11:40 LRN Sportscast

It’s likely Saints back-up Andy Dalton will start at quarterback when New Orleans takes on Minnesota in London on Sunday. Regular starter Jameis Winston is listed as doubtful on the injury report after not practicing this week because of back and ankle injuries. Dalton says he’s ready…
Cut 9 (10) “…out there.”
Dalton will not have Michael Thomas as a weapon in the passing game as Thomas has been ruled out with a toe injury.

The Saints defense will have the challenge of containing former LSU receiver Justin Jefferson who is coming off a lackluster performance against the Lions last week. Saints Safety Tyrann Mathieu says the playmaker is built for today’s game…
Cut 17 (15) “…eliminate him.”

LSU football coach Brian Kelly says running back Armoni Goodwin will miss tomorrow’s game against Auburn. Kelly says Goodwin sustained a substantial injury to his hamstring in the win over New Mexico. Also guard Garrett Dellinger will miss tomorrow’s Auburn game because of a hand injury. Kick-off on the Plains is at 6 PM.

Tonight it’s Week 5 of the high school football season and Union Parish running back Trey Holly is the new all-time leading rusher in Louisiana High School football history. Holly surpassed former Tiger and University High running back Nick Brossette last week and he now has 8,708 yards rushing. Holly is committed to play at LSU and the four-star recruit says he’s always dreamed of playing in Tiger Stadium…
cut 15 (08) “…my dream”
Tonight, Union Parish hosts undefeated Franklin Parish as Holly hopes to eclipse 10-thousand yards rushing before his prep career ends.