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  Saints | Tyler Shough says awkward sliding form due to injured left hand    Wed Nov 11, 04:43 PM

Saints QB Tyler Shough took grief from teammates about his sliding form after Sunday's win over the Browns. Shough said on Wednesday that the slide has to do with his injured left hand and that he was not trying to draw a penalty.

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  Saints | Travis Etienne Jr. returns to practice    Wed Nov 11, 04:25 PM

Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. returned to practice on Wednesday. Etienne was placed on injured reserve in early October with a hamstring injury.

Footballguys view: Etienne's 21-day practice window is open. The team can choose to activate him or shut him down, so they need to see how he does in practice before determining that outcome. Etienne could be out there against the Panthers in Week 10. If not, Audric Estime would be in line for a healthy role (RB2/flex option).

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  Saints | RB Kendre Miller released by Saints    Mon Nov 9, 12:00 PM

The New Orleans Saints released RB Kendre Miller (Terminated Via Waivers, all contracts) on Monday.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson active for Sunday vs. Browns    Sun Nov 8, 11:32 AM

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson is active for Sunday's game against the Browns. Tyson had been listed as questionable with a hamstring injury, and he said on Saturday that he planned to make his NFL debut. LT Kelvin Banks Jr. is also active.

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  Saints | Saints elevate K Charlie Smyth for Sunday vs. Browns    Sat Nov 7, 04:02 PM

The Saints elevated K Charlie Smyth on Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. Smyth is set to kick for New Orleans following Daniel Carlson's release.

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  Saints | Saints activate rookie WR Jordyn Tyson ahead of Sunday vs. Browns    Sat Nov 7, 04:02 PM

The Saints activated rookie WR Jordyn Tyson on Saturday. Tyson, a first-round pick, had been on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and was listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 9 game against the Browns. The Saints also activated OT Kelvin Banks Jr. on Saturday.

Footballguys view: Tyson gets to make his debut in Week 9, and we're excited about the top-10 pick. He might have a snap count limitation as the team eases him back into action.

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  Saints | Saints release RB Kendre Miller    Sat Nov 7, 01:26 PM

The Saints released RB Kendre Miller on Saturday. The fourth-year back had been part of the backfield rotation with Alvin Kamara, and earlier this season head coach Kellen Moore said Kamara and Miller "will handle that load" after Travis Etienne Jr. went to injured reserve.

Footballguys view: The Saints added Audric Estimé to their practice squad again earlier this week. Miller had been part of the RB rotation with Kamara, but now he finds himself looking for another team. It shouldn't take long for someone to pick him up despite his "meh" performances for the Saints.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson plans to make NFL debut Sunday, 'should be good to go'    Sat Nov 7, 12:51 PM

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson plans to make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Browns. Tyson, the No. 8 overall pick, has yet to play this season because of a hamstring injury but "should be good to go" for New Orleans. He was listed as questionable for Sunday's game on Friday's injury report.

Footballguys view: Tyson gets to make his NFL debut in Week 9, and we're excited to see what the talented rookie can do. A top-10 pick, Tyson was one of the most dynamic receivers in this draft class. We could see a snap count for Tyson as the team eases him into action. We've got Tyson as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 9, but he could have plenty of flex appeal if/when near full strength and a full role as the no.2 receiver opposite Chris Olave.

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  Saints | RB CJ Donaldson ruled out for Week 9    Fri Nov 6, 06:40 PM

Saints RB CJ Donaldson (shoulder) is listed as out on the Week 9 injury report. CJ Donaldson did not participate in Friday's practice.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson questionable for Sunday vs. Browns    Fri Nov 6, 02:03 PM

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns. Tyson was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and returned to practice that day, then was limited again on Thursday.

Footballguys view: Tyson should be rostered in all leagues, but fantasy managers will want to keep him stashed on the bench this week, even if he is active. The expectation is that he'll eventually become the team's secondary weapon behind Chris Olave. The Saints drafted him eighth overall, an investment that signals they view him as a cornerstone of their roster. After missing most of camp and preseason, Tyson could get off the line slowly. But his late-season upside makes him one of the best players to put at the end of your bench.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson limited again on Thursday    Thu Nov 5, 04:19 PM

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) was limited at practice again on Thursday. The first-round pick was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and returned to practice that day.

Footballguys view: Tyson is a player we're excited to see out there for the Saints. Although we're excited about his pro debut, Tyson is no lock to play in Week 9 with his 21-day practice window just opened earlier this week.

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  Saints | Alvin Kamara returns to practice Thursday    Thu Nov 5, 03:54 PM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara returned to practice on Thursday. Kamara did not practice on Wednesday because of a back issue. The Saints host the Browns on Sunday.

Footballguys view: Against the Browns in Week 9, Kamara should be considered a flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. He's not contributing much as a runner, but Kamara is still effective as a receiver out of the backfield.

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  Saints | Charlie Smyth will kick Sunday vs. Browns after Daniel Carlson's release    Wed Nov 4, 04:46 PM

Saints K Charlie Smyth will kick in Sunday's game against the Browns, head coach Kellen Moore announced on Wednesday. K Daniel Carlson was released on Tuesday.

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  Saints | Alvin Kamara does not practice Wednesday with back issue    Wed Nov 4, 04:29 PM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara did not practice on Wednesday because of a back issue. Kamara was limited in practice with a back injury in late October before playing against the Steelers without an injury designation.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson designated to return from IR    Wed Nov 4, 11:14 AM

The Saints have designated rookie WR Jordyn Tyson to return from injured reserve, Nick Underhill reported on Wednesday. Tyson, the No. 8 overall pick, has been on IR with a hamstring strain. The move opens his practice window ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Browns.

Footballguys view: Tyson could play in Week 9, but he'd likely be on a snap count. We're eager to see the rookie out there for the first time in a regular-season game. Tyson battled hamstring injuries during his college career, so the Saints had to be extra cautious here. The top-10 pick can be a downfield threat or work effectively from the slot. We'll have to see what he does in practice before feeling good about his status.

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  Saints claim Audric Estimé, a possible 'telling sign' on Travis Etienne Jr.'s return    Tue Nov 3, 04:15 PM

The Saints claimed RB Audric Estimé off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Estimé was released by New Orleans in September.

Footballguys view: The claim "might be a telling sign" for RB Travis Etienne Jr., who is eligible to return from injured reserve (hamstring), because activating him would bring the Saints up to five running backs on the 53-man roster. We'll continue to watch for more.

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  Saints | Saints release K Daniel Carlson    Tue Nov 3, 04:14 PM

The Saints released K Daniel Carlson on Tuesday. The ninth-year kicker's release came as New Orleans also claimed RB Audric Estimé off waivers from the Browns.

Footballguys view: Carlson hit all of his field goals up to 49 yards with the Saints, but was 3 of 7 on attempts from 50-plus yards. His release ends his tenure with the Saints after seven games.

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  Saints | Saints weighing whether to open Travis Etienne Jr.'s return window    Mon Nov 2, 12:37 PM

Saints head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday that the team is still deciding whether to designate RB Travis Etienne Jr. for return from injured reserve this week.

Footballguys view: Etienne has been out since Week 3 with a hamstring injury. If his practice window opens, the Saints will have 21 days to activate him. Until Etienne returns, Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, and CJ Donaldson will split the workload, with Kamara the most viable fantasy option. Worth noting, the Saints fired run game coordinator T. J. Paganetti. Run-game issues have plagued the team this year. So even if Etienne returns, we should keep our expectations in check.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson could return from hamstring injury as early as Week 9 vs. Browns    Sun Nov 1, 11:27 AM

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson could return from the hamstring injury that has sidelined him as early as Week 9 against the Browns on Nov. 8, according to sources. Even if he does not return for that game, Tyson "is not far away from playing." Tyson, the No. 8 overall pick, is on injured reserve and has been designated to return.

Footballguys view: We hope the Saints are extra cautious with Tyson. This is reportedly a different hamstring injury than the one that plagued him from late last season in college through the entire pre-draft process, but the team should still make sure that Tyson has no limitations before he returns to the field. He was the story of Saints training camp before suffering the new hamstring injury, so he could be an instant impact player that boosts the value of Tyler Shough while being a high-ceiling weekly play as a WR3/Flex. He'll be a hot waiver add next week in leagues that don't have injured reserve slots.

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  Saints | Johnson held to 1 catch for 7 yards in loss to Steelers    Sun Oct 25, 12:35 PM

New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 7.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 1.2.

Footballguys view: Johnson has faded after a hot start and can be dropped in redraft leagues.

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  Saints | Tyler Shough has throwing hand checked after sack, air yards plummet    Sun Oct 25, 11:16 AM

Saints QB Tyler Shough was sacked with 11:13 left in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Steelers and had his throwing hand looked at by a trainer, according to ESPN Research. Shough was averaging 10.4 air yards per attempt before the sack. Since the sack, he is averaging 1.5 air yards per attempt, and his longest throw has traveled 4 air yards.

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  Saints | Alvin Kamara has no injury designation, will play against Steelers    Fri Oct 23, 10:41 AM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) has no injury designation and will play against the Steelers on Sunday. Kamara was limited in practice this week. He briefly left last Sunday's win over the Giants before returning to the game.

Footballguys view: Kamara has worked through a litany of injuries since preseason but has been a sneaky fantasy play. He's the RB27 in PPR, providing high-end RB3 production. Especially with Travis Etienne Jr. still on IR, Kamara deserves consideration as an RB3/flex play this week against the Steelers.

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  Saints | Alvin Kamara remains limited in Thursday practice    Thu Oct 22, 04:23 PM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) remained limited in practice on Thursday. The Saints are already in France for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Steelers and had few changes to their Thursday injury report.

Footballguys view: Kamara has been playing at less than full strength this year. He's the passing-down back for the Saints, and that gives him RB3/flex appeal for Fantasy GMs.

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  Saints | Tyler Shough full participant again Thursday in Paris    Thu Oct 22, 03:46 PM

Saints QB Tyler Shough (left hand) was a full participant in practice on Thursday in Paris. It was his second straight full session after he also practiced fully on Wednesday. Shough has been playing with two broken bones in his non-throwing hand.

Footballguys view: Shough is good to go for the game against the Steelers in Paris. Even battling through broken bones in his non-throwing hand, we like Shough as a low-end QB1 in Week 7.

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  Saints | Tyler Shough a full participant in Wednesday's practice in Paris    Wed Oct 21, 05:46 PM

Saints QB Tyler Shough (left hand) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday in Paris. Shough has been playing through two broken bones in his non-throwing hand, and threw for 144 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Giants.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, per GM Mickey Loomis    Wed Oct 21, 09:23 AM

Saints WR Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week, general manager Mickey Loomis said on Wednesday. Tyson, a rookie first-round pick, is on injured reserve with a hamstring strain and has been designated to return.

Footballguys view: He made the trip to Paris with the team for the Week 7 game against the Steelers. However, Tyson could still be a couple of weeks away from returning to the field. Bryce Lance will be the no.2 receiver behind Chris Olave in Week 7, and we've got him in the super crazy deep 'what the heck' flex range. Olave is a WR1 as per usual.

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  Saints | Jordyn Tyson makes trip to Paris for Week 7 game    Mon Oct 19, 10:51 AM

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) made the trip to Paris ahead of New Orleans' Week 7 game against the Steelers, head coach Kellen Moore said on Monday.

Footballguys view: Tyson is currently on injured reserve. The fact that he's making the trip suggests his recovery is going well. Remember, Tyson was previously described as "weeks away" from a return, with Week 7 the earliest target. We'll be watching for more.

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  Saints | Johnson held to 0 catches for 0 yards in win over Giants    Sun Oct 18, 04:31 PM

New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught 0 passes for 0 yards on 2 targets in Sunday's 34-27 win over the New York Giants. He was projected for 9.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 0.0.

Footballguys view: The Saints pass offense didn't do a lot of the heavy lifting for the team in Week 6, and Johnson's fantasy output was one of the casualties. He'll head to Paris and face the Steelers next week with a bye up in Week 8. He's not an essential hold in short-bench leagues if he's not your most productive tight end.

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  Saints | Shough throws for 144 yards, three touchdowns in win over Giants    Sun Oct 18, 04:31 PM

New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough completed 16 of 30 passes for 144 yards with 3 touchdowns and ran 5 times for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-27 win over the New York Giants. He was projected for 17.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 27.0.

Footballguys view: Shough wasn't a dangerous downfield passer, but he was a courageous runner and made the plays in the red zone (along with an inspired 31-yard catch and run touchdown by Alvin Kamara on a day that he became the sixth player in NFL history to get to 5000 yards receiving and rushing) including a quarterback sneak touchdown. He is playing with two breaks in his left hand and faces a tough Steelers defense next week, so maybe Shough is not an automatic play despite the big fantasy result today. He'll have a bye in Week 8 to heal with a favorable schedule for fantasy production in the second half of the season.

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  RB Alvin Kamara returns from brief absence    Sun Oct 18, 02:15 PM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's game against the Giants after being injured in the second quarter.

Footballguys view: As NFL.com suggested, Kamara turned back the clock on more than a few occasions, going for 69 yards and a score on nine touches in the win. We'll monitor his status ahead of the team's Week 7 game against the Steelers in Paris.

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  Saints | RB Alvin Kamara questionable to return    Sun Oct 18, 02:11 PM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara was injured in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Giants with 7:54 left. He is questionable to return (undisclosed).

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  Saints | RB Alvin Kamara injured in the second quarter vs. Giants    Sun Oct 18, 02:02 PM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara was injured on a play in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Giants with 7:54 left. No return designation has been posted yet.

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  Saints | Tyler Shough playing with two broken bones in non-throwing hand    Sun Oct 18, 07:33 AM

Saints QB Tyler Shough has been playing with two broken bones in his left, non-throwing hand, sources told ESPN. Shough said last Sunday that he was unsure whether the hand was broken, calling it 'banged up.' He was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

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  Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable but 'expected to play' against Giants    Sun Oct 18, 07:24 AM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Giants, sources said.

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  Saints | Chris Olave questionable but 'expected to play' against Giants    Sun Oct 18, 07:24 AM

Saints WR Chris Olave (illness) is listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Giants, sources said. Olave was among three Saints players who were sick on Wednesday and was not seen at practice again on Thursday.

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  Saints | Alvin Kamara questionable for Week 6 against Giants    Fri Oct 16, 02:02 PM

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is questionable to play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Giants. Kamara played through the back injury against the Vikings last Sunday, finishing with 12 yards on three carries in the loss.

Footballguys view: Kamara showed some early-season burst after returning from a preseason MCL sprain. But this back injury seemed to completely zap his explosiveness last week. There was hope Kamara could be useful in PPR leagues while Travis Etienne Jr. is on IR, but nothing from last week suggests a strong performance, and a Friday questionable tag only adds to the uncertainty. Desperate managers can plug Kamara in at flex, but you should find a better option if possible.

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  Saints | Chris Olave questionable for Sunday against Giants    Fri Oct 16, 02:02 PM

Saints WR Chris Olave (illness) is questionable to play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Giants. Olave was among three Saints players who were sick on Wednesday and was not seen at practice again on Thursday.

Footballguys view: A sickness was reported to be spreading through the Saints' locker room before last week's kickoff, and Olave seems to have caught it. After missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he returned Friday, albeit in a limited capacity. He's trending toward playing, but check back Sunday morning to confirm.

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  Saints | Chris Olave not seen at practice again Thursday    Thu Oct 15, 03:52 PM

Saints WR Chris Olave was not seen at practice again on Thursday. Olave was one of three Saints players who were sick on Wednesday. New Orleans visits the Giants on Sunday.

Footballguys view: It's an illness designation, so hopefully Olave is feeling better soon. Against the Giants in Week 6, Olave is a WR1 if healthy.

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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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