Jamaal Williams, Kendre Miller, Taysom Hill: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 18

The New Orleans Saints need a win over the Atlanta Falcons and a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss to clinch the NFC South and the right to host a playoff game next weekend. Unfortunately, it looks like they'll be without one of their best players and faces of the franchise in Week 18.

Alvin Kamara (ankle) is banged up, meaning Jamaal Williams, Kendre Miller, and even Taysom Hill could see additional touches. All three are in DFS and fantasy lineup consideration this week.

Should you start Williams, Miller, or Hill in the final week of the regular season? Let's dive in.

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Should I Start Jamaal Williams for Fantasy Football?

Williams is likely to be the lead runner on Sunday against the Falcons with Kamara (ankle) out of action. While the Falcons are one of the more stout defenses against opposing running backs (eighth-least fantasy points per game), Williams should see significant enough volume to be in play as an RB3 option.

He's rushed for a career-low 3.0 yards per carry this season, but he saw 23 touches last week after Kamara exited, so we should assume he'll operate as a bell cow back in this matchup. In an unpredictable Week 18, he's one of the safest bets for volume.

Should I Start Kendre Miller for Fantasy Football?

Miller (ankle/illness) is listed as questionable to play in Week 18, but Saints writer Nick Underhill said he will be active. However, Miller's body of work in 2023 keeps him off the fantasy radar in traditional leagues. Perhaps he could have a surprise breakout day, but that's a gamble to take in DFS contests rather than in fantasy lineups.

The rookie third-round pick has just 28 carries for 83 yards and nine receptions for 111 yards this year, so there's no reason to be overly optimistic about his outlook in a tough matchup.

Should I Start Taysom Hill for Fantasy Football?

Hill is quietly a beneficiary of Kamara's absence. The do-it-all offensive weapon has a higher chance of seeing goal line rushes and short-yardage work with Kamara out of action. Although he has virtually no floor, his upside is the TE1 overall. The veteran has produced six top-six fantasy finishes among tight ends this year.

Consider him a fringe TE1 in what could be his final game of the season. He's firmly on the fantasy radar and can be started for fantasy managers without high-end studs like Sam LaPorta.

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