New Orleans has some concerns in its secondary, specifically on the outside, heading into the big Monday night showdown against the Patritos.

Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie suffered another major injury on his right knee during his team’s 34-20 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

McKenzie fractured his right patella (bone that protects the knee joint), is scheduled to have surgery this week and will be placed on injured reserve, Saints coach Sean Payton said during his Monday press conference.

Saints CB Mike McKenzie was carted off the field with a right knee injury during the third quarter against the Falcons and will not return.

New Orleans RB Deuce McAlister is active for the Saints’ game against the Buccaneers. RB Aaron Stecker and CB Mike McKenzie will be inactive for the game.