Final Injury Report for Saints-Giants: Will Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara Play?

The New Orleans Saints may be without multiple key players in Sunday afternoon’s game against the New York Giants.

by Nathaniel Holloway

Oct 18, 2026

Chris Olave

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The New Orleans Saints are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the New York Giants in a Week 6 NFC matchup.

New Orleans enters Sunday’s game with a 1-4 record after losing at home to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 5.

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5)

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In their loss to the Vikings, Kendre Miller led the way for the Saints as he recorded 30 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown while Chris Olave added 46 receiving yards.

The Saints will try to bounce back Sunday as they face off against the Giants in a tough road matchup.

New York enters Sunday’s contest with a 3-1-1 record after tying with the Washington Commanders in Week 5.

New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston

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Jameis Winston led the way for the Giants in their tie with the Commanders as he ended the game with 326 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while Malik Nabers recorded 121 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Saints Injury Report: Will Chris Olave, Alvin Kamara Play?

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12)

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The Saints have seven players listed on their injury report, including Olave and running back Alvin Kamara.

New Orleans has listed Olave as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.

If Olave is sidelined, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance and Juwan Johnson could all be in line for increased roles.

The Saints have also listed Kamara as questionable due to a back injury and if he is sidelined, Miller and CJ Donaldson could both have larger roles.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41)

Defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd (illness), cornerback Lorenzo Styles (knee) and long snapper Zach Wood (calf) have been listed as questionable while linebackers Kaden Elliss (calf) and Anfernee Jennings (knee) have been ruled out.

Giants Injury Report: Will Abdul Carter Play?

New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (3)

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The Giants have six players listed on their injury report, including outside linebacker Abdul Carter.

New York has listed Carter as questionable due to a calf injury and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.

The Giants have also listed right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor as questionable due to a calf injury while left tackle Andrew Thomas is questionable with a groin injury.

Cornerback Colton Hood (concussion), tight end Theo Johnson (neck) and safety Tyler Nubin (neck) have all been ruled out.

Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Saints and Giants from MetLife Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on FOX in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.