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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Huddle Up: Hill's future with the Saints and in the NFL is uncertain at this point, so fantasy players can monitor his situation during the offseason. He could see a handful of touches each game if he returns to the Saints but would only be a possible No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues.

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.

Huddle Up: The Saints lost several receivers during the season, so Pettis had a big role in the passing game in the last two weeks of the season. He will probably have to compete for a roster spot next season and is unlikely to be a strong fantasy option in any league.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Huddle Up: Kevin Austin Jr. had four catches for 52 yards and a score last week. He'll be a lottery ticket flex option against the Atlanta Falcons.

Huddle Up: Shough has been playing well recently with back-to-back 300-yard games and three passing touchdowns during that span. He can be considered a low-end No. 1 quarterback in a good amount of leagues this week.

Huddle Up: Tipton was not available for the Week 17 game and could miss another game if he does not practice at some point this week. He will see a few targets if he plays but can be avoided in leagues.

Huddle Up: Kamara has been sidelined for over a month because of the injury and seems unlikely to play in Week 18 unless he makes significant progress. Fantasy players can check on his status in a few days but should not count on him playing.

Huddle Up: Austin was filling the WR2 role with Devaughn Vele on the shelf due to an injury. The touchdown was nice, but he is not someone to consider outside of the very deepest of leagues or as a cheap DFS roster filler in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons.

Huddle Up: Johnson was a beast in two weeks most leagues hold fantasy playoffs, going for 12 receptions, 184 yards and 13 targets in the past two games. While he hasn't scored in six games, he is looking like a low-end TE1 to consider in 2026 fantasy drafts.

Huddle Up: Olave gave fantasy managers a scare, carrying a questionable tag into the game due to a back injury. But, he was able to lead many to a fantasy championship with 18 receptions for 267 yards and three touchdowns on 27 targets in the past two games. He'll head into 2026 as a legit QB1 in fantasy leagues, especially after a full summer and training camp to establish further rapport with Tyler Shough.

Huddle Up: Estime has proven he can get it done in the NFL, and he had some brief glimpses of brilliance in Denver in the past, too. His ceiling in the NFL might be as a backup, with an occasional chance to start due to injuries. He'll look to finish up strong in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons.