Four New Orleans Saints starters did not see the practice field on Thursday, with players having been given the day off Wednesday so they could spend Christmas with their families. But multiple key starters aren't trending in the right direction before Week 17's

The Green Bay Packers dominated from start to finish in a 34-0 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night at Lambeau Field. The loss dropped the Saints to 5-10; the win improved Green Bay to 11-4 and clinched the team a playoff spot. It was the first time a team was shut out in the NFL this season.