New Orleans Saints
NFC South | 4-7-0
Avg PTS
23.82
Rank: 12th
Avg Yds
359
Rank: 12th
Avg PYds
228.27
Rank: 16th
Avg RYds
130.73
Rank: 8th
Posted 11/18/2024 12:33 am GMT
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson ended up with three catches for 30 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns.
Huddle Up: The touchdown was Johnson's first since Week 1. He has two or more catches in eight straight games, but he remains more of a TE2 in PPR leagues of 12 or more teams. The Saints are off in Week 12 on a bye.
Posted 11/18/2024 12:07 am GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara rushed 16 times for 67 yards in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, while adding four receptions for 22 yards on four targets.
Huddle Up: Kamara has rushed for 55 or more yards while totaling at least 89 scrimmage yards in each of the past four games. Fantasy managers love the total yardage, but Kamara hasn't found the end zone in five games. Fantasy managers need to make alternate plans in Week 12, as New Orleans is on its bye week.
Posted 11/18/2024 12:02 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling posted two receptions for 87 yards on four targets, including a 71-yard touchdown, in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns.
Huddle Up: The journeyman has found a home in NOLA, jelling instantly with Derek Carr. The two have hooked up for seven receptions, 196 yards and three touchdowns in the past two games. MVS might be worth a look as a low-end WR3 or flex fantasy option in leagues of 12 or more teams heading into Week 13 after the bye.
Posted 11/17/2024 11:58 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill rushed seven times for 138 yards and three touchdowns in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, while posting eight receptions for 50 yards on 10 targets. He also was 1-of-2 for 18 yards, no touchdowns and one interception.
Huddle Up: The 34-year-old Swiss Army knife has six rushing touchdowns this season. It was his first 100-yard rushing game since Oct. 9, 2022 against the Seattle Seahawks in a game he also had three rushing scores. Every couple of seasons Hill has a huge fantasy line, but he doesn't produce them on a regular basis, and it's hard to predict when exactly it is going to occur. Due to his ability to throw, run and catch, he can be useful for fantasy managers as long as he keeps his TE eligibility.
Posted 11/17/2024 11:47 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr completed 21-of-27 passes for 248 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns, while running once for eight yards.
Huddle Up: Carr has had multiple touchdowns in consecutive games for the first time since Weeks 1 and 2, when he led the team to two straight victories to open the season. He looks like he can be trusted again as a high-end QB2 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams, but he still needs to do a lot more to crack into that QB1 territory. The Saints are off in Week 12 on a bye.
Posted 11/17/2024 4:43 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) is officially active for the Week 11 game.
Huddle Up: Wilson should see a decent amount of targets in the passing game after missing some time because of the injury. He can be a possible flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 11/15/2024 8:53 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 15, and is listed as questionable for Week 11.
Huddle Up: Wilson may be a game-time decision, so fantasy players should check the inactive list for his official status. He should see some targets if he is able to play and can be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues.
Posted 11/13/2024 11:18 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Huddle Up: Wilson has not been available for a few weeks but could return to the lineup this week. He should receive a good role in the passing game since the team is without several of their receivers and could be a possible flex option in some deeper leagues.
Posted 11/11/2024 8:30 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) has not been ruled out for the remainder of the season, interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Monday, Nov. 11.
Huddle Up: Olave is seeing a specialist for his concussion and while he's out for the next three weeks, at least, it seems a return is possible. Whether the team deems it wise to do so considering the lost season is another question entirely.
Posted 11/11/2024 6:11 am GMT
New Orleans Saints TE Juwan Johnson caught two of his three targets for 22 yards in Week 10 versus the Atlanta Falcons.
Huddle Up: Johnson appears to be one of those players who continually teases his fantasy managers with flashes but is ultimately unable to sustain a meaningful role. There is a clear path for Johnson to become a fantasy TE1 with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed sidelined. Unfortunately, the 28-year-old routinely settles for two or three catches and modest yardage totals most weeks. He should remain on fantasy benches or the waiver wire in most leagues.
Posted 11/11/2024 6:03 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Kevin Austin hauled in both of his targets for 36 yards in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Huddle Up: The catches were the first of Austin's professional career, which is kind of a big deal since he has been in the league since 2022. About the only useful information we can glean from Austin's contributions here is that Mason Tipton no longer appears to be part of receiver rotation in New Orleans. Austin can be ignored in fantasy leagues for now.
Posted 11/11/2024 5:55 am GMT
New Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill ran four times for 14 yards and caught both of his targets for 36 yards in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons.
Huddle Up: It is actually slightly disappointing usage compared to last week (10 touches) and especially considering the team was without backup running backs Jamaal Williams and Kendre Miller. Nevertheless, Hill is a serviceable bye-week fill-in at a weak position and will remain that way for the foreseeable future. He should remain in the TE2 conversation in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns.
Posted 11/11/2024 1:33 am GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught all three of his targets for 109 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 10.
Huddle Up: Without Rashid Shaheed or Chris Olave, Valdes-Scantling emerged as the big-play weapon for Derek Carr. Until Olave is able to return, Valdes-Scantling could have potential as a flex play.
Posted 11/10/2024 4:58 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Jamaal Williams (groin) is not active for Week 10's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Huddle Up: Williams had been listed as questionable on the injury report after participating in two of the team's three practice sessions during the week on a limited basis. He has had more than 20 all-purpose yards just twice this season and would not have been a recommended fantasy lineup option even if healthy.
Posted 11/09/2024 10:19 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Huddle Up: With the Saints' season looking like it's over already, there is a chance Olave has played his last snap in a 2024 campaign that has been very disappointing. With Bub Means and Rashid Shaheed on injured reserve, the Saints are incredibly thin at the position. It's best to avoid any of the remaining Saints pass-catchers until further notice.
Posted 11/09/2024 2:28 pm GMT
The New Orleans Saints are expected to place WR Chris Olave (concussion) on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 9, according to a source. As a result, he will miss at least the next four games.
Huddle Up: Olave had already been ruled out for Week 10's game after suffering his second concussion of the season versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. According to interim head coach Darren Rizzi, Olave will meet with specialists to determine the best course of action for his future. Given the team's record and his recent medical history, it is possible that he may not play again this season.
Posted 11/08/2024 8:37 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 8, and is not on the injury report for Week 10.
Huddle Up: Kamara likely will see a significant amount of touches this week against the Atlanta Falcons since the team will be without several of their pass catchers because of injury. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/08/2024 8:34 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (illness) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 8, and is not on the injury report for Week 10.
Huddle Up: Carr will be without multiple receivers this week and probably will have limited success in the passing game. He probably can be avoided in fantasy leagues at this point.
Posted 11/08/2024 8:31 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 8, and has been ruled out for Week 10.
Huddle Up: Olave probably will miss an extended period of time after suffering his latest concussion. Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mason Tipton likely will be the starting receivers for the Saints this week but should be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/08/2024 8:30 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 8, and has been ruled out for Week 10.
Huddle Up: The Saints will be without their top four receivers because of injuries, so Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Mason Tipton may be the main receivers this week. Fantasy players should avoid all of the Saints receivers, but Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill could be a possible tight end options in deeper leagues.
Posted 11/06/2024 11:54 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Huddle Up: Kamara will continue to be a focal point in the Saints offense and should see plenty of touches this week. He should be a starting option in all fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/06/2024 11:51 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr (illness) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Huddle Up: Carr returned to the lineup last week after missing time and finished with 236 yards and one touchdown. He probably will be without multiple of his receivers in Week 10 and can be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 11/06/2024 11:50 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Huddle Up: Wilson suffered the injury during the last game, so his status for Week 10 is uncertain at this point. Fantasy players can check on his status later in the week because he could be a possible flex option in some leagues if he is able to play.
Posted 11/06/2024 11:45 pm GMT
New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Huddle Up: Olave probably will miss some time since he has suffered two concussions in recent weeks. Fantasy players should monitor the situation to see when he will be able to return.
Posted 11/05/2024 6:39 am GMT
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr has been confirmed as the starting quarterback for Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. "Derek Carr is going to be the quarterback on Sunday. I'm not going down that road," interim head coach Darren Rizzi said Monday, Nov. 4.
Huddle Up: The interim coach confirmed Carr is the leader going forward, as the Saints try to turn things around. While that's well and good, Carr remains nothing more than a low-end QB2 for fantasy managers at this juncture.
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