The Cleveland Browns will already be down two defensive linemen after the bye week, and now that number becomes three after rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was ruled out for their game against the Saints.

Believe it or not, this is a big improvement. The New Orleans Saints ruled out just two players against the Cleveland Browns, with six more questionable on the final Week 11 injury report. Just one starter is out for sure -- left guard Lucas Patrick (ankle) --

Browns rookie DT Mike Hall Jr. was going to be counted on to possibly play some end against the Saints with Za’Darius Smith traded to the Lions. Instead, Hall could be headed to injured reserve and possibly lost for the season after suffering a significant knee injury during a drill Thursday in practice.

One of the aspects of the Saints' first victory since September last week perhaps overlooked a bit was the fact that New Orleans' defense allowed 181 yards rushing to Atlanta in the 20-17 win. That was Saints' third most allowed all season.

The Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints finished up their final practices in advance of Week 11’s matchup in Louisiana. For the Browns, DT Mike Hall Jr. joining the injury report on Thursday was the biggest concern for the visitors this week.