Packers list Za’Darius Smith as questionable, Saints rule out 2 starters

The Green Bay Packers won’t have backup safety Vernon Scott and might not have All-Pro edge rusher Za’Darius Smith for the season opener on Sunday, but the New Orleans Saints have their own set of injury issues entering Week 1.

Scott (hamstring) was ruled out on Friday’s injury report, while Smith (back) and Tyler Lancaster (back) were both listed as questionable. Coach Matt LaFleur said Smith would get the rest of the week to prepare his body to play even after missing Friday’s practice.

If Smith can’t go, the Packers would lean heavily on Preston Smith and Rashan Gary at edge rusher.

The Saints will be without two listed starters on Sunday. Cornerback Ken Crawley and receiver Tre’Quan Smith…