New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
NFC South | 6-11-0
Avg PTS
18
Rank: 28th
Avg Yds
331.18
Rank: 21st
Avg PYds
236.88
Rank: 10th
Avg RYds
94.29
Rank: 27th
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Posted 5/05/2026 3:14 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara said he's excited to see what he and RB Travis Etienne can do together.
Huddle Up: Kamara, 31 in July, averaged a career-low 3.6 yards per carry last season. The team was bad, and he's aging, but a diminished role could be a good thing for him. He hasn't played 16 games since his rookie season and still possesses PPR upside. You'll probably want to handcuff him to Etienne, but Kamara will be a good RB3 in PPR formats.
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Posted 4/24/2026 12:50 am GMT
Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the No. 8 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: Tyson should have every opportunity to become an immediate starter across from Chris Olave, and he gives quarterback Tyler Shough another weapon to work with. Tyson looks like a lock to be a top-five pick in rookie drafts, and while he has some injury concerns, he should be a high-upside WR4 in his first season.
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Posted 4/22/2026 6:09 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara's status on the roster may be impacted by what the team does at the position during the 2026 NFL Draft, according to general manager Mickey Loomis.
Huddle Up: The Saints added Travis Etienne this offseason, so Kamara will likely receive a smaller role in the offense if he remains with the Saints. He should have interest from teams if he becomes available but may not be a starter for a team at this point. He can be rostered in leagues next season but may not be a starting option most weeks.
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Posted 4/11/2026 12:19 am GMT
Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson has "been connected" to the Baltimore Ravens ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Matt Miller.
Huddle Up: Despite using draft capital at the receiver position in recent years, the Ravens are still searching for a reliable No. 2 option to pair with Zay Flowers. Tyson battled injuries last season, but he put up big numbers when he was on the field throughout his collegiate career. Regardless of where he is selected, Tyson will likely warrant a first-round pick in rookie drafts.
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Posted 4/09/2026 1:10 am GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara and RB Travis Etienne will both be put in "plenty of situations" to succeed in 2026, according to head coach Kellen Moore. "Obviously we feel fortunate that we were able to acquire Travis in free agency, but there's still a lot of work to be had out there," Moore said.
Huddle Up: Etienne will presumably take over as the lead back for the Saints, and he should at least deliver solid RB2 production with the potential for more. Kamara battled injuries and saw his production decline last season, but he could still have a role on passing downs. Best-case scenario, Kamara remains a viable flex option in PPR formats.
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Posted 3/30/2026 2:51 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara is expected to be back as the team plans on him being on the team in 2026. Head coach Kellen Moore said he thinks Kamara and RB Travis Etienne will fit well together.
Huddle Up: Kamara turns 31 in July, and Etienne should see a lot of the work in the backfield. Kamara will still be an RB3 asset in PPR leagues as he should be in on passing downs often, but his days as an RB1 or RB2 are likely behind him. He rushed for 471 yards and had 33 catches in 11 games last season.
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Posted 3/11/2026 9:40 pm GMT
Free-agent RB Travis Etienne (Jaguars) officially agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, March 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Etienne will take over as the starter right away even with Alvin Kamara on the roster and should see plenty of touches each game. He will be a weekly starting option in all fantasy leagues next season.
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Posted 3/10/2026 1:10 am GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara's future in New Orleans could be in question with the signing of RB Travis Etienne by the team, which is raising questions around the league about Kamara possibly being cut loose, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN on Monday, March 9.
Huddle Up: Kamara took a big step back in 2025, playing the fewest games of his career with career lows in every meaningful rushing and receiving statistic. While Kamara has made it known that he wants to stay in New Orleans for the duration of his career, the Saints can create $8.5 million in cap space with a post-June 1 cut. His age (30), plus declining skillset and production, make him a dubious fantasy asset, whether he plays in New Orleans or elsewhere in 2026. With Etienne now in tow for the Saints, it makes the fantasy value of Kamara in New Orleans even more bleak.
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Posted 3/09/2026 6:11 pm GMT
Impending free-agent RB Travis Etienne (Jaguars) agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the New Orleans Saints Monday, March 9, worth $52 million, according to a source.
Huddle Up: Etienne will likely become the main running back for the Saints even though Alvin Kamara is on the roster. Etienne should see plenty of touches in both the running and passing game next season and will be a weekly starting option in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 3/06/2026 9:58 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara has agreed to restructure his contract and will be saving the team $8 million in salary cap space, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Huddle Up: It appears like Kamara will remain with the team for next season, but he may have to share playing time with Devin Neal. Fantasy players can monitor the situation because Kamara can still be a possible No. 3 running back in some leagues.
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Posted 3/05/2026 9:17 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson will have his contract restructured by the Saints, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football on Thursday, March 5. The restructuring has converted Johnson's salary into bonuses, pushing portions of his cap hits into future seasons.
Huddle Up: Johnson enjoyed his best season as a professional, eclipsing 100 targets in 2025 while bringing in 77 receptions for 889 yards and three touchdowns to finish as fantasy's TE8. With rookie Tyler Shough under center, the Saints looked very functional as an offense last season, as both Johnson and Chris Olave returned excellent seasons for fantasy football. With renewed optimism in the Saints' offense in terms of being potentially able to support multiple pass-catchers, Johnson is in a very good spot to meet or exceed his 2025 season in 2026. He's still a bit under the radar in terms of his valuation amongst tight ends, but Johnson is well worth a draft pick as a starting tight end for fantasy football in 2026.
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Posted 2/27/2026 4:16 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent RB Travis Etienne is on the New York Giants' radar as they plan to become a more physical, run-heavy team.
Huddle Up: Etienne has a stigma of being oft injured, but he played in all 17 games last year and wound up being the RB10 in PPR leagues. His value will be predicated on the situation, but pairing him with Cam Skattebo would diminish his value in fantasy to RB2 range.
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Posted 2/21/2026 6:05 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne has "legitimate interest" in signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to The Kansas City Star's Pete Sweeney.
Huddle Up: Etienne broke out in 2025 in the Jaguars' new look offense. He has shown he can be an RB1 for a team and the Chiefs have a need with Isiah Pacheco becoming a free agent.
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Posted 2/18/2026 7:03 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara could be a cut candidate this offseason by the team, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
Huddle Up: Kamara took a big step back in 2025, playing the fewest games of his career with career lows in every meaningful rushing and receiving statistic. While Kamara has made it known that he wants to stay in New Orleans for the duration of his career, the Saints can create $8.5 million in cap space with a post-June 1 cut. His age (30), plus declining skillset and production, make him a dubious fantasy asset, whether he plays in New Orleans or elsewhere in 2026.
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Posted 1/26/2026 8:56 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent RB Travis Etienne is unlikely to be a candidate for the franchise tag this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Michael DiRocco.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can monitor the situation to see if Etienne remains with the Jaguars or will find another team this offseason. He is coming off a productive 2025 season and should have a good role no matter where he plays. He can be at least a No. 3 running back in most leagues next season.
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Posted 1/09/2026 1:03 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave ranked 10th in the NFL with 82.5 receiving yards per game after QB Tyler Shough took over as the starting quarterback in Week 9.
Huddle Up: Despite missing the final game of the season with a blood clot, Olave set career highs across the board in 2025, finishing with 100 receptions on 156 targets for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns. He ranked inside the top 10 in the NFL in all of those categories, and he needs to be considered a WR2 heading into 2026 drafts.
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Posted 1/08/2026 12:47 am GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough improved his play this season, and the team is confident with Shough as their starting quarterback in 2026, according to head coach Kellen Moore. Moore said the team is excited that Shough will have an offseason to continue to improve.
Huddle Up: Shough threw at least two touchdowns in only three games this season but did post at least 270 passing yards in three of his last four games. He should be able to build a connection with his pass catchers during the offseason workouts and can be a No. 2 fantasy quarterback next season.
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Posted 1/04/2026 11:20 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Ronnie Bell caught two passes for 23 yards and one touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He was targeted four times during the game.
Huddle Up: Bell was added to the 53-man roster before the game and was able to help the offense against the Falcons. He will probably have to compete for a roster spot during the offseason and training camp, so fantasy players should not expect him to be a strong fantasy option in 2026.
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Posted 1/04/2026 11:09 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin caught four passes for 37 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He was targeted nine times during the game.
Huddle Up: Austin was added to the active roster for the last month of the season and was targeted at least five times in three of the last four games. The Saints will have several receivers return from injury next season, which will affect Austin's role on the team. He may be able to make the final roster next season but can be avoided in leagues.
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Posted 1/04/2026 11:00 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught three passes for 61 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He was targeted five times during the game.
Huddle Up: Johnson had a strong end of the season with at least 60 yards in each of the last three games. He should continue the role as the starting tight end for the Saints next season and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in a good amount of fantasy leagues.
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Posted 1/04/2026 10:53 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Audric Estime rushed for 63 yards on 21 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He also caught five passes for 43 yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Estime was the main running back for the Saints in the final two games of the season and played well in those games. It is not known what the Saints will do at this position this offseason, so Estime likely will have the chance to compete for playing time during training camp. Fantasy players will need to monitor the situation to see if Estime will have fantasy value next season.
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Posted 1/04/2026 10:27 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough went 23-for-35 for 259 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. He also rushed for 34 yards and one touchdown on three carries during the game.
Huddle Up: Shough took over the starting job during the season and should be the leading candidate for the starting job next season after playing well during the last month of the season. He will likely start the 2026 season as a No. 2 quarterback in fantasy leagues.
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Posted 1/04/2026 10:15 pm GMT
Cincinnati Bengals TE Noah Fant had a single 5-yard reception on his lone target in Week 18 against the Cleveland Browns, and he lost that on a fumble which was returned for a touchdown.
Huddle Up: Fant is a free-agent-to-be, and that's not a great final piece to put on film. He'll be somewhere in 2026, but it's unlikely Cincinnati saw enough to bring him back, especially as long as Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample and Tanner Hudson are in the mix.
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Posted 1/04/2026 9:43 pm GMT
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne rushed for 32 yards on 14 carries against the Tennessee Titans in Week 18. He also one pass for six yards during the game.
Huddle Up: Etienne was not able to find a lot of success in the running game this week but should see plenty of touches in the team's first playoff game. He will be a starting option in all playoff fantasy leagues next week if the Jaguars to not have a bye.
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Posted 1/03/2026 2:24 am GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough has three straight games with at least 250 passing and zero interceptions, tying him for the longest streak by a rookie quarterback in NFL history.
Huddle Up: Granted, Shough's streak has come against weaker competition, but his performance has been solid nonetheless. The rookie will try to cap his season with another strong outing to make the case that he deserves a chance to be the starting quarterback in New Orleans entering 2026.
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Posted 1/02/2026 8:16 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough (hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and is not on the injury report for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Shough will be without his top two receivers this week but will still have a decent group of pass catchers to work with on offense. He can be a starting option in two-quarterback leagues but can be avoided in standard leagues.
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Posted 1/02/2026 8:12 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (illness) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 2, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
Huddle Up: Olave is dealing with a medical issue but should not be sidelined for an extended period of time. He likely will participate in some offseason workouts. Dante Pettis and Kevin Austin are in line to be the starting receivers for the Saints in Week 18 but should only be possible flex options in deeper leagues. Juwan Johnson should see a few more targets and can be a starting option in all leagues.
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Posted 1/02/2026 8:10 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Mason Tipton (groin) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Jan. 2.
Huddle Up: Dante Pettis and Kevin Austin should be the main receivers for the Saints in Week 18 with Pettis and Chris Olave unavailable. They could be possible flex option in deeper leagues but will be avoided in most leagues. Juwan Johnson should be the main target in the passing game and will be a No. 1 tight end in all leagues.
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Posted 1/02/2026 7:10 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) will not play in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Huddle Up: Kamara was dealing with injuries all season long and never got much momentum. He should return to the Saints in 2026 with some renewed promise for his production.
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