Vet G/C Shane Lemieux signed to active roster, Erik McCoy placed on IR

Because we can expect these new players to execute their assignments perfectly, Kubiak will have to devise a gameplan that keeps the Atlanta defense off balance. If the Saints start displaying tendencies from the start, it will be like the Falcons are in our offensive huddle.

The key will be the condition of Taysom Hill and how much they can implement him into the offense. If he is still limited, the number of weapons remaining will be slim. I get the feeling that Kamara will definitely be limited (or even benched) if he's not a Full Participant at practice this week.

If the Saints are forced to go to the air to try to move the ball, the Falcons defense will know they can pin their ears and get top Carr. Being one dimensional just won't work with a makeshift O-line. This is not a good way to have to go into such an important road rivalry game. Whoever we have left on the active roster will have to come ready to excel this week. Failure is not an option.