Saints lose two for year
 

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In McKenzie’s absence, Jason Craft likely will start at cornerback. Craft played nickel back with rookie Usama Young playing cornerback when the Saints used five defensive backs against the Eagles. Kevin Kaesviharn was the sixth defensive back Sunday. The team could also use veteran Fred Thomas, who was inactive Sunday.

Branch was a seldom-used reserve before being injured on the opening kickoff Sunday. But with Deuce McAllister already out for the season and Bush sidelined, Branch was the team’s third running back.