Saints defense in good shape Thursday

The Saints' lengthy list of injured defenders did not turn into a lengthy list of inactive defenders in Week 12, as six of seven players were able to take the field Thursday against the Falcons.

Defensive backs Kenny Vaccaro (concussion), Rod Sweeting (hip) and Chris Carr (hip, back hamstring) were all able to play through injuries, as was linebacker Curtis Lofton (hamstring, ankle) and defensive linemen Cameron Jordan (ankle) and Akiem Hicks (back).