The New Orleans Saints are gearing up for their Week 8 road game against the Indianapolis Colts, but they will be plagued with injury concerns as a whopping nine players have been listed as questionable. The absence of starting left tackle James Hurst for the second consecutive game will surely be felt.

In the NFL rulebook, a questionable designation on the injury report signals uncertainty regarding a player's availability. This means that the Saints coaching staff is unsure if these nine players will be able to take the field on game day.

Among the notable names on the Saints' questionable list are linebacker Demario Davis (knee), safety Tyrann Mathieu (foot), safety Marcus Maye (hamstring/illness), quarterback Taysom Hill (chest), cornerback Alontae Taylor (hip), tight end Jimmy Graham (illness), and offensive linemen Max Garcia (illness) and Andrus Peat (ankle).

The team is currently grappling with an undisclosed illness that has affected multiple players and coaches. Star running back Alvin Kamara missed practice earlier in the week due to this illness, and head coach Dennis Allen has also fallen victim to it.

Additionally, Andrus Peat, who filled in for James Hurst at left tackle in the previous game, has been listed on the injury report for the first time this week, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming match.

On the Colts' side, defensive back JuJu Brents (quadricep), tight end Kylen Gransen (concussion), and tackle Braden Smith (hip/wrist) have already been ruled out due to their respective injuries.

Meanwhile, star running back Zack Moss, who currently stands as the NFL's second-leading rusher, is also listed as questionable with elbow and heel injuries.

The Saints' injury concerns, coupled with the Colts' own injury woes, have added an element of uncertainty to this highly anticipated matchup. Both teams will be closely monitoring the status of their key players leading up to kickoff.

As the game approaches, fans and analysts alike will wait with bated breath to see which players ultimately take the field and how the injuries will impact the outcome of the game. The depth and resilience of each team will be put to the test as they aim to secure a critical victory in Week 8.