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Saints | Tyler Shough a full participant in Wednesday's practice Wed Oct 14, 05:00 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough (left hand) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Saints here. Shough said after Sunday's loss to the Vikings that he was unsure whether his left hand was broken, calling it "banged up." The Saints play at the Giants on Sunday. We like Shough as a QB2 with upside in Week 6. |
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Saints | Chris Olave among three Saints players 'sick' on Wednesday Wed Oct 14, 04:26 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was sick on Wednesday. DTs Nathan Shepherd and Vernon Broughton were also sick. Olave was limited in practice last Thursday with a foot injury and was seen in a walking boot, but head coach Kellen Moore said last Friday that he was "fine."
| Footballguys view: The bad news is a trio of players is sick. The good news is it's just Wednesday, so there's plenty of time to get to feeling better. Olave caught 4-of-6 targets for 46 yards in the Saints' Week 5 loss to the Vikings. If out there against the Giants, Olave is a top-tier WR1 for Fantasy GMs in Week 6. |
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, Kellen Moore says Mon Oct 12, 02:54 PM
Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday. Tyson is on injured reserve and was previously described as 'weeks away' from a return, with Week 7 the earliest target.
| Footballguys view: With Tyson sidelined, Devaughn Vele has emerged as a legitimate fantasy play. Vele is currently the WR22 overall with an average of 12.4 points per game. Expect Vele to remain viable for our purposes until Tyson returns. |
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Saints | Shough unsure if left hand is broken, says it's 'banged up' Sun Oct 11, 04:42 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough was asked after Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings whether his left hand was broken and said he wasn't sure he could answer that, but that it's banged up.
| Footballguys view: Shough was upgraded to full practice on Thursday after dealing with the left-hand injury earlier in the week. He was blitzed on 91% of his dropbacks in the first half and threw two picks. He completed 16 of 25 passes for 96 yards -- for a 38.1 passer rating -- in a game that would have been a blowout if not for the Saints' own defensive turnovers. Shough and the Saints will try to regroup against the Giants in Week 6. |
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Saints | Shough held to 96 passing yards in loss to Vikings, possibly playing with fracture in left hand Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 16 of 25 passes for 96 yards and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 16.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.8.
| Footballguys view: This box score should just encourage you to sit your quarterback if they are facing the Vikings and you are unsure if they are your best option. Shough's left hand was taped up and he was listed on the injury report with a hand injury before the game. He said he's not sure if his hand is broken, so we'll want to keep him on the bench in 1QB leagues against the Giants next week if we can help it. The Vikings get Daniel Jones and the Colts after the bye, followed by Detroit, Buffalo, Green Bay, San Francisco, Atlanta, Carolina, New England and Detroit again in a two-month run that will show us just how good this defense is. |
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Saints | Kamara held to 12 yards on 3 carries in loss to Vikings Sun Oct 11, 03:56 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara ran 3 times for 12 yards and also caught 2 passes for -6 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He was projected for 10.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.6.
| Footballguys view: Kendre Miller was effective in the red zone and CJ Donaldson pitched in a few carries, but this was also a very tough matchup, so we will give Kamara a pass for his low output. Kamara isn't an essential hold in short bench leagues as the Saints head to New Jersey to face the Giants in Week 6. |
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Saints | Alvin Kamara active against Vikings Sun Oct 11, 11:33 AM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Kamara had been listed as questionable with a back injury after being limited in Thursday's practice.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara 'expected to play' against Vikings Sun Oct 11, 07:04 AM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is expected to play against the Vikings on Sunday, according to a source. Kamara was listed as questionable for the game after he did not practice Wednesday and was limited Thursday.
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Saints | WR Barion Brown questionable for Week 5 Fri Oct 9, 05:30 PM
Saints WR Barion Brown (thigh) is listed as questionable on the Week 5 injury report. Barion Brown was a full participant in Friday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Brown has zero receptions, two carries, and negative two scrimmage yards for the season. Even if he is healthy, he doesn't belong anywhere near a fantasy lineup. |
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Saints | Chris Olave 'fine' per Moore despite walking boot, carries no injury designation Fri Oct 9, 02:07 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was in a walking boot on Thursday after going from a rest day on Wednesday to a limited practice on Thursday with a foot issue. Head coach Kellen Moore said Olave is fine, and the receiver has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
| Footballguys view: Teams have been pretty liberal with the use of walking boots lately, so don't panic. Olave heads into Week 5's matchup with no injury designation and has plenty of experience operating at a high level while managing injuries. He's a must-start player this week even against an aggressive Vikings defense. |
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Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 5 vs. Vikings Fri Oct 9, 02:04 PM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings. Kamara did not practice on Wednesday and was limited on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was limited again on Friday and seems more likely to play than not after logging back-to-back days. If he's active, Travis Etienne Jr.'s absence pushes him into RB2 consideration. If he can't go, touches would likely be split between Kendre Miller and CJ Donaldson, both of whom would project as risky RB3s. |
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Saints | Chris Olave at practice Friday Fri Oct 9, 01:53 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was at practice on Friday. Olave was a limited participant on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Olave is no stranger to managing and playing through injuries during his young NFL career. He appears on track to play this week and, assuming he's active, he's a plug-and-play WR1. Coming out of Week 4, he led the NFL with 48 targets. He's a certified target hog in a high-volume offense. If he's active, start him. |
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Saints | Tyler Shough (left hand) upgraded to full practice on Thursday Thu Oct 8, 04:32 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough (left hand) was upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday. Shough had been estimated as limited on Wednesday.
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Saints | Chris Olave limited Thursday with a 'foot' injury Thu Oct 8, 04:16 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was limited in practice on Thursday with a "foot" injury. Olave returned to practice after not practicing on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: Olave's absence Wednesday was listed as a "rest" day. Now, he's got a "foot" problem that popped up. Make sure he's practicing on Friday before starting him as a WR1 against the Vikings in Week 5. |
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Saints | RB Alvin Kamara (back) limited in Thursday's practice Thu Oct 8, 04:15 PM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Kamara left Week 4's game with a knee injury that checked out. Now, he's been limited due to a back issue. The veteran back is up against the Vikings in Week 5, making him a flex option. |
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Saints | Chris Olave's absence was a 'rest' day, says Kellen Moore Wed Oct 7, 04:14 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave was given a "rest" day on Wednesday, head coach Kellen Moore said.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara (back) a non-participant Wednesday Wed Oct 7, 04:13 PM
Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) did not participate on Wednesday, head coach Kellen Moore said. Kamara hurt his knee during Monday night's loss to the Falcons but returned to the game, running for 23 yards and two touchdowns. The Saints host the Vikings on Sunday.
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Saints | Tyler Shough practices with left hand wrapped Wed Oct 7, 04:10 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough was present at practice on Wednesday with his left hand wrapped.
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Saints | Olave catches 8 passes for 116 yards in loss to Falcons Mon Oct 5, 11:31 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave caught 8 passes for 116 yards on 12 targets in Monday's 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 17.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.6.
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Saints | Kamara runs for 23 yards, two TDs in loss to Falcons Mon Oct 5, 11:31 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara ran 7 times for 23 yards and two touchdowns and also caught 5 passes for 35 yards on 7 targets in Monday's 45-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. He was projected for 11.2 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.3.
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson still 'weeks away' from return; Week 7 earliest target Mon Oct 5, 09:18 AM
Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson, who is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, is still weeks away from returning to action, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported.
| Footballguys view: Tyson is eligible to come off injured reserve as soon as Week 5, but Week 7 currently looks like the earliest point he would be back in the lineup, per Schefter. The Saints face the Steelers in Paris in Week 7 and have their bye in Week 8. Tyson, a first-round pick, will miss Monday night's game against the Falcons and has yet to make his NFL debut. |
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson sprinting off to the side, working on stopping and starting Sat Oct 3, 01:57 PM
Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson was sprinting off to the side at practice on Saturday, working on stopping and starting.
| Footballguys view: Tyson, a top-10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, had injury concerns coming out of Arizona State. He sustained a complex knee injury (torn ACL/MCL/PCL) in 2022, a fractured collarbone in 2024, and multiple lingering hamstring strains through 2025 and 2026. It's wise for the Saints to take their time with the talented but oft-injured receiver. When he resumes practicing, we'll have a better idea when he could make his NFL debut. |
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Saints | Travis Etienne Jr. to IR with hamstring injury, will miss at least four games Thu Oct 1, 04:41 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, head coach Kellen Moore announced on Thursday. Etienne will miss at least four games, starting with Monday night's game against the Falcons. He leads the Saints with 30 carries and 128 rushing yards, and Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson are the team's other running backs. The Saints signed WR Kevin Austin Jr. off the practice squad to fill the roster spot; Austin appeared in the first three games as a temporary elevation and has one catch for seven yards.
| Footballguys view: With a bye in Week 8, the earliest we can see Etienne out there is Week 9. In the meantime, Alvin Kamara takes over as the lead back for the Saints. Kendre Miller will get some work too, and CJ Donaldson might get an increase in touches. Against the Falcons on Monday night in Week 4, Kamara should perform like an RB2/flex option. |
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Saints | Kellen Moore says there will be 'time lost' for Travis Etienne Jr. with hamstring issue Mon Sep 28, 02:54 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday there will be "time lost" for RB Travis Etienne Jr. with his hamstring issue. Etienne left Sunday's loss to the Raiders after grabbing the back of his left leg.
| Footballguys view: According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Etienne apparently battled a hamstring injury throughout the week. Etienne had 57 rushing yards before leaving the game on Sunday, which was a season high for the new Saint. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller were splitting work with Etienne out. Kamara appears to be first man up and should be the waiver-wire add of choice here. The Saints play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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Saints | Travis Etienne Jr. sidelined by apparent hamstring injury Sun Sep 27, 08:25 PM
New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. left the field with a limp in the third quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. He was initially designated as questionable, but did not return.
| Footballguys view: Etienne appeared to hurt his leg as he ran out of bounds to end a 16-yard run for a first down, although the Saints did not immediately announce an injury. He went to the medical tent before heading back to the locker room. According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, he reportedly battled a hamstring injury throughout the week. Etienne had 57 rushing yards before leaving the game on Sunday, which was a season high for the new Saint. Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller were splitting work with Etienne out. The Saints play the Falcons in Week 4. |
Travis Etienne Jr. player page
Saints | Johnson catches 8 passes for 53 yards, two touchdowns in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught 8 passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns on 8 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 8.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 19.3.
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Saints | Shough throws for 255 yards, four touchdowns in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 29 of 42 passes for 255 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception, rushed 1 time for 36 yards and lost 2 fumbles in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 19.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 24.8.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell noted, Shough was cooking until two fourth-quarter turnovers. The second-year QB showed an ability to move the offense at a level not seen in New Orleans in years. But Shough, who was making his 12th start, showed he still has some growing to do. Also, the Saints will have to get better about protecting their QB in key moments. New Orleans will play the Falcons in Week 4. |
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Saints | Olave catches 9 passes for 107 yards in loss to Raiders Sun Sep 27, 07:47 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave caught 9 passes for 107 yards on 13 targets in Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 15.2.
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Saints | RB Travis Etienne Jr. returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited in an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Etienne was limited early in the week, but there was never any concern that he wouldn't be ready to go for this Sunday. The concern is entirely his workload, as he's split touches with Kendre Miller in Week 1 and Alvin Kamara in Week 2. He's an RB3 heading into this matchup against the Raiders. If his role grows, we'll have confidence ranking him a bit higher in future weeks, but it's hard to do that given what we've seen through the first two. |
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Saints | RB Kendre Miller returns to full practice Fri Sep 25, 02:15 PM
Saints RB Kendre Miller (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice after being held out of an earlier session this week.
| Footballguys view: Miller's absence yesterday was listed as an illness, so there's no injury to worry about here. However, Miller was inactive last week. With CJ Donaldson playing on special teams, he'll get the game-day nod over Miller. Expect Travis Etienne Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Donaldson to be active on Sunday, and Miller to be a healthy scratch again. Even if the Saints change their plans up, it's hard to project Miller in a fantasy-relevant role. |
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Travis Etienne Jr. limited again, Kendre Miller added to injury report with illness Thu Sep 24, 05:57 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. remained a limited participant in practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Etienne has 17 carries for 71 yards through the first two games. RB Kendre Miller (illness) was added to the injury report as a non-participant, and WR Barion Brown (hamstring) did not practice again. DE Chase Young (calf) returned to full participation.
| Footballguys view: The Saints offense is exciting, but it's fair to say after two contests that Etienne is disappointing Fantasy GMs. Alvin Kamara returned to the field last week and robbed Etienne of snaps, touches, and opportunities. Etienne rushed eight times for 25 yards in the Saints' Week 2 win over the Ravens, adding two receptions for six additional yards. This week against the Raiders, consider Etienne a deep RB3/flex option. |
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Saints | Olave, Young make trip to Baltimore despite questionable tags Sat Sep 19, 03:31 PM
Saints WR Chris Olave, listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, traveled with the team to Baltimore on Saturday for Sunday's game against the Ravens, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Underhill also reports that DE Chase Young, who is dealing with a calf injury and is also questionable, made the trip. New Orleans elevated WR Kevin Austin Jr. from the practice squad on Saturday, the same move they made in Week 1 against the Lions. Long snapper Scott Daly was also called up for Sunday's game.
| Footballguys view: At this time, it seems like Olave is trending toward playing. He was held out of practice earlier this week for precautionary reasons, so Fantasy GMs need to circle back early Sunday morning to check on his status. We like Olave as a low-end WR1 if he's out there against the Ravens in Week 2. |
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Saints | WR Chris Olave questionable for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) is listed as questionable on the Week 2 injury report. Olave was limited in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Olave had a monster performance in Week 1, but Fantasy GMs may have to pivot for Week 2. The Saints have an early game on Sunday, so we'll know in the morning if he's going to play. If Olave doesn't play, Devaughn Vele becomes a WR2 option for Fantasy GMs. Stay tuned and keep an eye on Olave's status in the morning. |
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Saints | Chris Olave questionable for Sunday Fri Sep 18, 05:52 PM
Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk reports that Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and will carry a questionable designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Luckily for fantasy managers, the Saints play at 1 pm ET on Sunday, so there will be no shortage of pivot options if Olave can't go. Olave came out of last week's game unscathed, but was added to Thursday's injury report with a hamstring. He maintained his limited participation on Friday. If Olave is active, he's a must-start coming off last week's 182-yard showing. If he's inactive, DeVaughn Vele moves into the WR2 tier, while Bryce Lance becomes a desperation flex. |
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Saints | Kamara, Jordan clear injury report ahead of Ravens matchup Fri Sep 18, 05:49 PM
Tina Howell of SBNation.com reports that New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara and DE Cam Jordan are off Friday's final injury report and expected to play Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: After missing the season opener, Alvin Kamara will play in Week 2 against the Ravens. Per Kellen Moore, "Alvin is going to play a really valuable role this week." Last week, Travis Etienne Jr. and Kendre Miller split carries, while Etienne dominated the receiving work. Kamara is one of the most prolific pass-catching running backs in NFL history, signaling a potentially murky backfield going forward. This week, Etienne projects as a high-end RB3. Kamara, who could be limited in his return, is an RB5. And Miller projects to be involved just enough to make the other two frustrating for fantasy. We'll hope for more clarity on this backfield after Week 2, because it doesn't look great right now. |
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Saints | WR Olave left practice as a 'precautionary' measure Thu Sep 17, 06:11 PM
Nick Underhill, from NewOrleans.Football, reports Saints WR Chris Olave (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice. This comes after Olave was not on the injury report on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: The move to limit Olave is being reported as not a big deal. However, until we see him fully practice on Friday, it's difficult to share the same sentiment. At this time, just keep his practice status on your radar. Devaughn Vele would get more work if Olave misses time. |
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Saints | RB Kamara to play vs Ravens Wed Sep 16, 06:01 PM
New Orleans Saints HC Kellen Moore said RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will play in Week 2 against the Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was close to playing in Week 1, so it's no surprise that he's going to be ready for the Ravens on Sunday. He's going to split the workload with starting RB Travis Etienne. Last week, Etienne had seven catches, and that's a total that should get cut into with Kamara back on the field. |
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Saints | Etienne catches seven passes, but splits carries evenly and cedes TD with Miller Sun Sep 13, 08:25 PM
Saints RB Travis Etienne caught seven of nine targets for 32 yards. He also had nine carries for 46 yards. Backup Kendre Miller had the same number of carries as Etienne, but scored the only running back rushing touchdown.
| Footballguys view: If you are in a PPR league, this was an ok result from Etienne, but when Alvin Kamara is ready to play (he was questionable for this one, but inactive), Etienne may not get as many targets. Miller has a pulse in deep dynasty leagues again, but probably not for long with Kamara close to playing this week. |
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Saints | Olave, Vele post big numbers in overtime loss Sun Sep 13, 08:22 PM
Saints wide receiver Chris Olave caught 10 of 13 targets for 182 yards and Devaughn Vele caught seven of nine targets for 69 yards and a score in the 31-30 overtime loss to the Lions.
| Footballguys view: Olave was dealing with cramping throughout the game. He was also shaken up multiple times, so check his status going into next week's game against the Ravens. Vele also drew a long pass interference that set up his short touchdown and carried over the good chemistry he had with Shough last year. Anyone looking for wide receiver help on the waiver wire should make Vele a high priority this week. |
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Saints | Shough throws for 410 yards and three scores after slow start Sun Sep 13, 08:13 PM
Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 35 of 56 pass attempts for 410 yards, three scores and two interceptions in the 31-30 overtime loss at Detroit. He added eight yards on four carries.
| Footballguys view: Shough turned the ball over three times before the Saints offense got rolling in the second half. He almost led the biggest comeback in team history. Chris Olave got shaken up a few times in this game, so check his status before going back to Shough in a tougher matchup at Baltimore next week. |
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RB Audric Estimé placed on IR; out at least 4 weeks Sat Sep 12, 05:04 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Audric Estimé has been placed on injured reserve. He was ruled out on Friday with a thigh injury and will have to miss four games before he becomes eligible to return to action.
| Footballguys view: Estimé is a reserve runner, but he's a one-dimensional power back who would have a limited role if healthy. Kendre Miller is the team's no.3 back, behind starter Travis Etienne and veteran backup Alvin Kamara. We'll see if Kamara can play in Week 1 as he's been limited in practice this week with a knee injury. |
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Saints | RB Kamara could play smaller role in Week 1 Sat Sep 12, 03:16 PM
Nick Underhill, from NewOrleans.Football, believes New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will not have a "huge role" if he plays in Week 1 against the Lions.
| Footballguys view: Kamara was limited in practice earlier this week, but he did practice fully on Friday. If he does play against the Lions, he's likely to be limited in his role. Travis Etienne is the lead back for the Saints, and he doesn't need to come off the field much. Kamara is the team's best receiving back, and that's his main role when at full strength. Kendre Miller would get more work if Kamara can't play. |
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Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 03:37 PM
Saints head coach Kellen Moore said RB Alvin Kamara (knee) is questionable for Week 1 at Detroit.
| Footballguys view: Kamara logged a full week of practice, albeit in a limited fashion, after suffering a knee sprain early in training camp. He and newly signed Travis Etienne Jr. were listed as co-starters on the initial depth chart, but Etienne's contract and age imply that he will get the bulk of the touches. If Kamara is active, he can be played as a risky RB4, with more utility in PPR leagues than in standard leagues. However, fantasy managers will probably want to see how the 31-year-old running back is used alongside Etienne before trusting him in their lineups. |
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Saints | RB Kamara to play in Week 1? Thu Sep 10, 04:22 PM
Nick Underhill, from NewOrleans.Football, believes New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will play in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions.
| Footballguys view: Kamara is close to returning after spraining his MCL on August 18th. The Saints have Travis Etienne as their lead back, but Kamara can be the primary pass-catcher out of the backfield. He's got deep flex appeal in PPR formats with that role. Let's see if he can be a full participant on Friday or if he's limited again like he's been all week. |
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Saints | RB Kamara limited on Wednesday Wed Sep 9, 06:33 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: It's been a few weeks since Kamara suffered an MCL sprain in practice, and his Week 1 status is still in question. Kamara might have to miss Week 1, but it seems like he's going to be back sooner than expected. Let's see how his body reacts to a day of practice on Wednesday. A full participation on Friday would show Kamara is going to play in Week 1. A limited practice on Friday could make him a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Lions. |
Saints | Treyton Welch waived Mon Aug 31, 03:50 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Treyton Welch was waived Monday, Aug. 31.
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New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin was waived Monday, Aug. 31.
Link to story Saints | Two players added to roster Mon Aug 31, 02:24 PM
Former Chicago Bears OT Mason Murphy and former Indianapolis Colts DT Colby Wooden were claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints Monday, Aug. 31.
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Saints | Jordyn Tyson starts rookie season on IR Mon Aug 31, 12:48 AM
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) was placed on the reserve/injured list Sunday, Aug. 30, with a designation to return. He will miss a minimum of four games as he recovers from a hamstring injury suffered early in training camp.
| Footballguys view: Tyson suffered a right hamstring injury during training camp this offseason, so this outcome was not unexpected. A return by the Week 5 matchup against the Vikings would be ideal, but not guaranteed. For what it's worth, this injury is apparently unrelated to his hamstring issue at Arizona State. With Tyson out, the Saints will rely on a wide receiver group consisting of Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele. Rookies Barion Brown and Bryce Lance will have an opportunity to prove themselves right away, while Kevin Austin Jr. sits at the end of the depth chart. |
Saints | Several waiver ahead of deadline Sun Aug 30, 06:54 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Jalen Cropper, RB C.J. Donaldson, TE Cody Hardy, WR Trey Palmer and PK Charlie Smyth were among the players waived Sunday, Aug. 30.
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