2024 NFL odds Week 18: Lines, spreads for all 16 games
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Taysom Hill - Undergoes successful surgeryHill (knee) recently underwent surgery, and he's expected to make a full recovery, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
ImpactHill tore his left ACL in Week 13 against the Rams. With surgery complete and successful, the veteran tight end will work to return to action next season. Hill's current contract with New Orleans runs through the 2025 campaign.
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Alvin Kamara - Week 18 status up to medical staffKamara (groin) wants to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay, but that decision will be left up to the Saints' medical staff, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
ImpactKamara has sat out each of New Orleans' past two games due to an adductor injury. The star running back didn't practice at all last week, and he'd almost certainly have to return in at least a limited capacity this week in order to have any chance of suiting up Sunday. Kendre Miller is currently in concussion protocol, so Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jamaal Williams and Jordan Mims could form the Saints' backfield in Week 18 if neither Kamara nor Miller is able to play.
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Chris Olave - Wants to return for Week 18Olave (concussion), who remains on IR, want to play Sunday versus Tampa Bay, but his return is contingent on his conditioning level and the go-ahead from the team's medical staff,...
ImpactOlave hasn't played since Week 9, and the Saints have no shot at making the playoffs. Nonetheless, the veteran wideout wants to return for the team's season finale Sunday, according to head coach Darren Rizzi. Olave is expected to practice Wednesday, which will increase his chance of being activated ahead of Sunday, though at this point Olave's status remains up in the air.
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Fine after injury scareValdes-Scantling "checked out well" Monday after leaving Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Raiders due to a back injury in the fourth quarter, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football repor...
ImpactValdes-Scantling had dealt with a chest issue in practice recently, which may have precipitated the Saints' decision to pull him after he took a hard hit late in Sunday's loss. However, it appears the veteran wideout avoided a significant injury and isn't in danger of missing Sunday's season finale against Tampa Bay. The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention, but Valdes-Scantling does have some financial motivation to suit up against the Buccaneers, as he can earn a $250k bonus with one touchdown and another $250k with nine receptions.
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Jaylan Ford - Done for 2024Head coach Darren Rizzi said Monday that Ford will have surgery for a fractured fibula that he suffered during the Saints' 25-10 loss to the Raiders on Sunday, Katherine Terrell of...
ImpactFord was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game after suffering the injury on punt coverage. Per John Hendrix of SI.com, the Saints will conduct additional tests on Ford's leg to see if there's any further structural or ligament damage beyond the fracture before moving ahead with surgery. The rookie fifth-round pick played primarily on special teams during his first NFL regular season and finished with four tackles (two solo) across eight games.
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Thomas Harper - First-career INT in Week 17Harper finished Sunday's 25-10 win over the Saints with three tackles (one solo), including 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
ImpactHarper combined with Andre Carter to sack Spencer Rattler for a three-yard loss late in the fourth quarter. Six plays later, Harper grabbed his first-career interception when he picked off Rattler on a pass intended for tight end Juwan Johnson. Harper, who the Raiders claimed off waivers in late August, has seen increased work on defense since Las Vegas' Week 10 bye after serving primarily on special teams in the first half of the season. The 24-year-old safety could get an extended look on defense during the Raiders' regular-season finale against Justin Herbert and the Chargers next Sunday.
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