The New Orleans Saints are set to face the Green Bay Packers without wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who is sidelined due to illness. This comes after he struggled with flu symptoms earlier in the week.

In his absence, the Saints will likely rely on a mix of players including Tipton, Pettis, Austin, and Wilson, as well as tight ends Moreau and Johnson to enhance their offensive strategy.

In a matchup against the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler took the helm in his fourth career start, filling in for the injured Derek Carr. The Saints were also missing key players, including Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

On the Packers' side, their secondary faced significant challenges, missing three starters, including cornerback Jaire Alexander. Despite his return to practice, Alexander has yet to play, marking his fifth consecutive absence. The Packers' offense did see the return of tight end Luke Musgrave from injured reserve, though he has struggled this season.

The Green Bay Packers are vying for a wild-card berth after a challenging season, facing tough competition from the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles. Despite their losses to these strong teams, the Packers remain unbeaten against the rest of the NFL, securing 10 wins so far.

On the other hand, the New Orleans Saints are struggling after a promising start, leading to the firing of head coach Dennis Allen. With interim coach Darren Rizzi at the helm, the Saints aim to finish the season strong, despite key player injuries.

The Washington Commanders are gearing up to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 15, marking their first encounter since 2018. The Commanders aim to break a two-game road losing streak and a three-game losing streak against the Saints.

A victory would elevate Washington's record to 9-5, their best start through 14 games since 1992, significantly enhancing their playoff prospects and momentum as they approach the season's end.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has successfully cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and is set to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Smith suffered a concussion from a hit by Saints defensive tackle Khristian Boyd during a recent game but does not believe the hit was dirty, instead pointing to the officials for not stopping the play sooner.

His teammates were worried after the incident, but Smith himself felt no fear at the time. He has shown remarkable durability throughout his career, missing only his second game due to the concussion. With 21 catches for 239 yards and a touchdown this season, Smith is eager to return to the field alongside his teammates.