The New Orleans Saints are set to host the Denver Broncos in the Week 7 edition of “Thursday Night Football.”
The Saints, who began the season 2-0, have crashed back to Earth with four consecutive losses. Meanwhile, the Broncos are a surprising 3-3 despite starting struggling rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Thursday night’s game also will mark head coach Sean Payton’s first game back in New Orleans since the Saints traded him to Denver in 2023.
Let’s look at who’ll be on the field for both teams.
Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints Inactives
The Broncos and Saints will release their official inactives lists roughly 90 minutes before Thursday’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. We’ll update this story after both lists are revealed.
Until then, let’s look at both teams’ final Week 7 injury reports.
Broncos Injury Report
Designated as Out
- CB Kris Abrams-Draine
- TE Greg Dulcich
- OT Alex Palczewski
- CB Patrick Surtain
- LB Dondrea Tillman
- DT Eyioma Uwazurike
- QB Zach Wilson
Saints Injury Report
Designated as Out
- QB Derek Carr
- TE Taysom Hill
- RB Jordan Mims
- WR Chris Olave
- OG Cesar Ruiz
- DT Khalen Saunders
- LB Pete Werner
Who Comprises the Starting Lineup for Each Team?
Broncos’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Broncos depth chart.
- Quarterback: Bo Nix
- Running Back: Javonte Williams
- Fullback: Michael Burton
- Wide Receiver: Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin
- Tight End: Adam Trautman
- Left Offensive Tackle: Garett Bolles
- Left Offensive Guard: Ben Powers
- Center: Alex Forsyth
- Right Offensive Guard: Quinn Meinerz
- Right Offensive Tackle: Frank Crum
- Left Defensive End: Zach Allen
- Right Defensive End: John Franklin Myers
- Nose tackle: D.J. Jones
- Outside linebacker: Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper
- Inside linebacker: Cody Barton, Justin Strnad
- Left Cornerback: Ja’Quan McMillian
- Right Cornerback: Riley Moss
- Free Safety: Brandon Jones
- Strong Safety: P.J. Locke
- Kicker: Wil Lutz
- Punter: Riley Dixon
- Long Snapper: Mitchell Fraboni
- Kickoff Returner: Marvin Mims Jr.
- Punt Returner: Marvin Mims Jr.
Saints’ Projected Starters
The projected starting lineup is based on the current Saints depth chart.
- Quarterback: Spencer Rattler
- Running Back: Alvin Kamara
- Fullback: Adam Prentice
- Wide Receiver: Cedrick Wilson Jr., Bub Means
- Tight End: Foster Moreau
- Left Offensive Tackle: Taliese Fuaga
- Left Offensive Guard: Lucas Patrick
- Center: Connor McGovern
- Right Offensive Guard: Nick Saldiveri
- Right Offensive Tackle: Trevor Penning
- Left Defensive End: Carl Granderson
- Left Defensive Tackle: Nathan Shepherd
- Right Defensive Tackle: Bryan Bresee
- Right Defensive End: Cameron Jordan
- Strongside Linebacker: Willie Gay Jr.
- Middle Linebacker: Demario Davis
- Weakside Linebacker: Jaylan Ford
- Left Cornerback: Paulson Adebo
- Right Cornerback: Marshon Lattimore
- Free Safety: Jordan Howden
- Strong Safety: Tyrann Mathieu
- Punter: Matthew Hayball
- Kicker: Blake Grupe
- Long Snapper: Zach Wood
- Kickoff Returner: Jamaal Williams
- Punt Returner: Cedrick Wilson Jr.