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Alvin Kamara Remains In RB1 Territory In Divisional Matchup
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara ranks fourth on the season in PPR fantasy points per game, consistently putting points up with his sustained high-volume usage. Kamara's strong usage should continue heading into a Week 14 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Carolina surrenders the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, with […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoCollege Football Risers and Fallers: Postseason NCAAF Stock Watch
For some, the 2023 college football season is wrapped up. For others, the postseason looms. For four teams, a shot at a national title awaits. And for everyone, season over or not, 2024 has to be at the front of the mind with the transfer portal creating a wild, wild west atmosphere. Conference championship week […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoJimmy Graham Logs Touchdown In Loss
New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Jimmy Graham caught just his second pass of the season on Sunday in the 33-28 loss to Detroit. Both of Graham's receptions have gone for touchdowns, with the latest being a 6-yard touchdown grab from quarterback Derek Carr. Graham remains off of the fantasy radar given his very minimal […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoChris Olave Tops 100 Yards In Loss
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave saw eight targets in the 33-28 loss to Detroit on Sunday. Olave hauled in five receptions for 119 yards, topping the century mark for the fourth time this season. With Derek Carr (shoulder, back, concussion) banged up, the second-year receiver may have to develop a rapport with veteran […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoAlvin Kamara Dominates In High-Volume Day
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara saw 20 touches on Sunday in the 33-28 loss to the Detroit Lions. Kamara took 14 carries for 51 yards and two touchdowns on the ground while hauling in six receptions for 58 yards on a team-leading eight targets. The veteran running back continued to receive the bell-cow […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoTaysom Hill Leads Team In Rushing, Scores Touchdown
New Orleans Saints offensive weapon Taysom Hill generated a strong fantasy output on Sunday in the 33-28 loss to Detroit. Hill rushed 13 times for 59 yards and a touchdown while also hauling in two receptions for 15 yards. He attempted two passes but did not complete either attempt. Given his fantasy position of tight […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoStay Away From New Orleans Saints D/ST In Week 13
The New Orleans Saints defense has now had poor fantasy performances against Minnesota and Atlanta in back-to-back weeks. While safety Tyrann Mathieu did secure two interceptions, the team failed to record a sack and surrendered 396 yards of offense to the Falcons in Week 12. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been turnover-prone with six […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoBlake Grupe Logs Back-To-Back Limited Practices
New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe is on the injury report with a right groin injury and has logged back-to-back limited practices. Grupe had a career fantasy day in Week 12 against Atlanta as he knocked down five field goals on a day when New Orleans struggled to find the end zone. Grupe did miss […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoTaysom Hill Should See Week 13 Usage With Playmakers Banged Up
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill has been up-and-down this season, with his usage varying on a week-by-week basis. Hill has seen work on the ground as well as through the air in 2023 and should continue to see significant enough volume for fantasy purposes in Week 13 against Detroit with Rashid Shaheed (thigh) […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoJuwan Johnson Draws Low-End TE1 Appeal In Week 13
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has battled injuries for most of the 2023 season, but is now one of the lone healthy pass catchers in New Orleans. Chris Olave (concussion), Rashid Shaheed (thigh), and Michael Thomas (ankle) are all banged up, with Olave looking like the only one of the trio with a […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoLynn Bowden Could Step Up In Banged-Up Receiver Room
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lynn Bowden filled in for an injured Rashid Shaheed (thigh) last week, taking slot receiver snaps and factoring into the rushing game on two carries for 40 yards. With Shaheed logging back-to-back DNPs at practice this week, his status for Sunday is in doubt, meaning that Bowden could again see […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoA.T. Perry Warrants Flex Consideration In Deep Leagues
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry has only been active in five games this season but has stepped into the starting outside receiver role with Michael Thomas (knee) on injured reserve. Perry played 84% of snaps in Week 10 and caught his first career touchdown, and played 74% of snaps in Week 12 […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoAlvin Kamara In RB1 Territory, Should See Significant Week 13 Workload
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has paid off for fantasy managers who took a gamble on him in 2023, largely due to his significant volume. Kamara ranks second behind Christian McCaffrey in touches per game for running backs, averaging 21.6. He offers a safe weekly floor due to his passing game usage, which […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoDerek Carr Is A Low-End Streaming Option In Week 13
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr has struggled in recent weeks, failing to throw for a touchdown in his last two games. Carr may be in for another tough outing in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions with his weapons banged up. Chris Olave (concussion protocol) has logged back-to-back limited practices, while Rashid Shaheed (thigh) […]
Brant Henson 1 year ago2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 12
Thanksgiving week started off with a surprising quarterback performance from Jordan Love in Detroit, an expected quarterback dominance from Dak Prescott, and two average to below-average quarterback performances in the night game. The real treat from a quarterback perspective came on Sunday afternoon in the Eagles' thrilling overtime win against Buffalo, as Jalen Hurts and […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoCollege Football Risers & Fallers: Week 14 NCAAF Stock Watch
Rivalry week has come and gone, but not without a handful of nail-biting matchups in college football’s prime week. Thanksgiving night’s Egg Bowl looked more like a Big Ten West matchup, with Ole Miss prevailing. Iowa knocked Nebraska out of bowl eligibility on Friday, while Texas, Penn State, and Oregon all took care of business […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoJuwan Johnson Briefly Leaves Game, Records Season-High 45 Yards
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson briefly left Sunday's loss to Atlanta but returned and was needed after Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) did not return after suffering their own injuries. Johnson was targeted a season-high seven times, hauling in four receptions for 45 yards. Olave and Shaheed's injuries should be monitored […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoTaysom Hill Loses Fumble In Loss
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill was involved in the game plan both on the ground and through the air on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Hill rushed seven times for 26 yards while also catching two passes for 55 yards. Hill fumbled once, turning the ball over after a 10-yard rush. With weapons […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoAlvin Kamara Totals 119 Scrimmage Yards In Loss
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was a focal point offensively on Sunday after receivers Chris Olave (concussion) and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) left the game with injuries and did not return. Kamara carried the ball 15 times for 69 yards while adding four receptions on five targets for 50 receiving yards. Kamara again saw […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoDerek Carr Surpasses 300 Passing Yards In Loss
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr struggled to put together a touchdown drive on Sunday, falling 24-15 in Atlanta to the NFC South-leading Falcons. Carr completed 24-of-38 passes for 304 yards with an early red zone interception that was returned 92 yards for a touchdown by safety Jessie Bates III. Carr also fumbled in the […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoBlake Grupe Is A Week 12 Kicker Option
New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe did not attempt an extra point and kicked only one field goal in Week 10 against Minnesota, good for his weakest fantasy output of the season. With New Orleans on bye in Week 11, Grupe was likely dropped in many leagues. Atlanta quietly allows the eighth-most fantasy points per […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoSaints D/ST Can Be Started In Week 12
The New Orleans Saints defense has been an up-and-down unit this season but is a safe start in a Week 12 matchup with an Atlanta Falcons team that has struggled to find an offensive identity and a trustworthy quarterback. Desmond Ridder, who has turned the ball over 12 times in 2023, will be under center […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoJuwan Johnson Is A Dart-Throw Option In Week 12
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson has had a disappointing season to date, but could begin to see an uptick in usage with Michael Thomas (knee) placed on injured reserve. Johnson saw three targets in the absence of Thomas in Week 10 on a 76% snap count but failed to do much with the […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoTaysom Hill Remains Low-End Tight End Option
New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill had been on a four-week streak of 12+ PPR points before a Week 10 dud against Minnesota, proving that he is a volatile option at the position. While Hill still saw four targets in the loss, his rushing upside was severely capped with just a single rushing attempt. […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoA.T. Perry In Starting Consideration In Deep Leagues
New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry is now third on the depth chart behind Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, with Michael Thomas (knee) on injured reserve. The rookie impressed in Week 10 with a high-point catch in the end zone, playing 84% of the snaps and making his first two career catches. Perry […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoRashid Shaheed Can Be Considered Flex Option In Week 12
New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed can be considered as a flex option in Week 12. With Michael Thomas (knee) on injured reserve, Shaheed should see an uptick in playing time and targets. In Week 10 when Thomas exited the game early, Shaheed saw a career-high nine targets. The speedy receiver has made […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoChris Olave Looks To Extend Touchdown Streak In Week 12
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has scored a touchdown in two straight games after having just one through the first eight weeks of the season. Olave will look to extend that streak against the divisional rival Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. Atlanta is allowing the 22nd most fantasy points per game to opposing […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoAlvin Kamara Should Continue To See Heavy Volume
New Orleans Saints veteran running back Alvin Kamara has dominated backfield touches since his Week 4 return from suspension. Kamara should continue to see both rushing and receiving volume in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons in a marquee divisional matchup. The veteran back has averaged 99 scrimmage yards per game and has scored three […]
Brant Henson 1 year ago2023 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks After Week 11
The injury bug hit hard in Week 11. Early in the week, Deshaun Watson was ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury. Thursday night, Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending thumb injury. 1. Jalen Hurts - Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts did not play his best game on Monday night against a tough Chiefs […]
Brant Henson 1 year agoCollege Football Risers & Fallers: Week 13 NCAAF Stock Watch
The college football season continues to fly by as rivalry week approaches. Week 12 brought some more action but no crazy upsets as the biggest week of the regular season looms. The noon slate kicked off with Michigan and Louisville both surviving upset attempts, a confident Penn State win, and some SEC teams whooping up […]
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