Saints Hit by Triple Injury Whammy Carr, Thomas, Lattimore Out Indefinitely

The New Orleans Saints faced a ruinous reversal on Sunday as they lost crucial players- quarterback Derek Carr,

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wide receiver Michael Thomas, and cornerback Marcus Lattimore- to injuries.

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All three left the game in the first half and didn't return, casting a shadow over the platoon's immediate future.

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Carr's departure redounded from a concussion-converting hit by Vikings protective end Danielle Hunter.

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Thomas suffered a knee injury, and Lattimore faced an ankle injury.

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The inflexibility of these injuries remains uncertain,

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but it's apparent that the Saints will be without some of their star players for an extended period.

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