Saints Rule Out 2 Key Starters For Week 5 Game Vs. Giants
The New Orleans Saints are 0-4 after Week 4, but they head into unchartered territory in Week 5. For the first time all season, the Saints are the favorites as they play host to the New York Giants and rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
But the Saints were recently dealt a pair of crushing blows ahead of the game.
According to The Athletic's Katherine Terrell, the Saints have ruled out starting edge rusher Chase Young and starting right guard Cesar Ruiz for the Week 5 matchup with the Giants.
Ruiz has appeared in all four games, but recently suffered a high ankle sprain that will likely keep him on the sidelines for a few weeks. The 26-year-old has started in 73 of his 79 career games with the Saints.
Young has yet to appear in a game for the Saints this year, which is a huge blow considering New Orleans gave him a three-year, $51 million deal in the offseason. This contract decision was criticized by the media, but the Saints seemed firm in their decision. Now Young is set to miss his fifth game in five weeks.
All eyes on Carl Granderson after recent Chase Young injury update
Losing Ruiz is going to hurt the offensive line, but it's the loss of Young that continues to play a big factor for New Orleans.
The Saints will need defensive end Carl Granderson to continue to step up in Young's absence. With Young sitting out, Granderson has been one of the better pass rushers in football. Across four games, the 28-year-old has 4 1/2 sacks, 16 tackles, and two passes defensed. He's been very consistent and rather dominant at times.
While it's unlikely that he continues to produce like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate, he could very easily eclipse double digit sacks on the season. With his production on the season, the Saints look even worse for giving Young a deal worth $51 million.
The Saints will continue to patiently wait for Young to make his debut. They will also begin waiting for Ruiz to work back from his ankle injury.
PACKERS SHOCKWAVE: Green Bay Star SLAPPED With $15,000 Fine After Explosive Post-Game Outburst at Referees Following Cowboys Clash
Green Bay, WI – The Packers’ locker room is in absolute disbelief after the NFL announced a $15,000 fine for defensive star Kenny Clark, who unleashed his emotions on the officials following Green Bay’s controversial 40–40 draw with the Dallas Cowboys.
The game itself had already left fans on the edge of their seats — a wild offensive shootout where both teams traded blows in a clash of NFC titans. But what fans are buzzing about today isn’t the scoreboard — it’s the
Clark, normally known for his quiet leadership, shocked reporters when he called out the referees for what he claimed was “
When asked about the fine, Clark didn’t hold back, dropping one of the most viral quotes of the season:
“So the refs hand the Cowboys every break, and somehow I’m the one getting fined $15,000? I didn’t cross the line — I just showed emotion after watching us get robbed of a win. If standing up for my team is a crime, then what are we even playing for?”
The outburst comes after multiple questionable non-calls against the Cowboys, including a potential defensive pass interference that went unflagged late in the 4th quarter — a play that could have swung momentum toward Green Bay.
Packers HC Matt LaFleur tried to cool things down in his press conference, but even he admitted: “There were moments out there tonight where I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.”
Fans across Wisconsin are now rallying behind Clark, with social media exploding in defense of their star defender:
💬 “Kenny said what we’re all thinking. The refs stole that game.”
💬 “How does Dallas get away with this every year? Unreal.”
💬 “Fine or no fine, Clark is a leader. Respect.”
Meanwhile, Cowboys fans are firing back, claiming Green Bay had its fair share of lucky breaks. But one thing is clear: this tie didn’t feel like a tie — it felt like war.
As Green Bay prepares for its next matchup, all eyes will be on Clark and the locker room’s unity. Was this outburst a moment of passion… or the beginning of a bigger rift with the league?
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