C.J. Spiller (undisclosed) did not play in the Saints' preseason opener against the Ravens on Thursday.

Spiller (undisclosed) did not play in the Saints' preseason opener against the Ravens on Thursday.

Analysis:

Spiller missed Tuesday's practice, so it was not surprising to see the Saints play it safe in the first exhibition with their newest offensive weapon. There has been no indication that Spiller's injury is serious, but monitor practice reports over the next week just in case.