Marquez Valdes-Scantling of the New Orleans Saints will not play in tonight's game against the Green Bay Packers due to a chest injury and illness. This leaves the Saints with a depleted wide receiver corps, featuring Kevin Austin, Cedrick Wilson, Dante Pettis, and Mason Tipton. Fantasy players should take note of these changes when setting their lineups.

In a surprising move, Saints wide receiver Mason Tipton has been declared a healthy scratch for today's game against the Browns. Tipton had been a significant part of the Saints' passing game, running routes on 83% of pass plays and accumulating 14 targets over the last four weeks. With Tipton out, the Saints will rely on a mix of receivers including Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Cedrick Wilson, Kevin Austin, and Dante Pettis.

In a challenging game against the Denver Broncos, undrafted rookie WR Mason Tipton stepped up for the New Orleans Saints, catching six passes for 45 yards and contributing on special teams with a kickoff return. With key players sidelined due to injuries, Tipton's performance indicates a potential increase in his role moving forward in the season.

The New Orleans Saints are facing significant challenges ahead of their Thursday night matchup against the Denver Broncos, as both of their top wide receivers, Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, are dealing with injuries. Olave is unlikely to clear concussion protocol in time, while Shaheed's knee injury also puts his availability in doubt. This situation leaves the Saints with a depleted receiving corps, relying on lesser-known players.

The New Orleans Saints are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane. With Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry declaring a state of emergency, the Saints are preparing for potential schedule changes ahead of their game against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Dennis Allen emphasized the team's experience in handling weather-related disruptions, recalling past instances where they had to adjust their plans due to hurricanes.