“Saints’ Struggles Intensify: Five-Game Losing Streak and Key Injuries, but Hope Rises with Olave’s Potential Return!”
The New Orleans Saints have suffered five consecutive losses due to a growing list of injuries. This losing streak has overshadowed a promising season start, where the offense almost made NFL history in the first two games. Last week’s injury report listed 14 players who were either limited or unable to practice, leading to a 33-10 defeat against the Denver Broncos in Week 7—marking their second consecutive blowout loss.
On a positive note, the team might see crucial offensive reinforcements in Week 8. Chris Olave and Taysom Hill progressed from limited participation on Wednesday to full practice on Thursday, according to Saints reporter John Hendrix on X.
Olave had to leave the Saints’ Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a concussion and was ruled out for Week 7 against the Broncos. He has now returned to full practice, but he must still pass the concussion protocol with an independent neurologist to play on Sunday.
The Saints are in dire need of Olave’s return, especially after losing Rashid Shaheed to a season-ending knee injury. Shaheed currently leads the team in receiving yards, and his absence leaves a significant gap in the offense.