Falcons Vs. Saints Injuries: Mark Ingram Unlikely, Brent Grimes On Track

Dec 24 2:44p by Jason Kirk

The final pre-Monday round of injury reports is out for the Fancy Sponsor Name Superdome showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints. The biggest development: running back Mark Ingram is still doubtful after not practicing all week.

Wide receiver Lance Moore is questionable and missed the week's practice, while Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes is questionable after getting limited reps during Atlanta's extended week. The Falcons seem confident Grimes will play, despite his official status.

Grimes is a critical participant, especially with nickel back Kelvin Hayden doubtful. He might be the team's best defender, and has proved to be a nuisance for Drew Brees in the past. Mike Peterson may need to start at linebacker for Stephen Nicholas.

ATLANTA FALCONS

PLAYER	12/22/11	12/23/11	12/24/11
DE John Abraham (not injury related)	DNP	FP	FP-P
TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related)	DNP	FP	FP-P
C Todd McClure (not injury related)	DNP	FP	FP-P
CB Kelvin Hayden (toe)	DNP	DNP	DNP-D
CB Brent Grimes (knee)	LP	LP	LP-Q
T Will Svitek (groin)	LP	LP	FP-P
RB Michael Turner (groin)	DNP	LP	FP-P
WR Harry Douglas (groin)	LP	LP	LP-P
LB Curtis Lofton (ankle)	LP	LP	LP-P
LB Stephen Nicholas (toe)	DNP	DNP	DNP-D
CB Chris Owens (hand)	FP	FP	FP-P
DT Corey Peters (knee)	LP	LP	FP-P
RB Jason Snelling (illness)	DNP	DNP	FP-P
WR Kerry Meier (groin)		DNP	DNP-D

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

PLAYER	12/22/11	12/23/11	12/24/11
DT Sedrick Ellis (hamstring)	DNP	LP	LP-P
G Jahri Evans (knee)	DNP	DNP	LP-P
RB Mark Ingram (toe)	DNP	DNP	DNP-D
LP Jonathan Vilma (knee)	DNP	LP	LP-P
LB Jonathan Casillas (knee)	LP	LP	LP-D
DT Aubrayo Franklin (ankle)	LP	LP	FP-P
LB Ramon Humber (knee)	LP	LP	FP-P
WR Lance Moore (hamstring)		DNP	DNP-Q