Foot), Full
  • CB Mike Hughes (Neck), OUT/IR
  • CB Xavier Rhodes (Ankle), Full
  • RB Dalvin Cook (Shoulder), Full
  • RB Alexander Mattison (Ankle), Full

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